Originally from: Mexico City
Profession: Head Bartender
At: Mexico City
Jose Luis Leon is the lead bartender at the internationally recognized Licoreria Limantour in Mexico City, a den of delectable drinks that has been making its name since 2011.
The style at Limantour draws on the team’s experiences around the world, but local expertise, flavours and ingredients are part of the melting pot of influences. Of the 30 cocktails, ten are classic, ten are best sellers and ten change every season.
Jose is a frequent competitor in bartending competitions and in 2013 was part of both the World Class and Bols Around the World Competitions. Licoreria Limantour was recognized as one of the Worlds top 50 Bars in 2015.
“The main ingredient in the Singapore Sling – Cherry Heering”
Jose's Singapore Sling
Glass: Sling
Garnish: Pineapple wedge & cherry
Method: Shake all ingredients with ice and strain into ice-filled glass.
¾ oz 100% agave tequila
¾ oz London dry gin
½ oz Cherry Heering
½ oz Grenadine (pomegranate) syrup
1 oz Fresh pineapple juice
½ oz Freshly squeezed lime juice
½ oz Bénédictine D.O.M.
2 dash Angostura aromatic bitters
