How about a cocktail tribute to the most misunderstood character from the movie Wicked?
Elphaba is the misfortunate and tremendously gifted Wicked Witch of the West. Born into a difficult and burdensome family, cast aside as a mistake, but also tasked with taking care of her dependent sister, Elphaba’s life struggles led her directly to her ultimate power and purpose in the Land of Oz. Like many gifted characters, not all of her good deeds are successful, but her inner strength drives her to push forward, and challenge head-on the unjust power of The Great and Powerful Oz himself.
Elphaba seems to be the ultimate contradictory companion to Glinda, but while fighting for the same cause, they develop a beautiful partnership.
Another agave cocktail made with Dulce Vida Tequila is the right choice for Elphaba. With garden ingredients of beet and basil, this savory combination will have you conjuring up spells of your own, inspired by Wicked of course!
Elphaba the Wicked
Equipment
- Saucepan
- Masher Tool
- Fine Mesh Strainer
- Cocktail shaker
- Hawthorne Strainer
Ingredients
- 2 oz Dulce Vida Organic Reposado Tequila
- 1.5 oz Beet-Basil Syrup
- 1 oz Lime Juice
- 0.5 oz Agave Syrup
- Garnish with Basil Sprigs
Instructions
- Add all cocktail ingredients to a cocktail shaker
- Fill shaker with ice and shake until well chilled
- Strain cocktail into a rocks or margarita glass filled with fresh ice
- Garnish with basil sprigs
Beet-Basil Syrup
Ingredients
- 12 oz Roasted Purple Beets (fresh preferred, or canned)
- 6-7 sprigs Fresh Basil
- 1.5 cups Water
- 1 cup Sugar
Instructions
- If using fresh beets, peel and wrap in foil, and bake in the oven at 350 degrees for one hour
- Add beets to saucepan, and mash them up
- Add water, and bring to a boil over medium-high heat
- Reduce heat to medium/medium-low and simmer for 10 minutes
