Equipment
* optional
Ingredients
Cocktail
- 60 ml tequila
- 60 ml rum
- 7 ml blue curaçao
- 7 ml cointreau
- 15 ml lime juice, freshly squeezed
- 15 ml sour mix
- 1 orange
Nutrition (per serving)
Nutrition is estimated per serving. Nutrients without complete source data are omitted.
Full nutrition
- Calories
- 425 kcal
- Protein
- 1 g
- Carbohydrates
- 33 g
- Fat
- 1 g
- Fiber
- 3 g
- Sugar
- 29 g
- Sodium
- 48 mg
- Saturated Fat
- 1 g
- Monounsaturated Fat
- 0 g
- Polyunsaturated Fat
- 0 g
- Cholesterol
- 4 mg
- Potassium
- 214 mg
- Calcium
- 86 mg
- Iron
- 0.3 mg
- Magnesium
- 15 mg
- Phosphorus
- 25 mg
- Zinc
- 0.1 mg
- Vitamin A
- 24 mcg
- Vitamin C
- 61 mg
- Vitamin E
- 0.3 mg
- Vitamin K
- 0 mcg
- Vitamin B6
- 0.1 mg
- Vitamin B12
- 0.0 mcg
- Thiamin
- 0.10 mg
- Riboflavin
- 0.04 mg
- Niacin
- 0.3 mg
- Folate
- 33 mcg
- Water
- 148 g
- Alcohol
- 21 g
- Caffeine
- 1 mg
Sources: Aggregated Public Data, USDA FoodData Central
Method
Using a jigger, measure the tequila, rum, blue curaçao, and Cointreau into a mixing glass. Add the lime juice and sour mix.
Add ice to the mixing glass. Stir the ingredients vigorously with a bar spoon for about 15-20 seconds, until well-chilled.
Strain the chilled mixture into a martini glass using a strainer.
Garnish with an orange twist. Gently twist the orange peel over the drink to release the oils, then add the peel to the glass.
Chef's Notes
- For a less alcoholic version, reduce the amount of tequila and rum.
- If you don't have Cointreau, a different orange liqueur like Triple Sec can be used, though the flavor profile will vary slightly.
- Using quality ingredients is key to a great cocktail. Freshly squeezed lime juice makes a significant difference.
Storage
Troubleshooting
Cocktail tastes too strong or unbalanced
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Prevention:
Cocktail is not cold enough
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Cultural Context
While the "Texas Two-Step" name suggests a Texan origin, this cocktail is a modern creation that blends spirits popular in many cocktail cultures. The combination of tequila and rum, along with citrus and orange liqueur, is a common foundation for many tropical and contemporary drinks, often enjoyed as a refreshing aperitif or party beverage.
