53AD SIGNATURE COCKTAIL
About the Always Daring
Created by Giancarlo Jesus, the Head Bartender at Empirical’s bar, 53AD, Always Daring lives up to its name with an adventurous fusion of two classics—a dirty martini and a margarita. With Empirical Cilantro as the centerpiece, olive brine, agave wine, and chocolate liqueur create a unique, savory-sweet balance that is daringly delicious.
Ingredients
- 3/4 oz Lemon Juice
- 3/4 oz Simple Syrup (1:1)
- 1/4 oz Cynar (or Faccia Brutto Alpino)
- 1/4 oz Olive Brine
- 1/2 oz + 1 teaspoon Chocolate Liqueur (we use Tempus Fugit)
- 3/4 oz Can de Calle Agave Wine
- 1 oz Empirical Cilantro
Instructions
- Combine all ingredients in a shaker filled with ice.
- Shake well and strain into a chilled cocktail glass.
- Garnish with a chocolate-coated olive.
Why Use Empirical Cilantro?
Empirical Cilantro’s herbaceous and slightly savory notes make it the perfect foundation for this daring cocktail. Its complexity complements the olive brine and agave wine, while enhancing the richness of the chocolate liqueur.
Ready to take your cocktail game to the next level? Order Empirical Cilantro and create the daringly delicious Always Daring at home!