Pancho Villa Cocktail

Jun 01, 2023June 1, 20230 12

Refreshing Pancho Villa Cocktail for Happy Hour

by The Chefin Cocktail

Prep

5 min

Cook

0 min

Ready In

5 min

Level

Very easy

Rating

Ingredients

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe

Calories

229

Sugar

16g

Fat

The Pancho Villa Cocktail is a classic cocktail that originated in Mexico, named after the famous Mexican revolutionary. It is a refreshing and easy-to-make cocktail that can be enjoyed during happy hour with friends or at a party. The combination of grapefruit, orange, and lime juice gives this cocktail a unique tangy taste that is sure to please any palate. It is also a visually stunning drink, with the deep red color of grenadine creating a beautiful ombre effect.

Instructions

1.	In a cocktail shaker, combine grapefruit juice, orange juice, lime juice, whiskey, grenadine and ice cubes.
2.	Shake well until combined.
3.	Strain into a tall glass filled with ice.
4.	Garnish with an orange slice and mint sprig, if desired.

PROS

The Pancho Villa Cocktail is a refreshing and flavorful cocktail with a unique tangy taste.

It can be enjoyed in the evening with friends or at a party.

CONS

This cocktail contains alcohol and should be consumed in moderation.

It is also high in sugar and calories due to the juices and grenadine syrup used in the recipe.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

While this cocktail does not offer any significant health benefits, the grapefruit juice used in the recipe is a good source of vitamin C and has been linked to improving immune function and reducing inflammation.

	1/4 cup grapefruit juice
	1/2 cup orange juice
	1 tablespoon lime juice
	2 ounces whiskey
	2 teaspoons grenadine
	ice cube
	orange slice , garnish ( optional )
	mint sprig , garnish ( optional )