The Swindle

The Swindle

RATING

Fruity, Sour

2 min

Intermediate

Inspired by the 2019 film The Good Liar. Mezcal serves up a smoky Margarita con job. Made with Cointreau L'Unique, Mezcal, Fresh Lime Juice, Fresh Lemon Juice, it is shaken to perfection and served in a lowball with lime twist for the finishing touch. A intermediate-level medium cocktail, it is perfect for dinner and best enjoyed fall. Discover the full range of vegan recipes and find your perfect Cointreau cocktail.

  • Cocktail(s)

    30 ml

    Cointreau L'Unique

    60 ml

    mezcal

    20 ml

    fresh lime juice

    5 ml

    fresh lemon juice

    15 ml

    orange juice

    Garnish: Lime Twist

    Tools: Cocktail shaker, Garnish tools, Jigger, Strainer

  • 1

    Combine all ingredients in a Shaker

    2

    Add ice and shake until well-chilled

    3

    Strain into a glass

    4

    Garnish

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Is Cointreau a Triple-Sec?

Should I use Cointreau L’Unique as a Triple-sec in my cocktail recipe? YES!

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