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The Batanga is a Mexican tequila highball made with cola, fresh lime juice, and salt. It is associated with La Capilla bar in Tequila, Jalisco, where Don Javier Delgado Corona is credited with creating the drink in the 1950s. The drink is built over ice, usually in a salt-rimmed glass, and combines tequila with the sweetness and carbonation of cola and the acidity of lime. It is for drinkers seeking a simple mixed drink with a cola base.
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What is in a traditional Batanga cocktail?
A Batanga is a Mexican tequila highball made with tequila, cola, fresh lime juice, and salt. It is usually built over ice and served in a salt-rimmed glass.
Where was the Batanga created?
The Batanga is associated with La Capilla bar in Tequila, Jalisco. Don Javier Delgado Corona is widely credited with creating the drink in the 1950s.
Why is the Batanga glass rimmed with salt?
Salt is part of the drink's traditional flavor profile and balances the sweetness of cola and the acidity of lime. It is commonly applied to the rim before the tequila, lime, cola, and ice are added.
Is a Batanga the same as a tequila and Coke?
It contains tequila and cola, but a traditional Batanga also includes fresh lime juice and salt. The drink is associated with a specific preparation at La Capilla, not just any tequila mixed with cola.
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