Coctel Bandera Mexicana Mexican Flag Cocktail
Celebrate the vibrant spirit of Mexico with the Coctel Bandera Mexicana (Mexican Flag Cocktail), a stunning layered drink inspired by the colors of the Mexican flag. This festive cocktail combines the zesty tang of lime juice, the bold kick of silver tequila, and the natural sweetness of freshly blended watermelon juice for a trio of flavors that delight the palate. The drink is topped with the unmistakable green of Midori melon liqueur, creating a visually striking red, white, and green presentation that’s perfect for fiestas, Cinco de Mayo, or any special occasion. With just 10 minutes of prep time, this eye-catching cocktail is as easy to make as it is to sip, complete with a salted rim and lime wedge garnish for an extra burst of flavor. Treat your guests to a taste of Mexico with this irresistible, conversation-starting beverage!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons Lime juice
- 2 ounces Silver tequila
- 1 tablespoon Simple syrup
- 2 ounces Freshly blended or strained watermelon juice
- 1 ounce Triple sec
- 1 ounce Midori (melon liqueur)
- 1 cup Ice
- 2 tablespoons Salt
- 1 for garnish Lime wedge
Instructions
Prepare the glass by running a lime wedge around the rim, then dipping the rim into a shallow plate with salt. Set the glass aside.
In a cocktail shaker, combine the lime juice, silver tequila, and simple syrup with 1/2 cup of ice. Shake well until chilled.
Pour the mixture carefully into the prepared glass as the 'white' layer. Only fill the glass one-third of the way to leave room for the other layers.
Rinse the shaker, then add the watermelon juice and triple sec. Add ice, shake to combine, and gently pour this mixture over the back of a spoon to float it as the 'red' layer.
For the final 'green' layer, pour the Midori gently over the back of a spoon to float it on top of the red layer.
Serve immediately with a lime wedge on the rim for garnish. Enjoy your festive Coctel Bandera Mexicana!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
376 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 0.1 g | 0% | |
| Saturated Fat | 0.0 g | 0% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 14162 mg | 616% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 39.9 g | 15% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 0.5 g | 2% | |
| Total Sugars | 34.6 g | ||
| Protein | 0.5 g | 1% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 13 mg | 1% | |
| Iron | 0.2 mg | 1% | |
| Potassium | 139 mg | 3% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
