Toreador

• Blanco tequila
  60 ml (2 oz)

  Use a good quality 100% agave tequila
• Apricot liqueur
  25 ml (0.75 oz)

  Such as Giffard, Rothman & Winter, or Bols
• Fresh lime juice
  25 ml (0.75 oz)

  Freshly squeezed is best
• Simple syrup
  10 ml (0.25 oz)

  Adjust to taste, optional for added sweetness

• Cocktail shaker
• Jigger
• Hawthorne strainer
• Fine mesh strainer (optional)
• Citrus juicer

1. 1

   Add tequila, apricot liqueur, fresh lime juice, and simple syrup (if using) to a shaker filled with ice.

2. 2

   Shake vigorously for about 15 seconds, until well-chilled.

3. 3

   Strain into a chilled coupe or cocktail glass. For extra smoothness, double strain using a fine mesh strainer.

4. 4

   Garnish with a lime wheel or a thin twist of lime peel to accentuate the citrus aroma.

• A unique twist on tequila cocktails—something different from the usual Margarita.
• The combination of apricot liqueur and lime creates a delightful sweet-tart balance.
• Simple ingredients but an elegant, complex flavor profile.
• Easy to make at home with standard bar tools.
• Perfectly refreshing for warm weather, but rich enough for year-round enjoyment.

The Toreador traces its roots back to the mid-20th century, first appearing in the 1937 'Cafe Royal Cocktail Book' by William J. Tarling. While overshadowed by its more famous tequila cousin, the Margarita, the Toreador showcases the versatility of tequila in a pre-Margarita world. The addition of apricot liqueur brings a subtle fruitiness that was popular in the cocktail renaissance of the 1930s and 40s, making the Toreador a sophisticated, vintage delight.