TIGER'S JAW
Recipe:
In a shaker, combine:
• 2 ounces Don Julio tequila
• 1 ounce pomegranate juice
• 1 ounce orange-habanero simple syrup
• ½ ounce lime juice
• Dash of orange bitters
Pour into an ice-filled Collins glass over a pinch of pomegranate seeds and add hardened sugar and baby’s breath as the finishing garnish.
THE
CONTESTANT
Victoria Buehner
Hometown:
Cleveland, Ohio
What is the name of your cocktail?
Tiger’s Jaw
What inspired this garnish?
I wanted something that was elegant and powerful, like a tiger in the wild. I liked the idea of blending technique with organic simplicity. Plus sad-girl music.
What’s the inspiration behind this cocktail?
I really love the color and taste of pomegranate, and I knew I wanted something with a little heat that also explored depth. Once I came up with the name, it all made sense. A cocktail that is beautiful and elegant with a flavor that is strong and has a bite. Tiger’s Jaw.