Banderilla
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Banderilla
Photographed in an Urban Bar Fluet Old Fashioned 34cl
| 3⁄4 oz | Del Maguey Vida Clásico Mezcal |
| 3⁄4 oz | Patrón Silver blanco tequila |
| 3⁄4 oz | Luxardo Apricot Albicocca Liqueur |
| 3⁄4 oz | Lime juice (freshly squeezed) |
| 1⁄2 oz | Bittersweet orange-red aperitivo |
| 3 drop | Saline solution 4:1 (20g sea salt to 80g water) |
How to make:
- Select and pre-chill an Old-fashioned glass.
- Prepare garnish of lime wedge.
- SHAKE all ingredients with ice.
- STRAIN into ice-filled glass (preferably a large cube or chunk of block ice).
- Garnish with lime wedge on rim.
Strength & taste guide:
No alcohol
Medium
Boozy
Sweet
Medium
Dry/sour
Review:
A riff on a Toreador with bittersweet mezcal and apricot notes.
History:
Created by yours truly in January 2025. This mezcal-influenced riff on a classic Toreador (bullfighter) is named after the decorated darts (banderillas) bullfighters use during a bullfight. While the brutality of this 'sport' leads to many questioning its future, the Toreador cocktail thrives, hence my creation of this riff.
Nutrition:
One serving of Banderilla contains 183 calories
Alcohol content:
- 1.4 standard drinks
- 18.79% alc./vol. (18.79° proof)
- 19.7 grams of pure alcohol
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