Name: Mexican Firing Squad Cocktail Recipe
Prep time: 5 min
Yield: 1 serving
Ingredients: 60 ml Tequila; 30 ml lime juice; 15 ml Grenadine; 2 dashes Angostura Bitters

Mexican Firing Squad

Description

The Mexican Firing Squad was created in Mexico City in the 1930s. It is a bold tequila cocktail that balances sweet, tart, and bitter flavors.

The use of grenadine and angostura bitters adds complexity and a deep red color.

Ingredients

60 ml Tequila
30 ml lime juice
15 ml Grenadine
2 dashes Angostura Bitters

Instructions

Shake all ingredients with ice.
Strain into a rocks glass filled with ice.
Garnish with a lime wheel.

Recommended glassware

Highball Glass (recommended)

A tall everyday glass for mixed drinks with ice and a longer pour.

240–350 ml Tall cylindrical shape with room for ice and mixer.

Best for: Moscow Mule, Dark and Stormy, Scotch Highball, Rum and Coke, Mojito variations.

Garnish: Good for wedges, spears, herbs, and long-drink garnishes.

Quick facts

5 mins Easy Ice