Monterita

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Glass:

Serve in a Coupe glass

Ingredients:
1 1⁄2 fl oz Patrón Reposado tequila
1 1⁄2 fl oz Amaro Montenegro
1⁄3 fl oz Lime juice (freshly squeezed)
1⁄12 fl oz Agave syrup (agave nectar)
× 1 1 serving
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Prepare:

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

How to make:

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

Garnish:

  1. Garnish with lime wedge.

Allergens:

Recipe contains the following allergens:

Strength & taste guide:

No alcohol
Medium
Boozy
Strength 6/10
Sweet
Medium
Dry/sour
Sweet to sour 8/10
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Review:

Bittersweet citrusy Italian amaro replaces triple sec to make a Spaghetti Western of an aperitivo.

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History:

An established amaro riff on the classic Margarita by yours truly.

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Nutrition:

One serving of Monterita contains 224 calories

Alcohol content:

  • 1.6 standard drinks
  • 20.34% alc./vol. (40.68° proof)
  • 22.4 grams of pure alcohol

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G. M. Genovese’s Avatar G. M. Genovese
8th August at 01:45
The component parts have the potential of resulting in a characterful drink. Recipe as written is way too Montenegro heavy for me. I went 2:1 tequila to amaro second time and it wasn't quite right, even after doubling the agave and adding 2 drops of saline. I want to make this work...
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Simon Sedgley’s Avatar Simon Sedgley
8th August at 14:46
So it being a Saturday night and us not needing to be in church early Sunday morning, we did a side by side tasting: firstly, original recipe simply substituting Nardini for the Montenegro; secondly, same with Braulio; and thirdly, substituting Bianco for the Reposado, Nonino Quintessentia for the Montenegro and lemon for the lime. The Nardini variant was our favourite but the Nonino version was lovely too, with lemon or lime.
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Simon Sedgley’s Avatar Simon Sedgley
8th August at 13:03
We suspect that the problem may not be the volume of the Amaro but the particular Amaro chosen, Montenegro, which for us is a workhorse and not a racehorse (at 45ml, a racehorse is what we think might be required here). We might try Nardini, Braulio and Nonino Quintessentia to cover a few bases...maybe even Averna. We salute your perseverance.
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Matthew Parshchikov’s Avatar Matthew Parshchikov
26th June at 16:34
Perfect as is. And with a salt rim - mhhm!
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Peter Barth’s Avatar Peter Barth
9th May 2025 at 23:23
This cocktail wishes to be a Jägerita; but isn't. Way too sweet, it hit's almost honey notes.
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Shannon Brown’s Avatar Shannon Brown
12th January 2025 at 06:58
A very enjoyable cocktail. Taste like a delicious boozy margarita with a strong floral finish. I really like how the flavors blend together, but also stand out alone. I made it just as written, and it’s perfectly balanced. Make sure to express the lime wedge garnish. 5 stars for me.
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Jose Cruz’s Avatar Jose Cruz
8th July 2024 at 04:10
Very good, however i think this could def. be enhanced by more lime and agave to make it more true to its name. Next time 20ml lime and 10ml agave for me.
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Peter Griffith’s Avatar Peter Griffith
12th May 2024 at 21:00
Delicious! I made it with a vegan pechuga to add another layer of spice. Fabulous.
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Yossi Burg’s Avatar Yossi Burg
11th February 2024 at 10:42
Earthy, sweet/sour with that hint Turkish Delight. It even has a complex aroma which I love when enjoying different drinks and savouring.
Balance really does rely on the sweetness of the lime used.
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Christoph Henrici’s Avatar Christoph Henrici
19th February 2023 at 16:17
A great mix, totally balanced…the agave syrup gives it a sweeter touch.
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Herbert Brant’s Avatar Herbert Brant
23rd October 2022 at 20:30
Very nice! Refreshing and delightfully Mexican. The agave syrup is key —it really brings out the tequila and Montenegro. Beautifully balanced. Cheers!
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John Hinojos’ Avatar John Hinojos
10th November 2021 at 00:48
As with Simon's cocktails, always perfect for us. It is a Spaghetti Western. Hints of a margarita, and the wonderful herbal of the Amaro. Great.
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