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Matador

Classic/vintage · Short and stirred · Spirit-forward

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. 1 Select and pre-chill a COUPE GLASS.
  2. 2 Prepare garnish of lemon zest twist.

Method

  1. 3 STIR all ingredients with ice.
  2. 4 FINE STRAIN into chilled glass.

Garnish

  1. 5 EXPRESS lemon zest twist over the cocktail and use as garnish.

Flavour profile

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.