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Mexican Firing Squad Special
Tequila dominates this lightly citrusy fairly dry classic. The bitters play a key role in both balance and flavour. It's worth noting that this drink...
Simon Sedgley
16 hours ago
We really like the tequila forward in this and think it is so pretty in a Coupe glass. It's a bit like a Pinga com mel variant that we do (Pinga com mel vermelha): 50ml Cachaca; 25ml lime juice; 5ml Grenadine syrup; 10ml honey syrup; and 4 drops Bob's Daiquiri Bitters.
12th September 2025 at 17:06
I went with this recipe and quite happy with it. 12.5ml grenadine might be a bit sour for me
60 ml Patrón Reposado tequila
22.5 ml Lime juice (freshly squeezed)
22.5 ml Grenadine/pomegranate syrup
5 dash Angostura Aromatic Bitters
60 ml Patrón Reposado tequila
22.5 ml Lime juice (freshly squeezed)
22.5 ml Grenadine/pomegranate syrup
5 dash Angostura Aromatic Bitters
13th February 2022 at 22:10
i put 1 1/2oz tequila and 1/2oz mezcal, and added 1/2oz orange juice and think its fantastic!
27th May 2021 at 01:24
Great alternative to the traditional Margarita. Went outstanding with our Mexican food dinner. Will definitely do again. Enough sweetness to be drinkable, but not to overwhelm you as some Margaritas.