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Mexico City

Difford’s Guide
Discerning Drinkers (94)
Mexico City image
Measurements in:
Serves:
1
Ingredients
1 1⁄2 fl oz Reposado tequila (100% agave)
3⁄4 fl oz Grand Marnier or other cognac orange liqueur
1⁄2 fl oz Lime juice (freshly squeezed)
1⁄2 fl oz Cranberry juice (sweetened)
1⁄4 fl oz Sugar syrup 'rich' (2 sugar to 1 water) 65.0°Brix

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How to make

Glassware

Serve in a Coupe glass

Prepare

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

Method

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

Garnish

  1. Garnish with lime wedge.

Flavour Profile

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

Nutrition:

One serving of Mexico City contains 190 calories

Alcohol content:

  • 1.5 standard drinks
  • 18.91% alc./vol. (37.82° proof)
  • 21.3 grams of pure alcohol

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

History

Adapted from a cocktail discovered in 2002 at the Merc Bar in New York City, USA.

Review

A hint of flavoursome cranberry gives this tasty margarita a light pink hue.

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Comments & Discussion

Ryan Harrold Premium Member
A solid Margarita variation, with the Cranberry Juice adding a nice tartness with the sharpness of the Reposado Tequila and the Grand Marnier, which next time I decide to make this, I might add 1 dash of Angostura Bitters and take John’s suggestion and swap some of the Sugar Syrup for some Grenadine
score: 1
Miguel Perales Premium Member
Nice variation of a Margarita. Cranberry adds a different flavor profile. Will add to repertoire.
score: 2
Andrew Boeger
Good drink. The slight raspiness of the cranberry juice cocktail plays very well with the oaky tones of the reposado and Grand Marnier. The colour is lovely also
score: 2
John Hinojos Premium Member
What a great drink. It is a lot stronger than it appears. We did substitute a little grenadine for the sugar syrup to give it more colour and an additional flavour. Does drink every easily. Could be dangerous.
score: 3

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