Mexican Firing Squad Special
Ingredients
- 2 oz José Cuervo Tradicional Reposado
- 2⁄3 oz Lime juice
- 0.42 oz Monin Grenadine Syrup
- 2 dash Angostura Aromatic Bitters
Method
Glass:
Photographed in a Libbey Highball 9oz
Prepare:
- Select and pre-chill a HIGHBALL (MAX 10OZ/300ML) GLASS.
- Prepare garnish of orange slice wheel, pineapple wedge and Luxardo Maraschino Cherry.
How to make:
- SHAKE all ingredients with ice.
- STRAIN into ice-filled glass.
Garnish:
- Garnish of orange slice, pineapple wedge and maraschino cherry.
Review:
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 is a sour served in a highball glass but it is not a Highball and should not be topped with soda. A highball glass should be a max capacity of 10oz / 296ml. Use such a glass filled with ice and this recipe will fill to a good washline without need, or room, for a soda top.
Variant:
Nautilus
History:
Adapted from a recipe in Charles H Baker's 1939 The Gentleman's Companion.
Nutrition:
One serving of Mexican Firing Squad Special contains 171 calories
