Cocktails

El General

4.0

This smooth cocktail features true Argentinian flavours, and has a woody and fruity finish, with light sour and citric notes.

What do you need

Ingredients

  • 60 ml Jameson Black Barrel
  • 10 ml Red Wine Reduction
  • 2 Dashes Aromatic Bitters
  • Ice Cubes
  • 2 Parts Jameson Black Barrel
  • ⅓ Parts Red Wine Reduction
  • 2 Dashes Aromatic Bitters
  • Ice Cubes
Difficulty
Nutrition

  • Vegan

  • Gluten
    Free

Glassware

  • Rocks Glass

Equipment

  • Jigger

  • Bar Spoon

  • Strainer

Step-by-step

How to make

  1. Add all ingredients to a mixing glass filled with ice and stir until it’s chilled.

  2. Strain into a rocks glass filled with ice.

  3. Express the oils from the orange zest and then use to garnish the cocktail.

1. Add 250ml white sugar and 250ml Argentinian red wine to a saucepan and bring to a boil.
2. Reduce to a very low heat immediately and simmer for 5 minutes.
3. Remove from heat, allow to cool, bottle and refrigerate.

TOP TIP

Squeeze the orange peel over the drink to express the orange oils onto the drink to get that nice orange aroma.

About this Cocktail

This beautiful cocktail originates from Mer de Plata in Argentina, created by Agustin Garcia of Bruto Playa Grande. Enjoy a smooth, woody taste with notes of citrus.

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