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Mexican Firing Squad

First published in 1939 by Charles H. Baker after a Mexico City bar visit. Blanco tequila, fresh lime, grenadine, and Angostura bitters. Tart and refreshing with a deep red color from the grenadine. A forgotten classic that deserves a comeback.

Prep5 minutes
Cook0 minutes
Serves1 cocktail

Ingredients

  • 2 oz blanco tequila
  • 3/4 oz fresh lime juice
  • 1/2 oz grenadine
  • 3 dashes Angostura bitters
  • Lime wheel for garnish

Instructions

  1. 1. Add all ingredients to a shaker with ice.
  2. 2. Shake vigorously for 15 seconds.
  3. 3. Strain into a chilled coupe or rocks glass over ice.
  4. 4. Garnish with a lime wheel.
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