White Dragon
Tequila Day, summer 2015
Once again we are at the beach and tequila day is Sunday July 24, so here’s another margarita variation for you. This one comes via Jim Meehan, a celebrated mixologist whose “PDT” bar in Manhattan was one of the original new “speakeasy’s” of the modern cocktail renaissance. Some of you may have his wonderful cocktail book, which features eye popping illustrations by graphic artist Chris Gall. PDT stands for “Please Don’t Tell”, a rather ironic name for a bar so popular it’s almost impossible to get a reservation. An unassuming hotdog shop in Saint Mark’s Place serves as the front, and if you are lucky enough to have secured a spot, you head to the phone booth in the back of the shop. Pick up the phone, confirm, and viola, the back of the phone booth swings open to allow you entry to the hidden bar.
The White Dragon by Jim Meehan
Getting back to the aforementioned margarita variation, we have Jim Meehan's “White Dragon” cocktail. This version was originally created using Casa Dragones Blanco, a very special tequila, which certainly lends a unique flavor to the drink and explains the name. It combines with lemon juice, Cointreau and an egg white to create a delicious, light, summer pleasure.
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The White Dragon by Jim Meehan:
1 ¾ oz Blanco Tequila
¾ oz Cointreau
¾ oz fresh lemon juice
1 egg white
Orange peel
Shake all ingredients together and strain into a favorite glass. Express the orange peel over the drink and discard.
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