Enjoy cozy fall nights with the Benny Blanco Cocktail recipe! Make this bold cocktail with Blanco Tequila, Campari, Aperol, Bianco Vermouth, and Ancho Reyes Liqueur.
Prep time: 1 minute
Mixing time: 1 minute
Servings: 1
Calories: 205
Ingredients
- 1 oz Blanco Tequila
- ½ oz Campari
- ½ oz Aperol
- ½ oz Bianco Vermouth
- ½ oz Ancho Reyes Ancho Chile Liqueur - red label
- Ice cubes
- Blood orange zest spiral or slice - for garnish, optional
Equipment
- Old Fashioned or Rocks Glass
- Measuring Jigger
- Stirring Glass
- Cocktail Strainer
- Stirrer or Bar Spoon
Instructions
- Prep Glass: Fill an Old Fashioned or Rocks glass with ice. Give it a quick stir and set it aside.
- Add Bitter Liqueurs: Pour ½ oz Campari and ½ oz Aperol into the stirring glass.
- Add Vermouth: Add ½ oz Bianco Vermouth.
- Add Ancho Chile Liqueur: Add ½ oz Ancho Reyes Ancho Chile Liqueur.
- Add Tequila: Finally, add 1 oz Blanco Tequila to the mix.
- Add Ice and Stir: Fill the mixing glass with ice. Using a bar spoon or a long stirrer, stir well (for about 15-20 seconds). Give it a taste and stir a bit more if you feel like more dilution is necessary.
- Strain: Discard the ice in the Old Fashioned glass and refill it with fresh, new ice cubes. Then, use the cocktail strainer to strain the drink into the ice-filled glass.
- Garnish: Garnish with a blood orange zest spiral or with a blood orange slice and serve immediately.
Notes
Substitutes:
- Blanco Tequila: If you don't have Blanco Blanco, try using mezcal for a smokier flavor profile.
- Campari: If you find Campari too bitter, you can use Aperol exclusively, doubling its amount to replace Campari.
- Aperol: If you run out of Aperol, you can use any other light aperitivo liqueur.
- Carpano Bianco: Dry vermouth can be used as an alternative; it changes the drink slightly but still tastes great.
- Ancho Reyes Ancho Chile Liqueur: If you can't find this liqueur, try using a chili powder mix with simple syrup for that spicy kick.
Making a Pitcher of Benny Blanco Cocktail:
- Scale: To make a pitcher that serves 8, multiply all the ingredients by 8. That would be 8 oz of Tapatio Blanco Tequila, 4 oz of Campari, 4 oz of Aperol, 4 oz of Bianco Vermouth, and 4 oz of Ancho Reyes Liqueur.
- Mix: In a large pitcher, combine the tequila, Campari, Aperol, Carpano Bianco, and Ancho Reyes Ancho Chile Liqueur. Stir well.
- Serve: Pour the mixture into ice-filled Old Fashioned glasses, garnish with Blood Orange Zests, and serve immediately.
Making it Non-Alcoholic:
- Tequila Substitute: Use a non-alcoholic tequila substitute; these are available and reasonably mimic tequila's flavor.
- Campari Substitute: Opt for a non-alcoholic aperitif or make a simple syrup infused with orange peel and a touch of bitterness from grapefruit juice.
- Aperol Substitute: Use an orange-flavored syrup to replace Aperol's sweetness and slight bitterness.
- Ancho Reyes Ancho Chile Liqueur Substitute: aromatize some simple syrup with chili peppers.
- Proceed As Usual: Use these non-alcoholic substitutes instead of the regular ingredients, follow the original steps, and enjoy a non-alcoholic version.
What is a Benny Blanco Cocktail?
A Benny Blanco Cocktail is a tequila-based drink made of Blanco Tequila, Campari, Aperol, Vermouth Bianco, and Ancho Reyes Ancho Chile Liqueur. It’s easy to make; the recipe involves straightforward steps like measuring and stirring the ingredients. This cocktail stands out due to its unique combination of flavors—blending bold tequila with bitter Campari and Aperol, balanced by sweet Carpano Bianco and a spicy kick from Ancho Reyes.
What is a Benny Blanco Cocktail made of – The ingredients
For preparing a Benny Blanco Cocktail, you’ll need these ingredients:
- Blanco Tequila: Delivers a bold, agave-forward base.
- Campari: Adds a bitter, citrusy complexity.
- Aperol: Contributes a slightly sweeter, orange-flavored bitterness.
- Vermouth Bianco: Brings a sweet, herbal note for balance.
- Ancho Reyes Ancho Chile Liqueur: Infuses a spicy kick and depth of flavor.
- Blood orange twist (optional): Offers a fresh, aromatic garnish.
