Name: Texas Two-Step Cocktail with Citrus
Prep time: 5 min
Total time: 5 min
Yield: 1 serving
Ingredients: 60 ml tequila; 60 ml rum; 7 ml blue curaçao; 7 ml cointreau; 15 ml lime juice; 15 ml sour mix; 1 orange

Equipment

Mixing glass

or Cocktail shaker

Ice

Strainer

Martini glass

or Coupe glass

Jigger*

or Measuring spoons

* optional

Ingredients

1 serving

Cocktail

60 ml tequila
60 ml rum
7 ml blue curaçao
7 ml cointreau
15 ml lime juice, freshly squeezed
15 ml sour mix
1 orange

Nutrition (per serving)

425

Calories

Protein

33g

Carbs

Fat

Fiber

29g

Sugar

48mg

Sodium

Method

Using a jigger, measure the tequila, rum, blue curaçao, and Cointreau into a mixing glass. Add the lime juice and sour mix.

Add ice to the mixing glass. Stir the ingredients vigorously with a bar spoon for about 15-20 seconds, until well-chilled.

0mFeel: Mixing glass feels very cold to the touch

Strain the chilled mixture into a martini glass using a strainer.

Garnish with an orange twist. Gently twist the orange peel over the drink to release the oils, then add the peel to the glass.

Chef's Notes

For a less alcoholic version, reduce the amount of tequila and rum.
If you don't have Cointreau, a different orange liqueur like Triple Sec can be used, though the flavor profile will vary slightly.
Using quality ingredients is key to a great cocktail. Freshly squeezed lime juice makes a significant difference.