Toreador

A fruity, apricot-tinged tequila sour with a bright citrus finish.

Toreador cocktail made with tequila, served in a coupe
Base
tequila
Glassware
Coupe
Flavor Profile
sweetsour

Ingredients

  • 1.5 oz tequila (blanco)
  • 0.5 oz apricot brandy
  • 0.75 oz fresh lime juice
  • 0.25 oz simple syrup

Instructions

  1. 1Shake all ingredients with ice.
  2. 2Shake until well chilled.
  3. 3Strain into a chilled coupe.

Origin & Story

Mexico or United States, mid-1900s

It appeared in mid-century cocktail books as tequila started gaining traction north of the border, pairing it with apricot brandy for a mellower introduction.