Summer is here, which means sand in your hair and something strong in your drink. However, most of the popular drinks for summer are fruity, colorful and come dressed with a little umbrella. And while there is absolutely nothing wrong with getting your piña colada on, everyone knows that a mixed drink is not the manliest thing to order at the bar.
Odds are your go-to is a gin and tonic, a whiskey sour, or maybe a Jack-and-coke. But let’s be honest, none of these will give you that summer taste. If you are looking for a delicious drink that won’t hurt your ego, we’ve got the perfect drink for you; we call it the “Mexico Meets Milan,” because it’ll conjure up mental images of two amazing destinations. But it’s all possible at home, and with only two ingredients and three easy steps.
First up: tequila, a liquor that is all-too-often drowned in cheap margarita mix. So let’s put an end to the extra sugary, extra fruity and sweet and try something that will give you more bang for your buck. For this recipe you’ll use Añejo tequila, providing a smoky flavor.
Next, you’ll pair that with bittersweet amaro, making your taste buds dance all night long. A zesty blood orange peel adds just the right amount of twist that the cocktail needs. All you need to do is mix 1.5 oz of Gran Centenario Añejo Tequila with .5 oz of Fernet Branca Amaro in a cocktail shaker filled with ice and gently stir. Then, pour over an ice cube in your glass of choice, and you are ready to party! It doesn’t get more straightforward than that.
Are you a more visual learner? Never fear. Here’s the Mexico Meets Milan summer cocktail recipe in infographic form:
Not only will this drink taste better than that boring gin and tonic you always order, you’ll look awesome drinking it. And, just because it tastes better, does not mean that it doesn’t have the ability to pack a punch. This expertly crafted cocktail is the perfect stiff drink for any summer party.
Want to know the best part about the Mexico meets Milan? You won’t feel bad about doing any damage to that summer body you’ve been working so hard on. Whether you are a cocktail enthusiast or not, you will be able to taste the quality in the ingredients that Jarret Hipp, general manager at Kosar’s Steakhouse at Hard Rock Rocksino, says “add both complexity and softness to the cocktail.” So say goodbye to cheap tequila and sugary margaritas because you deserve to drink like you are on vacation without the hangover. Not too fruity and not too colorful, the Mexico meets Milan gives you the ultimate tequila cocktail whose name you won’t be afraid to say at the bar.
