Mexican Firing Squad
A lively tequila cocktail balancing fresh lime, grenadine and aromatic bitters.
Drink details
Glass
Old Fashioned Glass
Ice
Cubed
Method
Shaken
Strength
Medium
Servings
1
Recipe
Ingredients
Tequila
60 ml
Lime Juice
Freshly squeezed
30 ml
Grenadine
15 ml
Angostura Bitters
2 dashes
Rating
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Method
Preparation
- 1
Add the tequila, fresh lime juice, grenadine and Angostura bitters to a shaker filled with ice.
- 2
Shake vigorously until well chilled.
- 3
Strain into an Old Fashioned glass filled with fresh ice.
About the Mexican Firing Squad
The Mexican Firing Squad is a classic tequila cocktail built around tequila, fresh lime juice, grenadine and aromatic bitters. Its structure resembles a sour, with grenadine providing sweetness and fruit character while bitters add aromatic spice and complexity. The result is a vivid and approachable expression of tequila.
What does a Mexican Firing Squad taste like?
The Mexican Firing Squad tastes tart, fruity and gently spiced. Tequila supplies earthy agave notes, lime provides bright acidity, grenadine contributes rounded fruit sweetness and aromatic bitters add warm spice and complexity.
Tips for making a Mexican Firing Squad
Use freshly squeezed lime juice and avoid adding too much grenadine, which can quickly make the drink overly sweet. Shake thoroughly with ice and strain over fresh ice for a cold, balanced drink.
