Matador
4.2 84 ratings
Ingredients
5/6 oz Reposado tequila
5/6 oz Orange Curaçao
1 oz Dry vermouth
1/12 oz Mezcal
How to make
Serve in a coupe glass
Prepare
- 1 Select and pre-chill a COUPE GLASS.
- 2 Prepare garnish of lemon zest twist.
Method
- 3 STIR all ingredients with ice.
- 4 FINE STRAIN into chilled glass.
Garnish
- 5 EXPRESS lemon zest twist over the cocktail and use as garnish.
Flavour profile
No alcohol
Medium
Boozy
Sweet
Medium
Dry/sour
25.2% alc./vol. · 1.5 standard drinks · 176 calories
History
Enjoy as an alternative to a Dry Martini or as a nightcap. While classic recipes use equal parts, adding more mellowing vermouth and a splash of mezcal creates a pleasing balance. A small amount of overproof rum can add extra kick.
W. J. Tarling's 1937 Café Royal Cocktail Book includes a recipe for this drink. MATADOR 1/3 Orange Curaçao. 1/3 French Vermouth. 1/3 Tequila. Shake.