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Bald Eagle Cocktail Drink

Bald Eagle Drink Recipe

Gavin Wrigley Written by Gavin Wrigley
Refresh yourself with the Bald Eagle Drink recipe! Blend tequila reposado, pink grapefruit, cranberry, lime, lemon, and simple syrup for a delightful summer drink.
Prep time: 2 minutes
Mixing time: 1 minute
Servings: 1
Calories: 166

Ingredients
 

  • 2 oz Tequila Reposado
  • ½ oz pink grapefruit juice
  • ½ oz cranberry juice
  • ¼ oz lime juice
  • ¼ oz lemon juice
  • ¼ oz simple syrup
  • Salt for rim
  • Ice cubes

Equipment

  • Martini Glass
  • Shaker
  • Measuring Jigger
  • Strainer & Fine-strainer

Instructions

  • Prep Glass: Fill your martini glass with ice to chill.
  • Add Simple Syrup: Measure and pour ¼ oz simple syrup into the shaker.
  • Add Citrus Juices: Add ¼ oz lemon juice and ¼ oz lime juice to the shaker.
  • Add Cranberry Juice: Measure and pour ½ oz cranberry juice into the shaker.
  • Add Grapefruit Juice: Add ½ oz pink grapefruit juice to the shaker.
  • Add Tequila: Finish with 2 oz Tequila Reposado in the shaker.
  • Shake: Fill the shaker with ice and shake vigorously for about 15 seconds.
  • Rim Glass: Rim your martini glass with salt.
  • Strain: Discard the ice from the martini glass and fine-strain the mixture into the chilled glass.

Notes

Substitutes:

  • Tequila Reposado: If you don't have tequila reposado, you can use blanco tequila for a lighter flavor or añejo tequila for a richer taste.
  • Pink Grapefruit Juice: Regular grapefruit juice works fine if you can't find pink grapefruit juice. I've also used a pinch mix of orange and lemon juice.
  • Cranberry Juice: Pomegranate juice can be a good alternative if you're out of cranberry juice; it adds a different but pleasant tartness.
  • Simple Syrup: You can make your syrup by dissolving equal parts sugar and water over low heat until fully dissolved.

Making a Pitcher of Bald Eagle Drink:

  • Scale: To make a pitcher that serves 8, multiply all the ingredients by 8. That would be 16 oz of tequila reposado, 4 oz of pink grapefruit juice, 4 oz of cranberry juice, 2 oz of lime juice, 2 oz of lemon juice, and 2 oz of simple syrup.
  • Mix: In a large pitcher, combine the tequila reposado, pink grapefruit juice, cranberry juice, lime juice, lemon juice, and simple syrup with ice. Stir well.
  • Serve: Strain the mixture into individual salt-rimmed and serve immediately.

Making it Non-Alcoholic:

  • Tequila Substitute: Use a non-alcoholic tequila substitute; these are available and reasonably mimic tequila's flavor profile.
  • Proceed As Usual: Use these non-alcoholic substitutes instead of the regular ingredients, follow the original steps, and enjoy a non-alcoholic version.

Making it Vegan:

The Bald Eagle Drink is already vegan-friendly, as it uses plant-based ingredients like juices and simple syrup. If you're strict about it, ensure that your simple syrup is made with vegan sugar.