Bitter Margarita
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Bitter Margarita
Photographed in an UB Koto Old Fashioned 30cl
| 1 oz | Patrón Silver blanco tequila |
| 1⁄2 oz | Del Maguey Vida Clásico Mezcal |
| 1⁄2 oz | Cointreau triple sec liqueur |
| 1⁄2 oz | Strucchi Red Bitter (Campari-style liqueur) |
| 1⁄4 oz | Agave syrup |
| 3⁄4 oz | Lime juice (freshly squeezed) |
| 4 drop | Saline solution 4:1 (20g sea salt to 80g water) |
How to make:
- Select and pre-chill an Old-fashioned glass.
- RIM glass with Tajín seasoning (moisten outside edge with lime or orange juice and drip into Tajín).
- Prepare garnish of blood orange slice wheel.
- SHAKE all ingredients with ice.
- STRAIN into ice-filled glass.
- Garnish with blood orange slice.
Strength & taste guide:
No alcohol
Medium
Boozy
Sweet
Medium
Dry/sour
Review:
One of those cocktails that tastes just as its name suggests made more delicious with a splash of mezcal alongside the tequila.
AKA: Camparita
History:
Adapted from a recipe created circa 2017 at Walter's in Brooklyn, New York City.
Nutrition:
One serving of Bitter Margarita contains 192 calories
Alcohol content:
- 1.5 standard drinks
- 19.62% alc./vol. (19.62° proof)
- 20.6 grams of pure alcohol
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