Cocktail party

An easy digestif to end the evening.

Party punch meets fruit salad in this light and refreshing dessert.

Just as suitable for barbecues as it is for luxe cocktail parties.

“This is based on tepache, a traditional Mexican fermented beverage, crossed with a Margarita-style drink called a Toreador,” says La Casita bartender Ben Mudge.

“This cocktail is named for its pink colour, which comes from the hibiscus syrup we make,” says La Casita bartender Ben Mudge. “It’s garnished with candied flowers and a grilled lemon slice, which gives it a lovely caramelised lemon flavour.”

“Orange is traditionally eaten alongside mezcal, inspiring this variation on the classic Margarita. It’s rich and smoky, with a warming spice-salt rim,” says La Casita bartender Ben Mudge.

The much-loved pasta sauce makes a welcome appearance in Australia’s favourite finger food.

So retro. Very addictive.

Fancy a potato chip? You'll like these fancy potato chips.

A recipe inspired by Mexican food doyenne Diana Kennedy.