Pierre Rodriguez

1 oz Tequila, Espolon Reposado
1⁄2 oz Suze
1⁄2 oz Orange liqueur, Royal Combier
1 oz Grapefruit juice
1 twst Grapefruit peel
Instructions

Add all the liquid to an ice-filled glass and stir for at least 1 minute to release the flavors. Strain into a coupe and garnish with the peel.

Notes

This one came to me as I was experimenting with Margarita variations. To me, grapefruit juice and tequila are a match the Imbibing gods meant to be. The addition of the Suze brings out the woodsiness to a heavenly level.

History

Take on the classic Margarita

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Comments
Tucker commented on 6/01/2014:

This is delicious for summer. Used Pierre Ferrand dry curacao. My wife wasn't planning on having a cocktail, but took one sip and then claimed the entire drink.

I reconstructed this using El Buho mezcal and the level of 'woodsiness' went to another level. So, I went again without the Suze and upped the curucao to replace it and it was fantastic!

A good way to employ Royal Combier's somewhat herbal orange essence, bridging the grapefruit and Suze. Meanwhile, the earthy gentian flavors of the Suze transform the tequila into a mezcal-like flavor. This drink is at its best when cold, the earthiness becomes somewhat muddy as it warms.