But in any case the drink is well made at the Kentucky Club, using the classic recipe of tequila, sweetened lime juice and a bit of Controy (Mexican orange liqueur) served in a rocks glass with a salted rim.
The Bencini Buio mixes two rhums with sweet vermouth and Campari, while the Paloma is a twist on a classic margarita with anejo tequila, grapefruit, tonic and salt.
Before serving, combine the mix with your alcohol of choice -- vodka is classic, though I prefer tequila (Bloody Maria) -- in a big ice-filled pitcher, and you're good to go.
Joining the El Roberto on the 10-dollar refresco list are classics like the Paloma (tequila, grapefruit soda and lime), a Tequila Sunrise with house-made grenadine, and a Bloody Maria chock full of tomato juice, carrot and a homemade pickled quail egg.
A classic margarita uses two parts tequila to one part Triple Sec and one part lime juice, served straight up with or without salt around the rim of the glass.
Think of them as the classic six: vodka, gin, rum, tequila, bourbon and Scotch.
Enjoy your tequila in a classic margarita.
There is nothing like a 50th birthday celebration to provoke the urge either to crawl into a hole with a bottle of tequila or to reissue classic designs from masters dead and alive.
If you really want to savor the flavor of the tequila, go for a classic margarita, as the frozen margaritas are laden with sugar and water.
From a simple tequila-and-soda to classic drinks like the Sidecar and Old Fashioned, we found seven cocktails that have the celeb stamp of approval.
