Talon

Name: Talon
Prep time: 5 min
Yield: 1 serving
Cuisine: Cocktail
Ingredients: 1.75 oz Tequila Reposado; 1 oz Cointreau® Orange Liqueur; 0.25 oz Grand Marnier® Orange Liqueur; 0.75 oz Lemon Juice; 0.25 oz Lime Juice; 0.75 - 1 oz Champagne

Bright, citrus-forward and slightly sweet, the Talon balances reposado tequila's warm, herbal notes with layered orange liqueurs and fresh lemon and lime. A sugared rim and a splash of Champagne add sparkling effervescence and a touch of sweetness, making it a lively, elegant sipper worth ordering when you want something festive but not overly heavy.

Ingredients

1.75 oz Tequila Reposado
1 oz Cointreau® Orange Liqueur
0.25 oz Grand Marnier® Orange Liqueur
0.75 oz Lemon Juice
0.25 oz Lime Juice
0.75 - 1 oz Champagne

Instructions

Prepare a chilled cocktail glass by rubbing a fresh lime wedge around its rim.
Fill a cocktail shaker with ice and pour in the gold tequila. Let it sit for a minute.
Rim the glass with sugar, ensuring to tap off any excess.
Add Cointreau® and Grand Marnier® to the shaker and stir until fully combined.
Add fresh lemon and lime juices to the shaker.
Seal the shaker and shake vigorously until the exterior frosts over.
Strain the mixture into the prepared glass.
Top off the drink with chilled premium champagne.
Garnish with a small lime wedge, if desired.