This series is sponsored by Ellicottville Chamber of Commerce
Restaurant owner Dina DiPasquale purchased an old M&T Bank building and converted it into a gorgeous cocktail lounge which opened in 2019.
Located in Ellicottville, the details of the former bank have been integrated seamlessly into the design. The Banq Cocktails and Lounge offers a menu of craft cocktails and small plates. In first of this series, Banq bartender, Brandi Bankowski, walks us through a couple items on their cocktail menu. The Banq also generously provides the ingredients of their expansive cocktail menu on their IG channel, here.
The Banq Cocktails and Lounge
9 E Washington St, Ellicottville, NY 14731
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Ingredients
2 oz House-Infused Jalapeño-Infused Tequila
1 oz Lime
0.25 oz Green Chartreuse
0.5 oz Agave
Garnish: Lime Wheel with dusting of Tajín
Make ahead: you can either buy a jalapeño-infused tequila or make your own. To create your own infusion, grab a jar with a lid, thinly slice jalapeño peppers, and soak them in tequila for about a day or two. If your mix is too spicy, dilute it with additional tequila. Be sure to remove peppers once you have reached the desired level of heat.
- Grab your shaking tin, add 2 oz jalapeño-infused tequila, .25 oz of green chartreuse (an herbal liqueur), 1 oz of lime juice, and .5 oz of agave nectar.
- Add ice to tin and give it a good shake.
- When it starts to get frosty on the outside you know it’s done.
- Grab a rocks glass, filled to the top with ice, and strain your mixture over.
- For garnish, take a thin slice of lime and lay on top with a little dusting of chili pepper seasoning.
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