Mexican Firing Squad Special Cocktail
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From La Cucaracha Bar in Mexico City, 1937: tequila blanco shaken with lime juice, grenadine and Angostura bitters, served with pineapple, orange and Luxardo. Tart and fruity, with only a little sweetness.
Similar names: Baumé Squad, Bomb Squad, Circular Firing Squad, Mexican Firing Squad, Mexican Firing Squad, Mexican Firing Squad Special, Pineapple Death Squad
The drink dates from 1937 and is tied to La Cucaracha Bar in Mexico City. It appeared in the 1939 edition of Charles Baker's The Gentleman's Guide Companion.
Method
Shaken
Glass
highball
Difficulty
Hard
Flavor Profile
Ingredients
Servings:
1
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13 ml
2 dash
as garnish
60 ml
1 wdg
as garnish
1 sli
as garnish
20 ml
🌱 Vegan🌾 Gluten-free
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AdInstructions
- Combine all ingredients in a shaker with ice
- Shake well
- Strain into a highball glass filled with ice
- Garnish and serve