Toreador
Tequila, apricot liqueur and lime. A fruity 1930s sour.
Shaken · Coupe · Medium · about 3 minutes · about 21% ABV
Ingredients
- 45 ml Tequila (blanco)
- 22.5 ml Apricot brandy liqueur
- 22.5 ml Fresh lime juice
- Lime wheel (garnish)
Method
- Chill the glass
- Pour 45 ml tequila (blanco) into the shaker
- Pour 22.5 ml apricot brandy liqueur into the shaker
- Add 22.5 ml fresh lime juice
- Add ice
- Shake hard
- Strain
- Garnish
About the Toreador
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.
Toreador FAQ
What's in a Toreador?
45 ml tequila (blanco), 22.5 ml apricot brandy liqueur, 22.5 ml fresh lime juice, garnished with lime wheel.
How strong is a Toreador?
About 21% ABV once mixed with ice, which is 1.8 Australian standard drinks per serve. That is stronger than a glass of wine.
Should I shake or stir a Toreador?
Shake it. citrus, juice and cream need shaking to mix properly and gain a light, lively texture.
What glass do you serve a Toreador in?
A coupe, about 180 ml. Chill the glass first and serve without ice. No coupe? Use a martini glass or small wine glass.
