The Husker Dew

Name: The Husker Dew
Ingredients: 1 cup agave nectar; 2 ounces dried coffee cherry husks; 2 ounces blanco tequila; 3/4 ounce fresh lime juice; 1/2 ounce fresh pomegranate juice; 3-4 dashes Angostura bitters; Ginger beer (such as Gosling's); Lime wheels (for serving)

8 ingredients

3 steps

Ingredients

1 cup agave nectar
2 ounces dried coffee cherry husks
2 ounces blanco tequila
3/4 ounce fresh lime juice
1/2 ounce fresh pomegranate juice
3-4 dashes Angostura bitters
Ginger beer (such as Gosling's)
Lime wheels (for serving)

Directions

1

Bring agave nectar and 2 cups water to a boil in a medium saucepan over medium-high, stirring constantly, until agave nectar is incorporated. Remove from heat and stir in coffee cherry husks. Let steep at least 12 minutes.
2

Strain mixture through a fine-mesh sieve or cheesecloth-lined colander into an airtight container and chill until ready to use.
3

Add tequila, lime juice, pomegranate juice, bitters, and 2 oz. Coffee-Cherry Simple Syrup to a cocktail shaker. Fill with ice and shake until outside of shaker is frosty, about 30 seconds. Strain into a coupe glass and top with ginger beer. Garnish with lime wheel.