Mexican Flag
The Mexican Flag is a sweet shot made with Grenadine, Green Crème de Menthe and Tequila. It is layered and served in a shot glass, about 21% ABV.
- Method
- Layered
- Glass
- Shot glass
- Served
- Shot
- Strength
- About 21% ABV
- Family
- Shot
- Flavour
- Sweet
Ingredients
- 15mlGrenadine
- 15mlGreen Crème de Menthe
- 15mlTequila
How to make it
- Pour the grenadine into a shot glass.
- Slowly float the green crème de menthe on top over the back of a bar spoon, then float the tequila on top of that.
Tip: Pour each layer slowly over the back of a bar spoon, heaviest first.
About the Mexican Flag
The red, green and clear layers stand in for the colours of the Mexican flag, which makes it a Cinco de Mayo regular. Some versions use melon liqueur for the green layer.
Missing something?
- No Grenadine? Use Raspberry Syrup (Berry instead of pomegranate)
- No Green Crème de Menthe? Use White Crème de Menthe (Same flavour, clear)
- No Tequila? Use Tequila Reposado (Rounder, a little oak)
- No Tequila? Use Mezcal (Adds smoke)
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