Banderilla

Banderilla is a vibrant, bittersweet sour that reimagines the classic apricot-led Toreador with an agave-forward punch. Shaken to a frosty chill with a balanced split base of smoky mezcal and crisp blanco tequila, it harmonizes lush apricot liqueur, fresh lime juice, a splash of bittersweet orange aperitivo, and a touch of saline before being strained over fresh ice.

Ingredients:

• 22.5 ml Del Maguey Vida Clásico Mezcal

• 22.5 ml Patrón Silver blanco tequila

• 22.5 ml Apricot (brandy) liqueur

• 22.5 ml Lime juice (freshly squeezed)

• 15 ml Aperitivo Luxardo (Aperol-style liqueur)

• 3 drops of saline solution (20g sea salt to 80g water) or a mere pinch of salt

Instructions:

• Select and pre-chill an old-fashioned glass.

• Prepare a garnish of a lime wedge.

• Shake all ingredients with ice.

• Stain into an ice-filled glass (preferably a large cube or chunk of block ice).

• Garnish with a lime wedge on the rim.

Attribution:
Recipe: Simon Difford
Origin: Difford’s Guide
Photo: Difford’s Guide