Tequila Rocks: Shake Things Up With Tequila

by Junior Merino - The Liquid Chef - May 2009
Balance and harmony are the essential qualities driving the artful execution of an every cocktail I create.

The cocktail should be served with food or on any occasion that is uniquely suited to it. Fresh, quality ingredients, the complexity of their flavors, evolve with the collaborative talents of Mixologist and Chef. The result is a perfect pairing of food and drink.

When I create a cocktail I focus on five elements contributing to an enjoyable and memorable cocktail. First-the visual, the beauty of the creation. Second-the scent of the combined ingredients. Third-taste; the harmonious interplay of all parts. Fourth-balance; the creation of something greater than the sum of the parts. Fifth-the human element; the dedication, passion, the knowledge and respect-with out these none of the above would be possible.

 
Junior Merino - The Liquid Chef

JUNIOR MERINO - THE LIQUID CHEF

© 2009 junior merino - the liquid chef

     

ARRIVA ARRIVa

 

This amazing cocktail, made with Tequila and espresso, will make you wish the coffee cart at work had a liquor license...

 
 
 

The Millington

 
 The Millington

 A delicious summer citrus cooler that will create a breeze no matter how hot you are. 

     
 
Piña agave
 
Pina Agave Cocktail
Escape the heat on a hot summer day by sipping this delectable drink...but dont close your eyes, you may never come back!
 
 
 
 

pepino

 
 The Pepino
Pineapple,cucumber, lime and orange combine to give this cocktail a silky smooth taste you wont want to put down
 
 
     

Xochitl

 
Xochitl Cocktail
This fragrant cocktail, (pron: so-cheet) whose name means "flower", will bloom into one of your must-have drinks for the summer

 
 

 
 
 
 

 901 and nectar

 
 901 Tequila & Nectar
Sweeten up your summer with this Nectar from The Gods (er, Junior that is) and you'll think you died and went to heaven.