Matador
Tequila, pineapple and lime. Simple, fruity and frothy.
Shaken · Coupe · Medium · about 3 minutes · about 10% ABV
Ingredients
- 45 ml Tequila (blanco)
- 90 ml Pineapple juice
- 15 ml Fresh lime juice
- Pineapple wedge (garnish)
Method
- Chill the glass
- Pour 45 ml tequila (blanco) into the shaker
- Pour 90 ml pineapple juice into the shaker
- Add 15 ml fresh lime juice
- Add ice
- Shake hard
- Strain
- Garnish
About the Matador
The sour family. Sours are one of the oldest mixed-drink families. Spirit, citrus and sugar go back to the punches British sailors and traders drank in the 1600s and 1700s, and Jerry Thomas printed sour recipes in the first American bartending book in 1862. Egg white came later, for a silky foam. Almost every classic with fresh citrus, from the Daiquiri to the Whiskey Sour, follows this pattern.
Matador FAQ
What's in a Matador?
45 ml tequila (blanco), 90 ml pineapple juice, 15 ml fresh lime juice, garnished with pineapple wedge.
How strong is a Matador?
About 10% ABV once mixed with ice, which is 1.4 Australian standard drinks per serve. That is about as strong as a glass of wine or lighter.
Should I shake or stir a Matador?
Shake it. citrus, juice and cream need shaking to mix properly and gain a light, lively texture.
What glass do you serve a Matador in?
A coupe, about 180 ml. Chill the glass first and serve without ice. No coupe? Use a martini glass or small wine glass.
