Matador
Matador is a tropical, citrus and sour cocktail made with Tequila, with moderate flavor complexity.
Ingredients
- 30 ml blanco tequila
- 60 ml pineapple juice
- 20 ml fresh lime juice
- Ice
Method
- In a shaker with ice, combine the blanco tequila, pineapple juice, and lime juice.
- Shake until chilled.
- Strain into a chilled cocktail glass or coupe, no ice in the serve.
FAQ
What is in a Matador?
A Matador is made with 30 ml blanco tequila, 60 ml pineapple juice, 20 ml fresh lime juice and Ice.
When should you serve a Matador?
A Matador fits the beach, a party, a hot day, easy prep and a classic.
What is the bartender tip for a Matador?
Trader Vic's 1972 spec is short on tequila (30 ml) and long on pineapple (60 ml): the glass is tropical, not an agave shot. 100% agave blanco; reposado disappears behind the fruit. No triple sec and no syrup — the pineapple sweetens; if the juice is quite dry, 5 ml of simple syrup fixes it. Cold glass, up: on the rocks it's a different drink. The catalog's Margarita uses Cointreau; the Pineapple Devil's Margarita adds syrup and a red wine float. Here it's just three lines.