Tequila Daisy
A 19th-century classic that predates the Margarita — tequila with orange liqueur, lime, and a splash of soda, widely believed to be the Margarita's direct ancestor. — Crafted by Blinner with Love
Ingredients
- 2 oz Blanco tequila
- 0.8 oz Fresh lime juice
- 0.5 oz Orange curacao
- 0.3 oz Grenadine
- 1 oz Club soda
- orange slice (garnish) garnish
- lime wheel (garnish) garnish
Pairs With
Enjoy alongside chile relleno or soft flour enchiladas verdes, where the orange liqueur's subtle sweetness complements the mild heat and the soda keeps each sip crisp between bites.
Instructions
Add tequila, lime juice, orange curacao, and grenadine to a shaker with ice
Shake well for 10 seconds
Strain into a rocks glass over fresh ice
Top with a splash of club soda
Garnish with an orange slice and lime wheel
Tips
"Margarita" means "daisy" in Spanish — many historians believe this is the origin The grenadine adds a subtle sweetness and beautiful pink tinge Use real pomegranate grenadine for authentic flavor