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Pom Padre

Reader Submissions: Tequila Cocktail Contest: May, 2010

From Ryan Kelley

 Pom Padre

Pom Padre - Tequila Cocktail

Your Name (optional): 

Ryan Kelley

Your tequila cocktail recipe. 

Pom Padre

Ingredients

* 2 oz tequila blanco

* 1/2 oz Benedictine herbal liqueur

* 1/2 oz PAMA pomegranate liqueur

* 1/4 oz Patrón Citrónge orange liqueur

* 1 oz pineapple juice

* 1 oz cranberry juice

* splash of lime juice

Directions

1. Combine all ingredients into a cocktail shaker with ice.

2. Shake, strain, and pour into a martini glass.

3. Garnish with a lime wedge.

Your inspiration. 

I was challenging myself to come up with a tequila cocktail using Benedictine that wasn't too heavy on the "herbal" aspect. It works because the tequila and benedictine stand out, even amongst the fruit juices and small portions of other liqueurs. The cocktail is a beautiful orange color - unique for a tequila cocktail. It glows!

Advice 

  • Measurements are important for this drink, as are brands. Benedictine and PAMA are a must. Combier or Cointreau can be used as a substitute for Patron Citronge.

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