Tequila cocktail recipes II
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As in Mexico
Tequila, which did not became famous until the 1980's by movies like Under the Volcano or 92°F in the shade, owes much of it's success to the special ways in which the Mexican consume this drink.
In cafe's it is served with salt. One puts a bit of salt on the back of one's hand, licks it off and and 'down's' a shot of tequila. Other variants: biting a piece of lime or a spanish pepper!
The contrast with the alcohol is sensational. With a 'rapido' one add some tonic to a glass of tequila and slams it on the bar, thus making it's content fizz. After that one finishes the glasses in a single swig. Etc., etc.... a visual and noisy spectacle with allure.
It's also possible to enjoy Tequila quietly, especially the kinds that have ripened longer and are amber colored. The tequila 'reposado' with remain in a cask for a few weeks, but the 'anêjo' ripens for at least six months.
Rondo This short drink has a bigger impact that the taste indicates. Put in a mixing glass with some ice cubes: 4/10 Tequila Stir carefully and serve in cocktail glasses. Decorate with wild strawberries or with a preserved cherry. |
Durango In this very refreshing long drink, the sour of the grapefruit juice goes well with the strength of the tequila and the almond taste. Put in a shaker half full of ice: 3/10 Tequila Shake well and serve in large tumbler glasses. Top off with soda water. Decorate with half a slice of grapefruit. |
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Acapulco Long drink: at any time Fill a shaker half full with ice cubes and add: 3/10 Tequila Shake well and serve in large tumbler glasses. Decorate with a slice of lemon. |
Abakila This short drink is quite soft and tastes well before an exotic meal. Fill a shaker half full with ice cubes and add: 3/10 Tequila Shake well and serve in cocktail glasses. Decorate with slices kiwi, banana or pineapple. |
Margarita Depending on your taste or mood you can make this vary in strength, by adding more lemon juice. Put in a shaker that is 50% filled with ice and add: 6/10 Tequila Shake and serve in cocktail glasses that have been rimmed with salt. Decorate with a half slice of lime. |
Sombrero This both soft and dry short drink is suitable as aperitif and digestif. Put in a mixing glass with some ice: 4/10 Tequila Stir carefully in chilled cocktail glasses and decorate with half slice of lemon. |
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Evergreen Short drink: Aperitif. Put in mixing glass with some ice cubes: 2/10 Tequila Stir carefully in chilled cocktail glasses and decorate with mint leaves. |
Zapata short drink: Digestif Put in mixing glass with some ice cubes: 7/10 Tequila Stir carefully in chilled cocktail glasses and decorate with a preserved cherry and a coffee bean. |
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