All of The influence of bartenders And TikTok’s drinks experts say Charro Negro will be trending in the summer of 2024. This simple tequila-based cocktail is not only easy to make, no It’s refreshing, indulgent (though it does require skill), and oh so delicious. So… what is it?
Charro Negro is a simple combination of blanco tequila, lime juice, and Mexican cola. It’s basically a Cuba Libre, but less sweet and with more of a citrus flavor. Or, rather than a Cuba Libre, I like to think of it as a richer version of a Paloma. The drink gets its name from the Mexican legend of El Charro Negro, a devilish horseman (“charo” means horseman or cowboy) who roams the outskirts of various small towns in Mexico, collecting debts owed to the devil and punishing people for moral transgressions (depending on who’s telling the story).
Like much of Mexican folklore, Charro Negro is dark and creepy (I heard a lot of scary stories from my family as a kid), but this drink is anything but. Charro Negro is a true crowd-pleaser, and its simplicity makes it the perfect party drink. It’s not as commonly known as a Cuba Libre or Paloma, so it’s a great way to introduce your friends to something new. This is something you’ll always want in your drink-making arsenal.
Get started, I guarantee you’ll beat this on your first try!
Charo Negro
material:
- 1.5 to 3 ounces of blanco tequila
- Juice of half a lime
- ice
- Coca-Cola in Mexico
Easy, right? You’ll need a jigger or two of high-quality plain blanco tequila (we used LALO, but you could use any of the 20 bottles on this list (or this one if you’re looking for something fancy), fresh lime juice, and a Mexican Coke. “Can I just use regular Coke?” you might ask. Of course, you can in a pinch. But here’s why Mexican Coke is the better option:
In addition to being more authentic (it’s a Mexican bar drink), Mexican Coke tastes different from its American counterpart: It’s made with real sugar instead of high-fructose corn syrup, so it’s thicker, earthier, and almost chocolatey. This gives the drink depth and nuance, and because this is such a simple drink, you’ll crave that nuance.
Mexican Coke can be found all over Southern California, but if you can’t find it, look for it at specialty alcohol stores like BevMo or Total Wine, or if you’re in a rush, head to your local taqueria or Chipotle.
Things necessary:
- Highball Glass
- Pairing knife
- Juicer
- Jigger
Method:
- Combine the rum, juice, and coconut in a cocktail shaker and add plenty of ice. Cover and shake vigorously for 20-30 seconds until the shaker is ice cold and the drink is bubbly. Because this cocktail has a lot of liquid in the shaker, start slowly and gradually increase the speed.
- Fill glass 3/4 full with fresh ice. Pour cocktail into glass. Sprinkle nutmeg over drink and garnish with pineapple wedges and a cherry. Serve.
- Fill a highball glass with ice, halve the lime, add the juice, and add 1-2 jigs of your favorite blanco tequila.
- Pour in Mexican Coca-Cola until the glass is full, stir well with a spoon (or a lime slice), and garnish with a lime slice on the rim.
you did it I sprinkle salt on the rim. It certainly looks better, but I think the saltiness takes away from the richness of the drink.
Conclusion:
You can’t go wrong with the Charro Negro, a rich, balanced mix of bright citrus notes and deep chocolate tones, with an addictive sweetness that’s perfect for summer.
Tequila cocktails are often associated with tart, citrus flavors, but tequila’s vegetal notes complement these well, and Charro Negro is a great reminder of just how versatile tequila is.
I have yet to meet someone who doesn’t thoroughly enjoy this drink, and there’s nothing quite like the way their eyes light up when they try it for the first time.