Mexican Firing Squad
Tequila, lime, grenadine and bitters. A 1930s Mexico City sour.
Shaken · Rocks glass · Medium · about 3 minutes · about 15% ABV
Ingredients
- 60 ml Tequila (blanco)
- 22.5 ml Fresh lime juice
- 15 ml Grenadine
- 3 dashes Angostura bitters
- 30 ml Soda water
- Lime wheel (garnish)
Method
- Pour 60 ml tequila (blanco) into the shaker
- Add 22.5 ml fresh lime juice
- Pour 15 ml grenadine into the shaker
- Add 3 dashes of Angostura bitters
- Add ice
- Shake hard
- Strain
- Top with 30 ml soda water
- Garnish
About the Mexican Firing Squad
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.
Mexican Firing Squad FAQ
What's in a Mexican Firing Squad?
60 ml tequila (blanco), 22.5 ml fresh lime juice, 15 ml grenadine, 3 dashes angostura bitters, 30 ml soda water, garnished with lime wheel.
How strong is a Mexican Firing Squad?
About 15% ABV once mixed with ice, which is 2.0 Australian standard drinks per serve. That is stronger than a glass of wine.
Should I shake or stir a Mexican Firing Squad?
Shake it. citrus, juice and cream need shaking to mix properly and gain a light, lively texture.
What glass do you serve a Mexican Firing Squad in?
A rocks glass, about 300 ml. Serve it over ice. No rocks glass? Use any short, heavy tumbler.
