Mexican Firing Squad cocktail recipe

[@StevetheBartender_]

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[@MrJenssen]

I really like that you keep the ingredients on the screen in a list like that. Thanks for the video!

[@StevetheBartender_]

Glad you like it!

[@jwebes]

Just made the version without soda. Excellent drink both in taste and appearance. And perfect because I have a ton of grenadine to use up. Been great having you back Steve!!

[@StevetheBartender_]

Nice one! That grenadine will be gone in no time :)

[@adamchurvis1]

3:35 If you'd like to see another subject of the Crown use a Japanese-style bitters dispenser, watch _1984_ starring John Hurt and Richard Burton. The waiter at the café uses one to dispense clove oil (their specialty) with three spurts from the dispenser.

THATS what u got from that film? Wow!

[@adamchurvis1]

No, I got every single detail, metaphor, and political warning in the book, starting almost fifty years ago when I was a cadet at Marine Military Academy and then on my own ever since. I've seen every version of film adaptation, too. I memorized almost all of the John Hurt 1984 film, so I remembered about the bitters dispenser.

@@adamchurvis1 jk, ofc. Just thought it was a funny detail. That film was brutal. Burton was terrifying as Obrien.

[@demetrinight5924]

Both versions of the drink look really good. Also that was an impressive double shaker demonstration.

[@StevetheBartender_]

Thank you sir, it’s not often I have the opportunity to do the double shake these days!

[@TankM1ssile]

I’ve made this drink before and I really enjoyed it! I did use a different recipe that actually called for 5(!) dashes of angostura bitters but I thought it was really good, like a slightly more bitter margarita that had the berry sweetness from the grenadine

[@williambrown9194]

Hey Steve, glad you're back and feeling better. I bought your book and love it. It's a 3D version of your KZbin channel. You're a great guy, bartender and teacher. And, I'm going to make a MFS at my bar tonight. Thanks for the great content mate.

[@dmalott0908]

Love the video and am definitely going to try this drink! I've seen it many times and never had it, but now I know I need to try it. Love the newsletter as well! Glad to see you getting back to normal after surgery. Keep smiling!

[@Eflatmajor7sharp11]

As a new bartender, you inspire me!

[@NathanHarrison7]

Awesome. Thank you for sharing this beautiful recipe. As always… Subscribed.

[@StevetheBartender_]

Thanks for subbing!

[@martingaspar6147]

Another amazing video Steve!! Been watching you for years! Glad you’re doing well.

[@StevetheBartender_]

Thanks for sticking around Martin! 🙏

[@mmwosu]

OOOOOOOHH!! He threw the double shake WITH the smile! He’s better than ever I tell ya!

[@StevetheBartender_]

Haha, I’m back! 😅

[@therustybartender]

Another awesome recipe, always loved this one because of the name!

[@StevetheBartender_]

I can’t believe I’d never tried it!

[@alma1683]

I will be making this cocktail 🍹 this weekend thank you 😊 I have homemade grenadine syrup that I need to get rid of in a good way 😅

[@StevetheBartender_]

Haha, this recipe will help then!

[@nubbinthemonkey]

Hey Steve, I bought your book. I love how it's focused on the mechanics of making drinks, I don't have to wade through pages of lore and history to get to what I need. The QR codes are a joy to use. You've made it as accessible and easy as possible for plebs like me to make cocktails, thanks!

[@StevetheBartender_]

Thank you so so much! I appreciate it. Please leave a review if you haven’t already - I makes a huge impact.. 🙏

[@kober2118]

Enjoyed, will have to try one, cheers. Ps, that you have Wild Turkey 101 on your shelf well you got my respect from Montana.

[@mikeshardreviews4154]

Oh my GOSH, I love this cocktail. Up until I had a Carajillo, this was my favorite tequila drink. It’s rich and sharp and fruity and spicy and OH! So good! Thank you for covering this one!

[@StevetheBartender_]

Most welcome Mike! I agree, it’s a great drink 👍

[@SimpleDrinksYT]

I've made this cocktail a few times but it was a bit of a different recipe. I'm definitely trying this today 😄

[@StevetheBartender_]

Let me know how it goes! Can you recall the recipe you’ve used previously?

[@SimpleDrinksYT]

​@@StevetheBartender_I think everything was pretty much the same except grenadine, it was something like 7.5 ml or so... It was pretty tart 🫠

[@markk8556]

Nice! Always appreciate you and your team! There is a cocktail called "Miss Scarlet" from Doug Phillips from Slippery Slope of Chicago, which uses gin, lime, Cynar, grenadine, bitters. I also make a version I call in homage "Miss Scarlet's Squad" using Blanco tequila. I like the complexity the Cynar brings with the Blanco. My significant other likes the drink but thinks someone else should name them... Best,

[@StevetheBartender_]

Thanks Mark, it’s a very small team (myself and Simonas, my editor).. Tequila and Cynar sounds interesting!

[@tristanmazet3288]

While you only slice the lemons in two, I find that if you slice off the "heads" too, they are easier to squash and you get more juice out of them.

