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Armenita Cocktail

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Discerning Drinkers (13)
Armenita Cocktail image
Measurements in:
Serves:
1
Ingredients
1 1⁄2 fl oz Añejo tequila (100% agave)
1⁄2 fl oz Liquore Strega
1⁄2 fl oz Luxardo Apricot Albicocca Liqueur
1⁄2 fl oz Lime juice (freshly squeezed)
1⁄12 fl oz Monin Almond (Orgeat) Syrup
4 drop Difford's Margarita Bitters
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 an Old-fashioned glass

Prepare

  1. Select and pre-chill an OLD-FASHIONED GLASS.
  2. Prepare garnish of apricot wedge.

Method

  1. SHAKE all ingredients with ice.
  2. STRAIN into ice-filled glass.

Garnish

  1. Garnish with apricot wedge on rim.

Flavour Profile

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

Nutrition:

One serving of Armenita Cocktail contains 177 calories

Alcohol content:

  • 1.6 standard drinks
  • 22.65% alc./vol. (45.29° proof)
  • 22.5 grams of pure alcohol

Allergens:

Recipe contains the following allergens:

  • Orgeat (almond) sugar syrup (2:1) — Nuts

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

History

I don't know where this cocktail originated, but our recipe was 60ml añejo tequila, 15ml Strega, 15ml apricot brandy, and 30ml lime juice. The consensus of options/comments below was that this way too sour. Hence, in December 2021 I adapted the recipe with said comments in mind.

Review

A herbal apricot Margarita.

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Comments & Discussion

Pekka Savolainen
I recommend Galliano L’Autentico instead of Strega.
score: 1
Simon Sedgley Premium Member
We didn't think that the apricot notes added much. So we substituted Martell VS Cognac for the liqueur. Drop it to 10ml if you want it backgrounded. As Cognac lovers, we went with 15ml. Any which way, it's lighthearted but with a serious edge.
score: 1
John Hinojos Premium Member
Delightful rift on the Margarita. Perfect the way it is written. A little sweet with a tang of sour at the end. Would certainly have again.
score: 1
Calvin Grant Premium Member
Grettings. My prior comment was not intended to be Anonimous and the deleted one prior to that was not fully informed. And by the way, the Orgeat and Lavender complemented the Anejo quite nicely.
score: 1
Simon Difford Verified User Premium Member
Many thanks Calvin and to all others that have commented on this cocktail. I've amended the recipe with your comments in mind and I'd appreciate your feedback.
score: 1
Calvin Grant Premium Member
Agreed with Mr. Shah. My solution was 7ml rich syrup and when this wasn't quite there I added the pinch of salt (it helped). Then I thought Agave syrup would have been preferrable and added 5ml... of Orgeat syrup by mistake. A few drops Lavender Bitters balanced all that well. Will try reducing the lime as per Mark's suggestion as I liked the original dryness in this cocktail. Salute.
score: 1
Mark Shah
I found this to be way too sharp. 10ml of syrup made it a lot more palatable.
score: 1
Mark Shah
Even better, rather than adding 10ml of syrup, reduce the 30ml of lime juice to 15ml and there is a much better overall balance.
score: 1

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