Tag: Mexico

1951–1960 Cocktails

070 – Batanga

by warwickmails • October 28, 2021 • 1 Comment

A 2021 re-discovery of the 1961 ‘Batanga’ cocktail. A continuing journey through the cocktail’s of the past. This time, the ‘Batanga’. BATANGA Created by Don Javier in his bar ‘The Chapel’ in the town of Tequila, Mexico. Let’s give the ‘Batanga’ an authentic post-lockdown, ‘Locktail’ re-discovery. Make your own ‘mix-at-home’ cocktail, the ‘Batanga’. INGREDIENTS60ml Tequila…

1931-1940 Cocktails, IBA Contemporary Classics, IBA Official

041 – Margarita

by warwickmails • September 29, 2021 • 2 Comments

Sydney Covid ‘lock-down’ Margarita cocktail, in a contemporary frozen variation. Lock-down has inspired me to explore this famous cocktail. Let’s take a look at the almost 100-year old ‘Margarita’ cocktail and construct a 2021 ‘make-at-home’ Frozen Margarita remake. FROZEN MARGARITA There are at least half-a-dozen origin stories for the Margarita. What is clear is that…