A rocket powered Trader Vic recipe, adapted here by Simon Difford. A few Tiki trimmings barely tame the triple whammy of lead spirits. Perhaps even more dangerous is the fact that its actually quite moreish! Its perhaps fair to say that breaking the golden rule of mixing base spirits like rum and gin together should only be conducted in the confines of an OTT Tiki concoction.
Mix
1 shot of Light Rum
1 shot of Gin
1 shot of Apricot Brandy
0.25 shots of Cherry Brandy
0.25 shots of Pineapple Juice
Shake
Add all the ingredients to the mixing tin, add lots of ice, shake thoroughly and strain.
Pour
Serve in a Martini glass and garnish with a pineapple slice.
Ingredient Profile
A pineapple wedge garnishes the Pancho Villa cocktail.
Shot by Shot Guide
mix shake and pour's shot by shot guide shows how to mix a Pancho Villa cocktail. Don't forget to check out our Top Ten Tips For Mixing Cocktails
Fill a Martini glass with ice and water to chill it while mixing the cocktail.
Measure 1 shot of Apricot Brandy and add to the mixing tin.
Measure 0.25 shots of Cherry Brandy and add to the mixing tin.
Measure 0.25 shots of Pineapple Juice and add to the mixing tin.
Add lots of ice to the mixing tin.
Shake the drink well until condensation forms on the outside of the mixing tin.
Discard the ice and water in the glass.
Strain the contents of the mixing tin into the glass.
Taste the cocktail and if necessary adjust the balance with a touch of extra sugar or citrus juice.
Garnish the cocktail with a pineapple slice.
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