Mexican Firing Squad Cocktail

I may have unlocked a new favorite tequila cocktail for summer and fall… ok really it is the perfect drink for any time of year. It is called the Mexican Firing Squad and is a mix of Reposado or Silver Tequila, grenadine, lime juice and Angostura bitters. It is a super balanced cocktail that is slightly tart, slightly sweet, and has a light punch of spiced warmth from the bitters.

Ingredient Details

Tequila – use a reposado tequila for more of a spiced cocktail, use a silver tequila for more of a clean tasting cocktail. I would also recommend a mid to higher priced or nicer tequila for this cocktail.

Grenadine – this is a cherry flavored syrup that is traditionally used in cocktails like a Corona Sunrise, as well as for making a Shirley Temple and Roy Rogers. It is pretty sweet and flavorful, but using just .75 oz in this cocktail is perfect balanced with the tart citrus of the lime juice.

Fresh Lime Juice – as in any tequila cocktail that has lime, like a Classic Margarita, always use fresh squeezed lime juice!

Angostura Bitters – if you haven’t used bitters, you are in for a treat! They are not “bitter” as the name suggests. Bitters are actually super spiced liquid that tastes/smells of clove, cinnamon and sweetness. They are traditionally used in an Old Fashioned (my fave) or Manhattan.

Angostura is one of the original brands of bitters, it is the one we prefer to buy.

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Mexican Firing Squad Cocktail Recipe

A tequila cocktail that is mixed with grenadine, lime juice and bitters. It is fruity, citrusy with a hint of spice.

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Prep Time: 5 minutes minutes

Cook Time: 0 minutes minutes

Servings: 1 drink

Author: Susie Weinrich

Equipment

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  Cocktail Shaker
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  Cocktail Jigger

Ingredients

• ▢ 2 oz Reposado or Silver Tequila
• ▢ .75 oz grenadine syrup
• ▢ .75 oz fresh lime juice
• ▢ 3-4 dashes Angostura Bitters
• ▢ Luxardo (brandied) cherry or maraschino cherry or lime wedge - optional as a garnish

Instructions

 

• Add ice to a cocktail shaker and measure in all the ingredients.
  2 oz Reposado or Silver Tequila, .75 oz grenadine syrup, .75 oz fresh lime juice, 3-4 dashes Angostura Bitters
• Pop the lid on and shake vigorously for 20 seconds.
• Strain into a rocks sized glass that is filled with ice.
• Optionally garnish the glass and enjoy!
  Luxardo (brandied) cherry or maraschino cherry or lime wedge

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