Mezcal

Question 1

Margarita

Answer 1

Ingredients:

2 oz. Tequila

3/4 oz. Cointreau (or Combier)

3/4 oz. Lime Juice

Simple Syrup to taste (optional)

Preparation: Shake all ingredients with ice and strain into salt-rimmed glass, with or without ice.

Presentation: Cocktail Glass, Lime Wedge

Question 2

Paloma

Answer 2

Ingredients:

2 oz. Tequila

One-half Lime

Chilled Grapefruit Soda

Preparation: Muddle lime in Highball glass. Rim with salt and add ice. Build the drink over the ice and stir gently.

Presentation: Highball Glass, Lime Wedge

Question 3

Naked and Famous

Answer 3

Ingredients:

3/4 oz. Mezcal

3/4 oz. Yellow Chartreuse

3/4 oz. Aperol

3/4 oz. Lime juice

Preparation: Shake all ingredients with ice and strain.

Presentation: Cocktail Coupe, Lemon Twist (optional)

Question 4

Tequila Sunrise

Answer 4

Ingredients:

1.5 oz. Tequila

3 oz. Orange Juice

1/2 oz. Grenadine

Preparation: Pour tequila and orange juice into an ice-filled glass. Add grenadine but do not stir to create the “sunrise” effect.

Presentation: Highball Glass, Orange Slice and Cherry