[@Mattworthy96]

I used to save the cherry juice from our luxardo cherries for a mezcal old fashioned. I have a whole bottle just chilling in my bar’s cupboard that I think might work really well for this drink! We changed the recipe for that old fashioned so I no longer have any use for it. Definitely feel like it’s a better flavor than our Johnie English grenadine

[@aginsfbayarea7350]

Nice! We like this one! I use Reposado in mine ... I like that wee bit extra vanilla oaky goodness it brings to the party.

[@cpmow831]

This sounds good

[@Australianzwayne]

Great colours

[@jessicamorales103]

Can't wait to make this after work today 😋

[@StevetheBartender_]

Hope you enjoy

[@woodbut1]

Greetings from the Isle of Man matey.......One of my all time favourite tipples Steve, I prefer it with a lime wheel over large ice with no soda....thanks for uploading :O)

[@brentfrank7012]

Gonna try that one, thank you

[@StevetheBartender_]

You’re welcome Brent!

[@gnomestavern8285]

After this video it made me want to step up my double shake game! I do like this drink!

[@StevetheBartender_]

Haha, thanks mate! 😅

[@boozeontherocks]

I have tried yhe original Mexican Firing Sqaud, but nit yhe special. I will have to try it out.

[@StevetheBartender_]

I think the names are interchangeable.. it’s listed as “special” in the book and I think it just dropped off over time.

[@thebantammenace_]

Great vid, as always! Would love to know where to find a pebble ice maker in Australia - haven't had any luck yet.

[@StevetheBartender_]

I bought it on Amazon (US) and shipped it to Marius (The Educated Barfly) then organised my own freight to get it here. It cost a small fortune (don’t tell me wife).

[@letortua1044]

Yep, great drink! Had it a couple of times. I also like fireman’s sour, similar to this, but with rum base. I wonder which one is the twist?)

[@Sgt_Kal]

I love this cocktail. My version is 50/50 blanko tequila and mezcal. Not too high smoke. That little change adds a whole pile of extra notes. I also tend to use more ango, 3-4 dashes. P.S. Love the weekly email. I have used an añejo tequila, but it doesn't work as well with the angostura

[@StevetheBartender_]

I like this! The addition of mezcal would be 🔥 I’m very happy to hear you’re enjoying the newsletter! 🙏

[@SayceBuckleyFreak]

love it !

[@lusario2650]

Steve!! In lieu of green chartreuse I just got Chartreuse Elixer and can't find much to do with it. Can you help a brother out? Might be a good idea for a video!

[@anthonylocklayer1278]

Definitely going to try this one this week. You got your shake back. Keep up the great videos.

[@redhausser7492]

Wow, this looks nice. I'll try it once I get back home during the upcoming winter break!

[@michaelnaylor-hodgkinson991]

I have subscribed because I cannot believe there is a cocktail with such a brilliant name, that has a history that I haven't heard of before (I am 57). I hope I get to try one before I pass.

[@Adrian_VB]

I'm gonna try this but the Liber & Co. Real Grenadine that you have linked doesn't ship to Australia anymore I'm gonna make it by the DYI version you made in the past

[@MichaelSheldon]

In Mexico, "two small limes" were very likely Mexican Limes, AKA Key Limes. Very small, very tart, and two of them would probably amount to .5oz or less. I definitely prefer them in cocktails though, even if they are more work. (I've got both types growing on my property.)

[@SuperStarr817]

This is definitely one I love to do when I have grenadine made, so good. I usually go for the no soda version.

[@StevetheBartender_]

No soda version is waaaay better!

[@fire1777]

I’m thinking cut the recipe in half and make a shooter out of the recipe. I’ll try it as soon as it’s noon.😊

[@GreenWitch1]

It’s definitely different. Sounds refreshing 😊

[@MAKOBITE]

Steve! What a great drink to divide up into a summer shot, especially with the homemade grenadine per your recipe. Guess for you lot it's coming on to autumn but for Montreal, tequila season is just beginning! Cheers 😎

[@StevetheBartender_]

The weather is getting pretty cold here!

[@shirvy]

Get vid as always 👍🏼👍🏼 how are you doing health wise if you don’t mind me asking

[@StevetheBartender_]

I'm doing well.. exercising every day, super healthy eating and taking it slow. Thanks for checking up on me!

[@shirvy]

I’m 43 have a 3 year old and another on the way, and I work in a restaurant, 16 hour days, and I feel like crap all the time, so you video about your health and stuff really hit me hard, and my dad died 8 months ago from a massive heart attack and he wasn’t even sick 😩

[@StevetheBartender_]

@@shirvy sorry to hear the news about your Dad. Congrats on baby no. 2! Hope work gets easier.. 😌

[@DougTooley]

I love this drink. One of my all time faves!

[@StevetheBartender_]

It’s great!

[@MrAkaroc]

This easily could have been a 2-3 minute recipe video. Very nice drink though, look forward to making one.

[@StevetheBartender_]

Yep, every cocktail recipe could be shown in 2-3 mins. I don’t want to make 2-3 minute videos.

