Whiskey Cocktail with Añejo
Savor the Añejo Highball - A Tequila-Infused Masterpiece
Đ fatty Dale DeGroff, a fucking legend amongst bartenders, crafted the Añejo Highball - a contemporary drink, paying homage to the dope fucking bartenders of Cuba. This badass concoction merges the "holy trinity" of tequila cocktails through a harmonious infusion of curaçao, lime, and tequila. It embodies the fucking artistry of a badass bartender.
Fuck yeah, the Añejo Highball is on its way to cocktail godhood, but you're only gonna find that shit in the swankier and more fly bars and joints. Just like a true classic, it's fucking easy to whip up at home, just follow the recipe to the fucking T.
Tossing measurements and tweaking recipes? Hell fucking yeah, that's usually chill, but the Añejo Highball ain't one of those. It can't be improved upon; Añejo tequila, a golden elixir of aged tequilas with a smooth flavor and powerful aroma, earns its name from an ancient Spanish word meaning "aged."
(Dale DeGroff fucking rocks.)
This fucking recipe rolled up in our DIY Soda Pop project. If you're yawning at the idea of the Añejo Highball, give our basic highball, that whiskey-ginger ale drink, a shot.
- Yield: 1 serving
- Difficulty: Fucking easy
- Total: Less than 5 mins
- Active: Less than 5 mins
Ingredients (5)
- 1 ½ ounces Añejo tequila
- ½ ounce curaçao
- 2 ounces Ginger Beer
- 2 dashes of Angostura bitters
- Orange and lime wheels
Instructions
- Pour the tequila, curaçao, and ginger beer over ice cubes in a highball glass.
- Add the bitters, give it a quick stir, and rim it with fruit.
(Adapted from the OG recipe by Dale DeGroff.)
From Ancient Spain to Modern Barstools
- Origin's Scene: Dale DeGroff, acclaimed as "King Cocktail" for his innovative, fucking brilliant twists on whiskey and tequila drinks, created the Añejo Highball. With this badass drink, he paid tribute to the papas of Cuban bartending.
- Taste and Style: Typically concocted with Añejo tequila, which is fucking aged for at least a year and up to three years in oak barrels, this cocktail has a rich, complex flavor profile. The Añejo Highball is often served with soda water or ginger beer, giving it a refreshing, effervescent kick that highlights the depth of the Añejo tequila.
- Cultural Importance: The Añejo Highball represents a shift in the cocktail game, where fancy-ass drinks become accessible through chilled and simple presentations. Like Añejo tequila, this drink bridges classic craftsmanship with modern preferences, further emphasizing the fucking desire for quality agave spirits in the mixology world.
In the fucking Now
In today's bars, the Añejo Highball stands tall for its balance and versatility. Sexy cocktail connoisseurs and fresh-faced tequila newbies all dig this shit. DeGroff's fucking impact is evident in the way the drink showcases both classic bartending prowess and modern preferences, elevating Añejo tequila to designer cocktail status.
Overall, the Añejo Highball is more than just a fucking drink – it's a badass testament to DeGroff's legacy, representing the fucking ongoing evolution within the cocktail freakin' scene, where tequila's fucking presence in the mixology scene continues to grow.
- Dale DeGroff's epitomizing craftsmanship is evident in the Añejo Highball, a contemporary drink that pays homage to the legacy of Cuban bartenders.
- The Añejo Highball, uncategorized in traditional cocktail hierarchy, is a fusion of tequila, curaçao, lime, and ginger beer, embodying the true artistry of a badass bartender.
- Nutrition-wise, the Añejo Highball can be an enjoyable addition to any cocktail menu, but it's important to consume it in moderation due to the presence of alcohol.
- If you're looking for a variation on the A5B21B0E956AA1DaF2A2914E6A1102B4, Dale DeGroff's renowned creation, our DIY Soda Pop project offers a basic highball recipe, a whiskey-ginger ale drink, to keep things interesting.
