The Texan

Bistro Moderne * Houston"The owners and all of the managers come from outside Texas," says restaurant director of operations Torbjorn Reivant, the Texan's creator. "So as a nod to what locals like to drink, I made a cocktail with bourbon and tequila."Plus: Ultimate Cocktail Guide

Yield:
1 drink

Ingredients

  • Ice

  • 2 ounces bourbon

  • 1/2 ounce añejo tequila

  • 1/2 ounce fresh lime juice

  • 1/4 ounce Simple Syrup

  • 1 lime wedge or a piece of prickly pear

Directions

  1. Fill a cocktail shaker with ice. Add the bourbon, tequila, lime juice and Simple Syrup. Shake well and strain into a chilled martini glass. Garnish with the lime wedge or prickly pear.

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