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Tequila and Tonic Recipe
Ivy Mix, an owner of Leyenda, a Brooklyn bar with a focus on Latin spirits, thinks this drink requires an earthy lowland tequila (that is, grown in the valley section of Jalisco), such at the Partida reposado, which is aged slightly, and has toasty, nutty flavors For its tonic match, she reaches for Canada Dry or Schweppes, which have “more quinine kick” in her opinion For a switch, try this recipe with mezcal
tequila, tonic water
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Oaxaca Old-Fashioned Recipe
Some rye or bourbon, sugar, Angostura bitters and a twist: The old-fashioned cocktail is a dependable formula Here, tequila and mescal take whiskey's place in a south-of-the-border spin on the traditional recipe Invented in 2007 at Death & Co
reposado tequila, mezcal, agave nectar, orange peel
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Mexican Martini Recipe
Originally the Mexican Martini was just a large margarita in Austin, Tex But the presentation calls for the margarita to be served in a martini glass, with olives on a spear Because it is about twice as large as a regular drink, customers are usually given the cocktail shaker and invited to pour it themselves.
reposado tequila, cointreau, lime juice, orange juice, olive, olives