Sandy The Showgirl
Ingredients
- 1 1⁄2 oz Patrón Añejo tequila
- 1⁄2 oz Del Maguey Vida Clásico Mezcal
- 1⁄2 oz Luxardo Maraschino liqueur
- 1⁄6 oz Agave syrup
- 8 drop Bob's Lavender Bitters
- 1⁄3 oz Chilled water omit if using wet ice
Method
Glass:
Photographed in a Waterford Mixology Coupe Clear
Prepare:
- Select and pre-chill a COUPE GLASS.
- Prepare garnish of lime zest twist.
Method:
- STIR all ingredients with ice.
- FINE STRAIN into chilled glass.
Garnish:
- Express lime zest twist over the cocktail and use as garnish.
Nutrition:
One serving of Sandy The Showgirl contains 182 calories
History:
Created in April 2015 by yours truly. The name was inspired by the lyrics of Neil Young's 1969 song, Cow Girl In The Sand, which, depending on who you believe, is about "unrequited love for a beautiful free-spirited woman," or about a promiscuous woman, or about a Spanish beach. I thought the lyrics mentioned "Sandy the showgirl" and was surprised to find they don't when I came to expand this explanation behind the name.
Review:
Tequila-based, with complex mezcal smokiness, rich maraschino cherry and floral lavender bitters. It's a cocktail that likes dilution so perhaps consider serving on the rocks.
