The Batata
Created by Bud Taylor of the Bistro at Topsail, in Surf City, NC
Recipe
Ingredients
- 1.5 oz Reposado Tequila
- 1.5 oz Mezcal
- 1.5 oz sweetpotato syrup
- 8 drops 18.21 Charred Lime Jalapeño & Peppercorn Bitters
Sweetpotato Syrup
- 1 cup brown sugar
- 1 cup puréed roasted Covington sweetpotato
- 1.5 cups water
- 1 tsp chili flake
- 0.5 tsp cayenne pepper
Instructions
- Add ice and all ingredients to mixing tin and give a medium shake.
- Strain over finely crushed ice in a coupe glass.
Sweetpotato Syrup
- Place all ingredients in a saucepan and bring to a boil.
- Reduce heat and simmer for 5 minutes.
- Turn off heat and let syrup steep for 5 minutes.
- Double strain through coffee filters or cheesecloth to remove all pulp and fiber.
Notes
Note: Syrup is good for up to 1 week in refrigerator.
Nutrition Facts
The Batata
Serving Size
1
Amount per Serving
Calories
1392
% Daily Value*
Fat
1
g
2
%
Saturated Fat
1
g
6
%
Polyunsaturated Fat
1
g
Monounsaturated Fat
1
g
Sodium
234
mg
10
%
Potassium
2166
mg
62
%
Carbohydrates
304
g
101
%
Fiber
13
g
54
%
Sugar
239
g
266
%
Protein
8
g
16
%
Vitamin A
63112
IU
1262
%
Vitamin C
136
mg
165
%
Calcium
357
mg
36
%
Iron
4
mg
22
%
Net Carbohydrates
292
g
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
Nutrition
Serving: 1Calories: 1392kcalCarbohydrates: 304gProtein: 8gFat: 1gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gSodium: 234mgPotassium: 2166mgFiber: 13gSugar: 239gVitamin A: 63112IUVitamin C: 136mgCalcium: 357mgIron: 4mgNet Carbohydrates: 292g