A batanga is a cocktail made with tequila, lime juice, and cola (e.g. Mexican Coke),[1][2][3] and served in a glass with a salted rim.[4] It is like a Cuba Libre, except with tequila in place of rum. Credit for the invention of the drink is often given to Don Javier Delgado, owner of La Capilla in Tequila, Mexico, who was said to have invented it in 1961 after a particularly "rotund" customer.[5] It is a fairly popular drink in Mexico.[2][6] Supercall notes, "At La Capilla, the drink is stirred with a long, wood-handle knife that was previously used to chop up limes, ingredients for guacamole, chiles for salsa and countless other common kitchen ingredients" which slightly imparts those flavors to the drink.[7]
References edit
- ^ Sandham, T. (2012). World's Best Cocktails: 500 Signature Drinks from the World's Best Bars and Bartenders. Fair Winds Press. p. 228. ISBN 978-1-59233-527-5. Retrieved 20 February 2020.
- ^ a b Martineau, C. (2015). How the Gringos Stole Tequila: The Modern Age of Mexico's Most Traditional Spirit. None. Chicago Review Press. p. 174. ISBN 978-1-61374-908-1. Retrieved 20 February 2020.
- ^ Double Eagle Imports Ltd. "La Batanga Cocktail Recipe". Arrogante Tequila. Retrieved 2019-07-21.
- ^ "Twist of the Knife: Tequila's Authentic Batanga". Saveur. 18 March 2019.
- ^ Cowin, D.; Krader, K. (2005). Food and Wine Cocktails 2005: The Best Drinks from America's Hottest Bars, Lounges and Restaurants. Food & Wine Cocktails. American Express Food & Wine Magazine Corporation. p. 109. ISBN 978-1-932624-02-1. Retrieved 20 February 2020.
- ^ "Batanga Cocktail Recipe". Diffordsguide.com. Retrieved 2019-07-21.
- ^ "How to Make a Batanga with Tequila and Coke". Supercall. Retrieved 2019-07-21.