Mexican 55
A French 75 made with tequila.
Shaken · Champagne flute · Medium · about 3 minutes · about 13% ABV
Ingredients
- 30 ml Tequila (blanco)
- 15 ml Fresh lime juice
- 15 ml Sugar syrup
- 60 ml Champagne or sparkling wine
- Lime twist (garnish)
Method
- Chill the glass
- Pour 30 ml tequila (blanco) into the shaker
- Add 15 ml fresh lime juice
- Pour 15 ml sugar syrup into the shaker
- Add ice
- Shake hard
- Strain
- Top with 60 ml champagne or sparkling wine
- Garnish
About the Mexican 55
The sparkling family. Champagne cocktails go back to Jerry Thomas's 1862 book, where a sugar cube and bitters were dropped into a glass of sparkling wine. The French 75, the Kir Royale and the Bellini, created in Venice in the 1940s, made sparkling drinks the symbol of celebration.
Mexican 55 FAQ
What's in a Mexican 55?
30 ml tequila (blanco), 15 ml fresh lime juice, 15 ml sugar syrup, 60 ml champagne or sparkling wine, garnished with lime twist.
How strong is a Mexican 55?
About 13% ABV once mixed with ice, which is 1.5 Australian standard drinks per serve. That is about as strong as a glass of wine or lighter.
Should I shake or stir a Mexican 55?
Shake it. citrus, juice and cream need shaking to mix properly and gain a light, lively texture.
What glass do you serve a Mexican 55 in?
A champagne flute, about 180 ml. Chill the glass first and serve without ice. No champagne flute? Use a small wine glass.
