Rio Grande (1937)
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A stirred drink of gin, tequila reposado and sweet vermouth, lifted by orange bitters and orange peel. Created by Frank Caiafa at Peacock Alley, Waldorf-Astoria, New York, in 1937.
Similar names: Del Rio, Delores del Rio, Hot in Rio, Rio Grande, Rio Grande Sour
The Rio Grande is documented in the Café Royal Cocktail Book, published in 1937. William J. Tarling compiled the book for the United Kingdom Bartenders Guild.
Method
Stirred
Glass
coupe
Difficulty
Medium
Flavor Profile
Ingredients
Servings:
1
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🌱 Vegan🌾 Gluten-free🍷 Contains sulphites
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AdInstructions
- Mix over ice for about half a minute.
- Pour through a strainer into a cold coupe or Nick & Nora glass.
- Zest an orange peel over the top as a garnish.