Tequila Sunrise Tango
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Curiada Ingredients
Other Ingredients
- 0.50 fl oz Freshly squeezed lime juice
- 1.00 pinch Salt
Directions
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Add ice to shaker
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Pour all ingredients into shaker
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Shake well with ice
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Fine strain into chilled coupe glass
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Garnish with lime wedge
Cocktail Description
The Tequila Sunrise Tango takes the familiar Mexican spirit for a sophisticated twirl across the dance floor, transforming it into something unexpectedly complex and utterly captivating.
This elegant coupe cocktail balances the vanilla-oak warmth of reposado tequila with subtle smoke from mezcal, while Montenegro's bitter-sweet herbal notes add depth and intrigue. The elderflower liqueur contributes delicate floral sweetness, brightened by fresh lime juice with salt amplifying all flavors. The resulting taste is multilayered—smoky and earthy foundations rise to meet citrus brightness and floral notes, finishing with gentle bitterness and a whisper of salt.
Perfect for warm summer evenings or as an impressive dinner party aperitif, this cocktail shines when you're looking to elevate beyond basic margaritas. Though requiring several specialty ingredients, the preparation itself is straightforward—a simple shake and strain. It pairs beautifully with Mexican cuisine featuring subtle complexity (think mole dishes or grilled fish tacos), and stands up wonderfully to bold cheeses on a sophisticated charcuterie board.
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