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The Quirky Foodster Team
Coupe or cocktail glass
Glass
Lime wheel
Garnish
Ingredients
- Tequila — 45 ml (1 1/2 oz)
- Pineapple juice — 45 ml (1 1/2 oz)
- Fresh lime juice — 15 ml (1/2 oz)
Method
- Add all ingredients to a shaker with ice.
- Shake until well chilled.
- Strain into a chilled coupe.
- Garnish with a lime wheel.
Description: A simple, bright tequila and pineapple sour, a lesser-known mid-1900s classic.
Cultural Background: Documented from the 1930s-40s, part of the wave of tequila cocktails that emerged as the spirit gained wider international recognition.
Tips: Fresh pineapple juice makes a real difference against the canned version.
Variations: A dash of orange liqueur bridges this drink closer to a fruity Margarita.
Serving Suggestion: Serve up, well chilled, as a bright, easy-drinking tequila sour.
Nutrition: Approx. 160 kcal per serving
FAQs:
Q: Is this a common modern drink?
A: Less commonly seen today than the Margarita or Paloma, but a genuine vintage tequila classic worth trying.
- Tequila — 45 ml (1 1/2 oz)
- Pineapple juice — 45 ml (1 1/2 oz)
- Fresh lime juice — 15 ml (1/2 oz)
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