Cortez the Killer

2 oz Blanco tequila, Lunazul Blanco
3⁄4 oz Bonal Gentiane Quina
1⁄4 oz Crème de Cacao
1 twst Orange peel (as garnish)
Instructions

Stir, strain, coupe, garnish

Notes

Didn't have Lunazul on hand, so made it w/ Partida Blanco - turned out great. Regan's book says the original author is now aging batches of this in a Hudson rye barrel.

Cocktail summary
Created by
Brent Butler, Blackbird, San Francisco
Is an
authentic recipe
Reference

Regan, G., Annual Manual for Bartenders, 2011

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