Moranguito
CLASSIC · ABSINTHE

Moranguito

A bold, provocative shot that pairs the herbal mystique of absinthe with the raw agave spirit of tequila, bridged by a splash of pomegranate sweetness.

Ingredients
Glassware
Shot glass
Chilled.
Flavor
BODYSWEETFRUITACIDHEATSMOKEEARTHBITTER

Anise · Heat (burn) · Licorice

Estimated profile

Method
  1. 1

    Pour 30ml of absinthe into the bottom of a shot glass.

  2. 2

    Place a bar spoon just above the surface of the absinthe and slowly pour 30ml of tequila blanco over the back of the spoon to create a distinct second layer.

  3. 3

    Place the bar spoon just above the tequila layer and gently pour 15ml of grenadine over the back of the spoon to create the final top layer.

  4. 4

    Serve immediately as a layered shot without stirring.

From the Bartender

Density is key to achieving clean layers: absinthe (heaviest, ~0.897) sits at the base, tequila layers above, and grenadine (lightest syrup density when poured gently) crowns the top - pour each over the back of a bar spoon with a steady, slow hand.

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