Matador Cocktail Recipe

The Matador cocktail is a delightful fusion of Mexican heritage and tropical flavors, blending the bold character of tequila with the sweet tang of pineapple juice and citrusy notes from lime and triple sec. This vibrant cocktail offers a perfect balance of sweetness and acidity, making it a refreshing choice for any occasion. With its smooth yet exotic taste, the Matador is a great alternative to classics like the Margarita, offering a fruitier, slightly sweeter profile.

Matador Cocktail Recipe

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Cuisine: MexicanDifficulty: Easy

Servings

1

servings

Prep time

5

minutes

Calories

214

kcal

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Ingredients

Metric US

• 45 ml 1 1/2 fl oz tequila

• 22.5 ml 2/3 fl oz triple sec

• 15 ml 1/2 fl oz freshly squeezed lime juice

• 7.5 ml 1/3 fl oz simple syrup

• 60 ml 2 fl oz pineapple juice

• Ice cubes

Equipment

• 
  Cocktail Shaker
• 
  Hawthorne strainer
• 
  Jigger
• 
  Coupe glass

Instructions

• Fill a cocktail shaker with ice cubes.
• Pour in the tequila, triple sec, lime juice, simple syrup, and pineapple juice.
• Shake well for about 15 seconds until well chilled.
• Strain the mixture into a chilled coupe glass.
• Garnish with a pineapple wedge or lime wheel.

Notes

• For an extra refreshing touch, rim your glass with a mix of sugar and lime zest to enhance the tropical flavors.