Matador
A tropical tequila cocktail combining pineapple juice and fresh lime.
Drink details
Glass
Highball Glass
Ice
Cubed
Method
Shaken
Strength
Medium
Servings
1
Recipe
Ingredients
Tequila
45 ml
Pineapple Juice
90 ml
Lime Juice
Freshly squeezed
15 ml
Rating
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Method
Preparation
- 1
Add the tequila, pineapple juice and fresh lime juice to a shaker filled with ice.
- 2
Shake vigorously until well chilled.
- 3
Strain into a highball glass filled with fresh ice.
About the Matador
The Matador is a simple tequila cocktail that pairs the earthy character of tequila with pineapple and lime. Its straightforward combination creates a tropical but still distinctly tequila-forward drink, with pineapple providing fruit and sweetness while lime adds the acidity needed to keep the cocktail refreshing.
What does a Matador taste like?
The Matador tastes tropical, fruity and citrusy. Tequila contributes earthy and vegetal agave notes, pineapple juice adds ripe fruit sweetness and body, and fresh lime provides a bright acidic finish that keeps the drink balanced.
Tips for making a Matador
Use fresh lime juice and good-quality pineapple juice. Shake thoroughly with ice to integrate the fruit juice with the tequila, then serve over fresh ice. The drink should remain bright and refreshing rather than excessively sweet.
