The Batata

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Drinks
The Batata

Serving

For the sweetpotato syrup
  • 120g brown sugar
  • 120g puréed, roasted Covington sweetpotato
  • 360ml water
  • 6g chilli flakes
  • 3g cayenne pepper
For the batata cocktail
  • 45ml tequila (we recommend Reposado)
  • 45ml mezcal
  • 45ml sweetpotato syrup
  • 8 drops 18.21 charred lime, jalapeño & peppercorn bitters

Totals of recommended daily intake per portion

% of average daily recommended intake for an adult male

Bud Taylor

The Bistro at Topsail

Directions

Step 1

To make the sweetpotato syrup

Step 2

Place all ingredients in a saucepan and bring to a boil.

Step 3

Reduce heat and simmer for 5 minutes.

Step 4

Turn off heat and let syrup steep for 5 minutes.

Step 5

Double strain through coffee filters or cheesecloth to remove all pulp and fibre.

Step 6

To make the batata cocktail

Step 7

Add ice and all ingredients to mixing tin and give a medium shake.

Step 8

Strain over finely crushed ice in a coupe glass.