Amatitan Twist

Difford’s Guide
Discerning Drinkers (34 ratings)

Photographed in a Michelangelo Coppa 225ml

Ingredients:
2 oz Patrón Añejo tequila
14 oz Luxardo Maraschino liqueur
14 oz Yellow Chartreuse (or génépy liqueur)
6 drop Bob's Grapefruit Bitters
× 1 1 serving
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How to make:

  1. Select and pre-chill a Coupe glass.
  2. Prepare garnish of grapefruit zest twist.
  3. STIR all ingredients with ice.
  4. FINE STRAIN into chilled glass.
  5. EXPRESS grapefruit zest twist over cocktail and use as garnish.

Strength & taste guide:

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

Review:

The sublime taste of great añejo tequila mellowed and delicately flavoured with maraschino, Chartreuse and grapefruit bitters.

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History:

Adapted from a recipe created in 2010 by Dave West at Trio Bar and Grill in Leeds, England.

Nutrition:

One serving of Amatitan Twist contains 176 calories

Alcohol content:

  • 1.7 standard drinks
  • 31.09% alc./vol. (31.09° proof)
  • 23.4 grams of pure alcohol

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Chris Brislawn’s Avatar Chris Brislawn
27th September 2023 at 03:20
Yellow Chartreuse is a peculiar liqueur that only mixes with some ingredients, and now I know that tequila is not one of them. Moreover, there are no sour or bitter notes to contrast with the sweet flavors, which dominate despite their small proportions. A waste of perfectly good anejo (El Tesoro).
Pascal Leroy’s Avatar Pascal Leroy
6th December 2024 at 22:27
I wish I had read this comment before wasting a perfectly good añejo...
Nathalie O'Flynn’s Avatar Nathalie O'Flynn
12th August 2022 at 12:37
I just made this today, this was my random cocktail choice using the random function based on my ingredients. I must say this was a pleasant surprise, I added a little chilled water as in all cocktails taking liqueurs such as Chartreuse, Maraschino liqueur, or even Benedictine (learned this here of course). Good Tequila Cocktails are rare. According to my ingredients I can make 2400 cocktails ?lol
John Hinojos’ Avatar John Hinojos
11th June 2022 at 00:15
Very tequila forward. You need to use a good tequila. Additional herbal and cherry flavours come from the liqueurs. Good in a warm afternoon or with a strong cheese.