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Mexican Firing Squad

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description Mexican Firing Squad Overview

The Mexican Firing Squad is a potent cocktail blending tequila, Cointreau, and Blue Curaçao, typically served in a chilled coupe glass with a grated nutmeg garnish for a complex citrus and spice flavor profile.

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What is traditionally in a Mexican Firing Squad cocktail?

A classic Mexican Firing Squad is made with tequila, lime juice, grenadine, and Angostura bitters, often topped with soda. The bright red color comes from grenadine rather than Blue Curaçao.

What kind of tequila works in a Mexican Firing Squad?

A blanco tequila gives the drink a clean agave profile that works well with lime and bitters. A reposado can make it rounder and oakier, although the traditional style is usually bright and fresh.

Is the Mexican Firing Squad served shaken or stirred?

The tequila, lime, grenadine, and bitters are commonly shaken with ice. The drink is then strained or poured over fresh ice and may be lengthened with soda.

How does a Mexican Firing Squad taste?

It is tart from lime, lightly sweet from grenadine, and aromatic from Angostura bitters. Tequila keeps the drink earthy and agave-forward, making it more complex than a simple tequila-and-soda.

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