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Batanga

The Batanga is a citrusy highball made with Tequila, Lime Juice, Cola and Salt. It is stirred and served in a highball glass, about 10% ABV.

Method
Stirred
Glass
Highball glass
Served
Highball
Strength
About 10% ABV
Family
Highball
Flavour
Citrus
Listed in
Difford's Guide Hall of Fame

Ingredients

How to make it

  1. Rim glass with salt.
  2. Build tequila and lime over ice.
  3. Top with cola.
  4. Stir with knife.

Tip: Stir with plenty of cold, hard ice for 20 to 30 seconds. You want it chilled and silky, not cloudy.

About the Batanga

Created by Don Javier at La Capilla in Tequila, Mexico.

Missing something?

  • No Tequila? Use Tequila Reposado (Rounder, a little oak)
  • No Tequila? Use Mezcal (Adds smoke)
  • No Lime Juice? Use Lime (Squeeze fresh: 1 lime gives about 25 ml)
  • No Lime Juice? Use Lemon Juice (Softer, different aroma)

All swaps for Tequila and Lime Juice

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