Gin Mule Cocktail Tacos: video recipe!

Keep it simple or complex, as you choose: the fresh aromatic notes of the Gin Mule cocktail serve the most original tacos in the world, together with BUGIN's black garlic ketchup sauce.

Turning a cocktail into a dish is not just an exercise in creativity — it is a real journey through aromas, textures, and sensations that surprise and delight. This is exactly where the idea of reimagining the Gin Mule was born: one of the freshest and most aromatic cocktails, now transformed into a dish to enjoy with your hands, in the form of a taco.

When we think of a Gin Mule, we immediately picture a chilled glass, the sharp zing of ginger, the freshness of lime, and that unmistakable botanical fragrance of gin that lingers in the air. But what if all those aromas and flavors could become a soft, juicy, and at the same time crispy and spicy bite? The answer is this taco, which brings together tender marinated chicken, lively pickled onions, and irresistibly crunchy bacon.

The journey starts with the chicken, carefully chosen for its tenderness, using boneless chicken thighs. The marinade is not just a technical step, but a crucial moment to infuse the meat with bright, bold flavors. Greek yogurt, lime juice and zest, fresh ginger, extra virgin olive oil, and our BUGIN Gin Mule Cocktail rub all come together to give the chicken a unique softness and an aromatic profile that immediately recalls the cocktail. Marinating for two to four hours allows every fiber of the meat to absorb the flavors fully, preparing it for a slow, attentive cook.

Cooking happens on the barbecue at a steady 235 °C. During this stage, the chicken transforms: it becomes golden, with a slightly caramelized outer layer and a juicy, tender center that reaches the perfect core temperature. Letting it rest for a few minutes afterward helps keep all the juices inside, before slicing it into strips ready to be laid in a warm tortilla.

Pickled onions add a vibrant, almost sparkling touch. Thinly sliced and submerged in a hot mixture of water, vinegar, ginger, and Gin Mule Cocktail rub, they become crisp and slightly tangy, balancing out the richness of the other ingredients.

The crispy bacon is that final indulgent detail that makes the whole bite irresistible. Cooked until fully crisp and then crumbled, it brings a savory, crunchy contrast that lifts every mouthful.

The base of the taco is a layer of BUGIN black garlic ketchup, spread onto a warm tortilla. This ties all the flavors together with a deep, unexpected intensity. Finally, a zest of lime and a few fresh mint leaves evoke the refreshing character of the original Gin Mule cocktail, ending each bite with an explosion of freshness.

A taco like this is more than just a dish: it is a different way to experience a cocktail, an invitation to experiment and to be guided by bold aromas and flavors. It is not simply a reinterpretation, but a tribute to an icon of mixology that becomes the star in the barbecue world as well.

Gin BUGIN is not just gin: it is a constant source of inspiration for those who love to push boundaries in the kitchen and behind the bar. This taco is living proof of that.

👨‍🍳 Andrea Critelli PitMassiveBbq

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