Batanga
Mexico's beloved cantina classic from Tequila, Jalisco—blanco tequila, fresh lime, and Mexican Coca-Cola, stirred with the lime-cutting knife for authentic flavor.
11%
ABV
easy
Difficulty
highball
Glass
Flavor Profile
History & Heritage
“The Batanga was created by Don Javier Delgado Corona at La Capilla in Tequila, Jalisco, Mexico. This humble three-ingredient highball became a symbol of Mexico's cantina culture, with the ritual of stirring with the lime-cutting knife being essential to its authentic character. The drink showcases the elegant simplicity of Mexican mixology, elevating basic ingredients through traditional technique.”
Ingredients
Quality ingredients make all the difference. Each component plays a crucial role.
100% Blue Weber Agave
2 oz
0.5 oz
Made with cane sugar, chilled
4.5 oz
For rim and drink
1 pinch
Method
Technique transforms ingredients into something extraordinary.
Rub lime half along rim of chilled highball glass
Dip moistened rim in coarse sea salt to create salt crust
Fill glass with large ice cubes
Squeeze half lime directly into glass
Add a generous pinch of salt to the drink
Pour in blanco tequila
Top with chilled Mexican Coca-Cola, pouring gently
Stir gently with the knife used to cut the lime
Glassware
Built in a salt-rimmed highball or collins glass over ice
Garnish
Flavor Journey
Every great cocktail tells a story through its flavors. Here's the sensory experience you can expect.
Sweet
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Sour
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Master's Tips
Professional insights to elevate your craft
Mexican Coca-Cola made with cane sugar is essential
Stir with the lime-cutting knife for authentic flavor
Keep all ingredients ice-cold for best result
Don't skip the salt—both rim and pinch in drink are important
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