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Pastry War Margarita

Difford’s Guide
Discerning Drinkers (160)
Pastry War Margarita image
Measurements in:
Serves:
1
Ingredients
1 fl oz Reposado tequila (100% agave)
1⁄2 fl oz Del Maguey Vida Clásico Mezcal
1⁄2 fl oz Amaro Montenegro
1⁄2 fl oz Elderflower liqueur
1⁄2 fl oz Lime juice (freshly squeezed)
2 drop Saline solution (20g sea salt to 80g water) or merest pinch of s

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How to make

Glassware

Serve in a Coupe glass

Prepare

  1. Select and pre-chill a COUPE GLASS.
  2. Prepare garnish of lime wedge.

Method

  1. SHAKE all ingredients with ice.
  2. FINE STRAIN into chilled glass.

Garnish

  1. Garnish with lime wedge.

Flavour Profile

No alcohol
Medium
Boozy
Sweet
Medium
Dry/sour
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Health & Nutrition

Nutrition:

One serving of Pastry War Margarita contains 176 calories

Alcohol content:

  • 1.4 standard drinks
  • 20.21% alc./vol. (40.42° proof)
  • 19.5 grams of pure alcohol

Allergens:

Recipe contains the following allergens:

Values stated for alcohol and calorie content, and number of drinks an ingredient makes should be considered approximate.

History

Adapted from a recipe discovered at Bastille Cafe & Bar in Seattle, USA.

The Pastry War of 1838–39 between Mexico and France was fought after a French pastry chef living in Tacubaya, near Mexico City, claimed some Mexican army officers had damaged his restaurant. The chef was one of a number of foreign nationals who claimed they'd suffered losses as a result of civil disturbances, and their respective governments had unsuccessfully sought compensation on behalf of their nationals from the Mexican government. The chef's grievances pushed the French to the war to support his claim for 600,000 pesos and sent a fleet to the Mexican port of Veracruz. After bombarding the fortress of San Juan de Ulúa and occupying the city, thanks to a British-brokered peace, the French secured payment and withdrew their fleet.
See: Margarita cocktail history

Review

Mezcal, amaro and elderflower liqueur all work together to set this Margarita apart.

Cocktail of the day:

9th December 2026 is National Pastry Day

Variations/similar cocktails

Margarita variations by style

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Comments & Discussion

Richard Berube
The problem with variations of the Margarita is it’s rarely as good as the original. The elderflower doesn’t really add anything to it. A good cocktail anyway but it lacks Cointreau and agave syrup!
score: 0
Florian Ruf Premium Member
I tried this cocktail with Averna as amaro. The result was a little bit sweet, but else very balanced. Nice Margarita for the festive time!
score: 1
Michael Ott
Exquisite ingredients but none really came through. They felt a bit wasted on the tongue. Had expected more.
score: 2
Michelle Bell
I was not impressed by it until half way through….I think the drink got a bit warmer. It actually toned down the sour and allowed other flavors came out more.
score: 2
Egg McKenzie
i slapped this right down my big old face with no problems whatsoever
score: 9
John Hinojos Premium Member
Like that is was sour and not sweet. Not being a fan of Mezcal, I knew I would have issues with the smoky. It was not bad. Good margarita even with the smoky Mezcal taste.
score: 1
Nic Gareiss
I like this with a bar spoon of agave syrup (1:1 agave and water)
score: 2
Paloma Rien
I agree with AC’s observations below — it was QUITE tart for me as written. I added an additional 1/3 oz of St. Germaine and served it on the rocks, and found the drink better for it.
score: 1
Alex Clough
Really tasty but slightly sour for me. Might up the St Germain next time
score: 2
Vincent Dufour
I will try it tonight, and see if I like Mezcal. I love tequila so I think it should be pretty fine.
score: 1

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