[@MrAkaroc]

@@StevetheBartender_ It's your channel my friend, you do you. Cheers mate!

[@JT-py9lv]

Try this one--- Sold at Mexican Restaurants in Arizona: *Spicy Sparkling Margarita:* Ingredients Mexican Chamyo Sauce 1/4 c. Tajin 4 oz. lime juice 3 oz. tequila Ice Sparkling wine, such as prosecco or cava Lime wedges or slices, for garnish Add Simple Syrup to your liking Directions: Dip glass rim the Chamyo sauce, then Tajin for the rim. Shake lime juice, tequila, simple syrup, and ice. Strain into glasses, top with sparkling wine (Prosecco), and garnish with lime wedge. Serve immediately! 🍹🥂

[@SirZorgulon]

How did you know I just made a batch of homemade grenadine?! This is the perfect recipe to try it in, thanks!

[@StevetheBartender_]

Haha, such good timing!!

[@joegravel2488]

like always great drinks thanks

[@b.healey1982]

Thanks you, Cheers

[@sandersjones1577]

Well my man I think I drink a gallon of that, It looks good

[@tonym1012]

A great drink! Also from that book, if you haven't already, the Pan American Clipper, and the Remember the Maine. All three great cocktails!

[@stephane.foisy.186]

Great margarita riff

[@lecheff4836]

Is it just me or your eyes got bluer?! No Diddy...Looking healthy bud good on you!!❤

[@InCog2020]

I had a bartender make this for me when I requested a tequila drink. Back in 2019 in Benicia, CA. Been a favorite ever since.

[@StevetheBartender_]

It surprised me! I always avoided it because of the name..

[@sherrihurst3142]

Steve will never have flabby arms 😁

[@danjohnson6292]

You are using one of my favorite Tequilas!

[@StevetheBartender_]

It’s a great workhorse tequila!

[@gregoiropurswah472]

While you make that ill have a Modelo and two shots of. Tequila and still be waiting

[@StevetheBartender_]

Clearly an instructional video on how to make a drink and what it tastes like rather than a representation of quick service 🤦‍♂️

[@m1ndsurfer]

You pour the drink and the soda water in simultaneously, that’s an interesting technique. A whole lot of recipes say “top with soda water” but then if you drink them with a straw you never get any of the effervescence until it’s mostly gone flat right at the end. I guess this helps?

[@StevetheBartender_]

I don’t usually pour like that but it works well. I often pour the soda water into the tin prior to straining but that doesn’t help the carbonation.

[@m1ndsurfer]

@@StevetheBartender_ One of the tips in a Kevin Kos’ video you linked to was to tare the glass on a scale before pouring a carbonated ingredient in, and for most soft drinks 30g ~ 30ml so you can avoid flattening it by pouring it into a jigger first. I liked that one too.

[@StevetheBartender_]

@@m1ndsurfer that's a good tip, if you've got scales on hand.... good one for using at home.

[@jaydub2971]

I was momentarily worried you weren't going to smile mid-shake!

[@yeastinfection2222]

Less explanation more servings

[@StevetheBartender_]

No.

[@medievalpipehitter1821]

If we use vodka is it a Russian Firing Squad?

[@jpallen719]

And he was probably an alcoholic philanthropist…….

[@MrTommylotto]

He we go again. He discovered it whilst in Mexico? Yt ppl with that discover bs. Just give the Mexicans credit for their drink. Why is that so hard?🙄

[@j.alexro1914]

Asa mexican I am offended you used blanco tequila instead of reposado

[@StevetheBartender_]

The recipes noted in The Gentleman’s Companion didn’t specify what the original recipe was. I’m assuming you’re offended because you believe reposado is the traditional choice..?

[@Intuitivecouncil]

The taste of the two tequilas will have a taste difference in the cocktail. The tequila reposado has more flavor than the blanco. If this helps.

[@StevetheBartender_]

@@Intuitivecouncil of course it will taste different depending on the tequila used. I believe blanco was the original intended choice though. Unless you can share some info that says otherwise?

[@Intuitivecouncil]

@@StevetheBartender_ Fair enough, I don’t know the original recipe. I was suggesting it.

[@StevetheBartender_]

@@Intuitivecouncil suggesting it? You said you were offended because I used blanco… 😕

[@ethanolson7546]

Yak, yak yak, make the drink!

[@StevetheBartender_]

Maybe you should be watching another channel.

[@lecheff4836]

Gettim steve!!!😂

[@norwegianjonathan]

It’s a big meh for me. Watered down tequila cocktail.

[@kage2701]

Nobody cares what you think

[@noiseguru3981]

Racist

[@danmoreno37]

Too much talking, make the friggin drink

[@user-jd6qg3sj9g]

Eight and a half minutes to show me how to make a drink? No thanks.

[@StevetheBartender_]

Feel free to watch a different channel.

[@chriswindberg5010]

Why even make the comment....

[@StevetheBartender_]

@@chriswindberg5010 exactly.

[@JG-tr8ph]

Oh wow, my favourite cocktail's being covered. I'll have to try the original, sometime!

[@StevetheBartender_]

What specs do you usually use?