Tango Cocktail

Sidecar/New Orleans Sours & Riffs • December 16, 2025

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A photo of the Sunset Tango Martini cocktail containing Beefeater London Dry Gin, Pierre Ferrand Dry Curaçao, Martini & Rossi Rosso Sweet Vermouth, Noilly Prat Dry Vermouth, Freshly squeezed orange juice in a Coupe.

Curiada Ingredients

1.00 fl oz Beefeater London Dry Gin or alternative
0.50 fl oz Pierre Ferrand Dry Curaçao or alternative
0.50 fl oz Martini & Rossi Rosso Sweet Vermouth or alternative
0.50 fl oz Noilly Prat Dry Vermouth or alternative

Other Ingredients

0.50 fl oz Freshly squeezed orange juice

Directions

Add ice to shaker
Pour all ingredients into shaker
Shake well with ice
Fine strain into chilled coupe glass
Express orange zest twist over drink and drop into glass

Cocktail Description

The Tango Cocktail is what happens when a classic martini breaks free and dances with Mediterranean citrus under a crimson sky.

This cocktail strikes a beautiful balance between the juniper-forward punch of Beefeater gin and the complex sweetness of Pierre Ferrand Dry Curaçao, while the dual vermouth approach—sweet Rosso and Extra Dry—creates remarkable depth. Fresh orange juice brightens everything with sunny acidity, making each sip start crisp before melting into a warm, spiced finish. It's surprisingly approachable to make at home despite its sophisticated flavor profile—just measure carefully, shake vigorously, and strain into your best coupe glass. The Sunset Tango shines as an elegant pre-dinner drink for intimate gatherings or special date nights, particularly in those golden-hour moments when day transitions to evening. Pair it with Spanish tapas like garlic shrimp or Manchego cheese for a combination that highlights the cocktail's citrus notes and complements its subtle botanical complexity.