Charro Negro
Tequila, lime and cola with a salted rim. A Mexican cantina favourite.
Built in glass · Highball · Easy · about 2 minutes · about 10% ABV
Ingredients
- 50 ml Tequila (blanco)
- 15 ml Fresh lime juice
- 120 ml Cola
- Lime wedge (garnish)
Method
- Salt the rim
- Ice the glass
- Pour 50 ml tequila (blanco) into the glass
- Add 15 ml fresh lime juice
- Pour 120 ml cola into the glass
- Garnish
Tip
Squeeze the lime in first, then add ice and cola.
About the Charro Negro
The Charro Negro is a popular Mexican highball of tequila, cola and lime, much like a Cuba Libre with tequila.
The fizz and Collins family. Tall, sour and fizzy drinks became popular in the second half of the 1800s, once soda water was easy to get. Jerry Thomas printed the Tom Collins in 1876, the Gin Fizz was a craze in New Orleans and the Rickey was born in Washington, D.C. in the 1880s. They all add soda to a sour to make it long and refreshing.
Charro Negro FAQ
What's in a Charro Negro?
50 ml tequila (blanco), 15 ml fresh lime juice, 120 ml cola, garnished with lime wedge.
How strong is a Charro Negro?
About 10% ABV once mixed with ice, which is 1.6 Australian standard drinks per serve. That is about as strong as a glass of wine or lighter.
Should I shake or stir a Charro Negro?
Neither. Build it straight in the glass over ice, then give it one gentle stir.
What glass do you serve a Charro Negro in?
A highball, about 350 ml. Serve it over ice. No highball? Use any tall, straight-sided glass.
