Diablo

By: James Chatto

The Diablo definitely calls for a silver (white) tequila that won't disrupt the blackcurrant flavour of the cassis too much. Jose Cuervo Classico Tequila is a fine example with a peppery edge that marries nicely with the ginger ale. Smooth and refreshing, this is a lovely aperitif to sip as the sun goes down.

1½ oz Jose Cuervo Classico Tequila
¾ oz crème de cassis
½ oz fresh lime juice
Ginger ale

Garnish:
Lime wheel

1. In a tumbler, stir together tequila, crème de cassis and lime juice. Add ice and top up with ginger ale. Garnish with a lime wheel.

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A Little Bit of Rita in My Life

By: Michelle P. E. Hunt and Laura Panter

Summertime sipping is never complete without the cool taste of a Margarita. This sumptuous blend of tequila, ice, triple sec and lime takes on new meaning with the addition of some new flavour twists.

1 . Ciclon, a tequila-spiked gold rum adds a wild zing of citrus.

2. Replacing triple sec with Grand Marnier adds a layered, rich flavour.

3. Try a splash of blue curaçao for an ocean experience.

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Bronx

By: James Chatto

 

Created by Johnny Solon, bartender at the Waldorf Astoria, New York in 1906, after a trip to the Bronx Zoo.

1/2 oz sweet red vermouth
1/2 oz dry white vermouth
1 oz gin
Juice of 1/4 orange

1. Pour the two vermouths and the fresh orange juice into a shaker and add the gin. Shake sharply and strain into the glass.
2. Garnish with a quarter of a slice of orange on the rim of the glass.

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