In anticipation of the Spring, the AAA Five Diamond Grand Velas Riviera Nayarit shares its recipe for its signature Dreams of Juarez cocktail. The name is to remember the ex-President of Mexico Benito Juarez whose birth date (March 21) coincides with the spring equinox on March 20. His birth brings with it the arrival of the spring that is represented with the lychee and guava, while his humble origin is remembered with the raicilla, a home-made version of tequila that has its roots in the area around Puerto Vallarta, Mexico.

How springy! The Dreams of Juarez Cocktail.

Dreams of Juarez Cocktail 

Recipe courtesy of Grand Velas Riviera Nayarit

Ingredients:
1 oz Raicilla
1 oz lychee liqueur
1 oz guava puree
½ oz lime juice
½ oz grenadine

Directions:
1. Place ice in shaker. Add Raicilla, lychee liqueur, guava puree and lime juice. Stir and serve in the glass.
2. Add grenadine drops and decorate with roses petals.

The Dreams of Juarez cocktail is one of four cocktails featured in the resort’s new mixology classes. During weekly classes, guests will learn to make the different Mexican drinks that all feature a tie in to Mexican history and heritage.

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