Gilda

Gilda

2009 Brian Miller (Death & Co.)

Brian Miller named this as a tribute to Rita Hayworth for her most noted movie Gilda. In 2019 he repurposed it for The Polynesian in Manhattan as “Rita Hayworth”.  This is a modified combination of the two drinks which I think tastes a bit better.  The legend has it that the Margarita cocktail was named after Rita Hayworth after a trip to Mexico.  She took such a liking to the drink it became synonymous with the actress.  She was arguably the most famous actress and sex goddess of her time, and actually of Spanish descent.

INGREDIENTS

• 2 ounces Silver or blanco tequila
• 1/2 ounce pineapple juice (I used Dole Light)
• 1/2 ounce fresh lime juice
• 1/3 ounce cinnamon syrup
• 1 dash Margarita bitters (I used Fee’s grapefruit I had on hand)

METHOD

• Shake all ingredients well with ice.
• Strain into a rocks glass with clean fresh ice
• Garnish with orange zest and/or orange rind twist

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