Cactus Jack
A fruity and sour tequila cocktail ∙ Shake ∙ 3 min ∙ 8.7% ABV ∙
The Cactus Jack shakes tequila reposado with blue curaçao, orange, pineapple and lemon juice, served up in a martini glass.
Ingredients
1
Servings
Garnish
Instructions for 1 serving
- Pre-chill a glass
- Shake all ingredients with ice: Tequila reposado 30 mlBlue Curaçao 20 mlOrange juice 40 mlPineapple juice 30 mlLemon juice 15 ml
- Fine strain into the chilled glass
- Garnish with a pineapple leaf
Tips
- Shake hard with ice for 12-15 seconds; with this much juice in the mix, a hard shake beats air into it and gets it properly cold.
FAQ
What is a Cactus Jack made of?
Tequila reposado (30 ml), blue curaçao (20 ml), fresh orange juice (40 ml), pineapple juice (30 ml) and fresh lemon juice (15 ml).
How do you make a Cactus Jack step by step?
Chill a martini glass. Add the tequila reposado, blue curaçao, orange, pineapple and lemon juice to a shaker with ice. Shake hard for 12–15 seconds; with this much juice, a hard shake beats air into the drink and gets it properly cold. Fine-strain into the glass and garnish with a pineapple leaf.
Is a Cactus Jack strong?
No. At about 8.7% ABV it is a light drink: 30 ml of tequila and 20 ml of blue curaçao against 85 ml of juice.
Is a Cactus Jack shaken or stirred?
Shaken. The juices need the aeration and quick chill of a hard shake.
What glass is a Cactus Jack served in?
A martini glass, served up and garnished with a pineapple leaf.
