Cocktail Recipes

Mexican Firing Squad

Modern | Collins | from Anders Erickson

The drink is essentially a tequila Collins, made with lime in place of lemon and grenadine in place of plain sugar, with the addition of some Angostura bitters.

Ingredients

Amount	Ingredient	Brand
1 1⁄2 oz / 38 ml 2 1⁄4 oz / 56 ml 3 oz / 75 ml 4 1⁄2 oz / 113 ml	Reposado Tequila	Milagro
3⁄4 oz / 19 ml 1 1⁄8 oz / 28 ml 1 1⁄2 oz / 38 ml 2 1⁄4 oz / 56 ml	Grenadine
3⁄4 oz / 19 ml 1 1⁄8 oz / 28 ml 1 1⁄2 oz / 38 ml 2 1⁄4 oz / 56 ml	Fresh Lime Juice
3 to 4 dashes 4 1⁄2 to 6 dashes 6 to 8 dashes 9 to 12 dashes	Bitters	Angostura Aromatic Bitters

Notes

• Method: Shaken
• Pour: Double Strain
• Glassware:
  • Low Ball
  • Large Ice cube
• Garnish: Lime wheel
• Special Prep: None