Pastry War Margarita
Ingredients
- 1 oz José Cuervo Tradicional Reposado
- 1⁄2 oz Del Maguey Vida Clásico Mezcal
- 1⁄2 oz Amaro Montenegro
- 1⁄2 oz Elderflower liqueur
- 1⁄2 oz Lime juice
- 2 drop Saline solution (20g sea salt to 80g water) or merest pinch of s
Method
Glassware:
Serve in a Coupe glass
Prepare:
- Select and pre-chill a COUPE GLASS.
- Prepare garnish of lime wedge.
Method:
- SHAKE all ingredients with ice.
- FINE STRAIN into chilled glass.
Garnish:
- Garnish with lime wedge.
Nutrition:
One serving of Pastry War Margarita contains 176 calories
Allergens:
Recipe contains the following allergens:
History:
Adapted from a recipe discovered at Bastille Cafe & Bar in Seattle, USA.
The Pastry War of 1838–39 between Mexico and France was fought after a French pastry chef living in Tacubaya, near Mexico City, claimed some Mexican army officers had damaged his restaurant. The chef was one of a number of foreign nationals who claimed they'd suffered losses as a result of civil disturbances, and their respective governments had unsuccessfully sought compensation on behalf of their nationals from the Mexican government. The chef's grievances pushed the French to the war to support his claim for 600,000 pesos and sent a fleet to the Mexican port of Veracruz. After bombarding the fortress of San Juan de Ulúa and occupying the city, thanks to a British-brokered peace, the French secured payment and withdrew their fleet.
See: Margarita cocktail history
Review:
Mezcal, amaro and elderflower liqueur all work together to set this Margarita apart.
