Acapulco

Difford’s Guide
Discerning Drinkers (37 ratings)

Serve in a Collins glass

Ingredients:
1 oz Patrón Reposado tequila
1 oz Light gold rum (1-3 year old molasses column)
1 oz Pink grapefruit juice (freshly squeezed)
2 oz Pineapple juice
13 oz Monin Pure Cane Syrup (65.0°brix, equivalent to 2:1 rich syrup)
× 1 1 serving
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How to make:

  1. Select and pre-chill a Collins glass.
  2. Prepare garnish of pineapple wedge.
  3. SHAKE all ingredients with ice.
  4. STRAIN into ice-filled glass.

Strength & taste guide:

No alcohol
Medium
Boozy
Strength 6/10
Sweet
Medium
Dry/sour
Sweet to sour 6/10

Review:

Fruity and tropical in style and laced with tequila and rum.

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Nutrition:

One serving of Acapulco contains 208 calories

Alcohol content:

  • 1.3 standard drinks
  • 11.03% alc./vol. (11.03° proof)
  • 17.6 grams of pure alcohol

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John Hinojos’ Avatar John Hinojos
4th August 2024 at 02:03
Had again. It was delightful on a warm afternoon for a cocktail. Since both pineapple and pink grapefruit can vary in sweetness would suggest you may want to take a small taste before adding the sugar syrup to get the correct sweetness - remember the shaking will dilute the sweetness or adjust accordingly.
John Hinojos’ Avatar John Hinojos
7th June 2022 at 01:15
Refreshing with a nice hint of the tequila and rum. Somewhat tiki style. Would suggest you leave out the sugar syrup if your pineapple is sweet. Perfect with spicy food.
Simon Difford’s Avatar Simon Difford
8th June 2022 at 17:52
Thanks, John. I've slightly reduced both the sugar and pineapple. Huge improvement.