The title of this cocktail has a couple of different stories behind it.
First of all, you might remember we have a new addition to the household: Newt. 
When we adopted him, we were told he was a Belgian Malinois mix. Of course, we have no idea what he was mixed with. (And even though he was an owner surrender, the shelter seemed to not up any information.) I am obsessed with doing a DNA test on him. As I was describing my obsession with a friend of mine, she said that a friend of hers did a DNA test on her dog. He came back ad 45% Mexican Street Dog. (Yes, it is a thing). Since Newt will probably not be as big as a malinois, I’ve been teasing that he’s part Mexican Street Dog.
Now for story number two. Our local museum is hosting a Frida Kahlo exhibit this summer. (You can read more about it here.) Frida had a Xoloitxcuintli, a hairless dog breed that is sometimes referred to as a Mexican Street Dog.
Story number three. Because my husband knows my love of all things Frida, he brought this home for me. 
Frida Kahl0 100% agave tequila.
Story number four. We love a good Greyhound Cocktail and we drink a few Salty Dogs as well. So, I decided to create a Mexican Street Dog cocktail using my Frida Kahlo tequila. 
Mexican Street Dog Cocktail
In honor of Mexican Street Dogs everywhere.
Ingredients
- 8 oz. grapefruit juice
- 6 oz. tequila (100% agave)
- 4 oz. Amaretto
- 4 oz. lime juice
- 2 oz. honey simple syrup
- Grapefruit sparkling water (optional)
- Lime wedges to garnish.
Instructions
- Add all ingredients (but the sparkling water) to a large pitcher. Stir.
- Fill glasses with ice. Pour cocktails into glasses (leaving enough room for sparkling water if topping off).
- Garnish with lime and stir.
Yield: 8
I LOVE these. The Amaretto adds just a little something, as does the honey simple syrup. Adding sparkling water just stretches the recipe and makes it more drinkable (as opposed to just a sipping drink.)
And yes, you make them by the pitcher.
I will keep you posted on the DNA outcome. Those tests are expensive!
What’s your favorite cocktail? (Or, who’s your favorite dog?)
Comments & Replies
10 responses to “Mexican Street Dog Cocktail”
hi Debra
i too am a massive Frida fan! I have several books about her, including a fab cookbook with her recipes. We even travelled to canberra (1200 klms away) to see an exhibition some years ago. I don’t drink tequila but i love the label!
Sounds delicious and refreshing!! A perfect summer sipper!
Newt is so handsome! The cocktail sounds really tasty.
That drink sounds marvelous, and I do have all the ingredients, which must be a sign!
Very clever invention! The Detroit Inst. of Arts near where we live has a magnificent set of Diego Rivera murals, and the two of them spent quite a bit of time in Detroit while he was designing and painting this famous art work. A few years ago there was a show about what both of them were creating while here, and it was fascinating.
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Newt is adorable!
What a great dog — Newt is a beauty. And what a terrific cocktail. This looks excellent — thanks.
That sounds refreshing. I always enjoy your pictures o Newt!
Love the cocktail, it sounds perfect for sipping (or slurping) on a deck in a sunny late afternoon. And I will be interested in how Newt’s DNA profile turns out. Who knew Mexican Street Dog was a thing!
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