Tequila Mockingbird
A refreshing, herbal tequila sour brightened with cooling crème de menthe.
Base
tequila
Glassware
Coupe
Flavor Profile
herbalsourrefreshing
Ingredients
- 2 oz tequila (blanco)
- 0.75 oz white crème de menthe
- 0.75 oz fresh lime juice
Instructions
- 1Shake all ingredients with ice.
- 2Shake until well chilled.
- 3Strain into a chilled coupe.
Origin & Story
United States, 1970s
Its punny name nods to the famous novel while pairing tequila with an unexpected mint note for a cooling, herbal twist on the tequila sour.
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