Tequila Mockingbird
Tequila, crème de menthe and lime. Minty, green and a little cheeky.
Shaken · Coupe · Medium · about 3 minutes · about 23% ABV
Ingredients
- 45 ml Tequila (blanco)
- 15 ml Crème de menthe
- 15 ml Fresh lime juice
- Lime wheel (garnish)
Method
- Chill the glass
- Pour 45 ml tequila (blanco) into the shaker
- Pour 15 ml crème de menthe into the shaker
- Add 15 ml fresh lime juice
- Add ice
- Shake hard
- Strain
- Garnish
About the Tequila Mockingbird
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.
Tequila Mockingbird FAQ
What's in a Tequila Mockingbird?
45 ml tequila (blanco), 15 ml crème de menthe, 15 ml fresh lime juice, garnished with lime wheel.
How strong is a Tequila Mockingbird?
About 23% ABV once mixed with ice, which is 1.7 Australian standard drinks per serve. That is stronger than a glass of wine.
Should I shake or stir a Tequila Mockingbird?
Shake it. citrus, juice and cream need shaking to mix properly and gain a light, lively texture.
What glass do you serve a Tequila Mockingbird in?
A coupe, about 180 ml. Chill the glass first and serve without ice. No coupe? Use a martini glass or small wine glass.
