Pinky Gonzales
A sour and fruity cocktail ∙ Shake ∙ 3 min ∙ 17.9% ABV ∙
The Pinky Gonzales is a tequila Mai Tai: blanco and reposado tequila shaken with orange curaçao, lime, orgeat, agave syrup and a touch of grenadine.
Ingredients
1
Servings
Garnish
Instructions for 1 serving
- Pre-chill a glass
- Shake all ingredients with ice: Tequila reposado 30 mlTequila blanco 30 mlOrange curaçao liqueur 15 mlLime juice 20 mlOrgeat (almond) syrup 10 mlAgave syrup 5 mlGrenadine syrup 5 ml
- Strain into the glass filled with crushed ice
- Garnish with a mint sprig and a fruit skewer
Tips
- Orgeat, agave and grenadine add up to 20 ml of sweetener; measure all three, or together they bury the tequila and lime.
History
The Pinky Gonzales is a tiki classic created by Victor Bergeron — better known as Trader Vic. Bergeron, who also created the original Mai Tai, built the drink as a tequila-based variation on it. It appears in his 1972 Trader Vic's Bartender's Guide marked with the 'TV' logo denoting a Trader Vic original; that printed recipe was a simple pour of Trader Vic's Mai Tai mix and tequila, served in a mai tai glass with a mint sprig. Modern versions, including this one, break the Mai Tai mix into its components — curaçao, lime, and orgeat.
FAQ
What is in a Pinky Gonzales?
30 ml each of blanco and reposado tequila, 15 ml orange curaçao, 20 ml fresh lime juice, 10 ml orgeat, and 5 ml each of agave syrup and grenadine. It is essentially a tequila Mai Tai, shaken and served over crushed ice.
Is a Pinky Gonzales shaken or stirred?
Shaken. Shaking with ice, then straining over crushed ice, chills the drink and adds the water a sweet tiki drink needs.
What glass is a Pinky Gonzales served in?
A double old-fashioned glass filled with crushed ice, garnished with a mint sprig and a fruit skewer.
How is a Pinky Gonzales different from a Mai Tai?
It uses tequila, both blanco and reposado, instead of rum, and keeps the curaçao, lime, and orgeat of the Mai Tai. Trader Vic created both drinks.
Why is my Pinky Gonzales too sweet?
Usually the sweeteners. Orgeat, agave, and grenadine add up to 20 ml, so measure all three. If it is still too sweet, cut them back slightly or add fresh lime and a pinch of salt; a little more tequila also helps the spirit show through.
