By Jasmine Kaur
What if we tell you that you could give your margaritas a desi punch? Oh yes, with the addition of amla aka gooseberry in your margarita, paired with chillies.
• 5 ml tequila • 45 ml lime juice • 4-5 gooseberries • 1 bowl ice • 2 teaspoons chilli oil • Salt, a pinch • 1 cucumber slice, to garnish
To make the syrup, chop the gooseberries into cubes. Bring a pot of water to a boil. Add the gooseberries. Simmer down the heat.
Once the gooseberries are mushy, transfer them to a blender. Add a cup of the boiled water along with the gooseberries. Blend. Rim a margarita glass with salt.
In a cocktail shaker add lime juice, tequila, 2 tablespoons of amla juice and ice. Shake well. Strain into a margarita glass.
Top with chilli oil. Garnish with a cucumber slice. Serve chilled, or at room temperature.