Contemporary Classics

The Dante

5 min.Blanco tequila

Pre-chill a coupe glass.
1
Prepare a fresh basil leaf for garnish.
2
Add blanco tequila, green Chartreuse, kummel liqueur, rich sugar syrup, and freshly squeezed lime juice into a shaker filled with ice.
3
Shake well until chilled.
4
Fine strain the mixture into the chilled coupe glass.
5
Garnish by floating the basil leaf on top of the cocktail.
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London, United Kingdom
Origin
The Dante cocktail was created in 2018 by bartender Dan Garnell at Happiness Forgets in London. It is a modern creation combining blanco tequila with herbal liqueurs and lime juice to create a citrusy, herbaceous flavor profile.
History
Though originally made with Patrón Silver tequila, any quality blanco tequila can be used to prepare this cocktail. A popular variation is the "Mezcal Dante," substituting mezcal for tequila to add a smoky character. The cocktail is named 'The Dante' but it has no direct historical link to classical recipes; it's a contemporary innovation.
Trivia
Light appetizers, Spicy Mexican dishes, Fresh seafood
Pairings
Dan Garnell (Difford's Guide)
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