En Garde ElixirCocktail recipe
Rating
Can you make this?
Add the ingredients you have at home to your My Bar and we'll show you what cocktails you can make. Start off by adding the ingredients you have for this cocktail using the plus icons.
The En Garde Elixir is a vibrant and invigorating cocktail inspired by the precise and energetic sport of fencing at the Paris 2024 Olympics. Balanced with the sharpness of lemon juice and the smooth touch of sugar syrup, this tequila-based sour will make you feel ready for any duel.
Microbadges
Can you make this?
Add the ingredients you have at home to your My Bar and we'll show you what cocktails you can make. Start off by adding the ingredients you have for this cocktail using the plus icons.
Lowball / rocks glass
Ingredients
Cocktail Colin says:
The En Garde Elixir delivers a zesty punch from the lemon juice, perfectly tempered by the smooth sweetness of sugar syrup, making it a spirited sour that highlights tequila's earthy tones. Its balanced blend ensures every sip feels like a refreshing duel on your palate, keeping you ready for the next round.
Method
How to make a En Garde Elixir
- Tequila Blanco 50 ml, Lemon Juice 25 ml, Sugar / simple Syrup 15 ml
-
- Add the tequila, lemon juice, and sugar syrup into a cocktail shaker filled with ice
-
- Shake well until all ingredients are chilled and combined
-
- Strain into a lowball glass filled with fresh ice
-
- Garnish with a lemon twist or a thin lemon slice on the rim of the glass
Power tips
Elevate the En Garde Elixir with these master mixologist tips
Upgrade to premium
And receive world class tips on how to raise your cocktails to the next level.
Find out more- Experiment with reposado or añejo tequila instead of blanco for a more complex flavor profile with hints of oak and vanilla.
- For added complexity, add a few dashes of orange bitters, which complements both the lemon and tequila by adding depth.
- Upgrade to premium to receive even more power tips on this cocktail.
Your private tasting notes
Featured in
FAQ's
Is the En Garde Elixir shaken or stirred?
The En Garde Elixir is shaken, not stirred. Shaking helps to mix the ingredients thoroughly and to chill the cocktail evenly.
What type of tequila is best to use for the En Garde Elixir?
A high-quality blanco or silver tequila is recommended for the En Garde Elixir. These types of tequila are typically smoother and allow the other ingredients to shine through.
What type of glass should the En Garde Elixir be served in?
The En Garde Elixir should be served in a lowball glass. This type of glass is perfect for serving cocktails over ice.
For what occasions is the En Garde Elixir particularly suitable?
Given its vibrant and invigorating flavors, the En Garde Elixir is particularly suitable for festive gatherings, celebrations, or any event where a lively and refreshing drink is appreciated, especially those related to sports, such as watching the Olympics.
What foods pair well with the En Garde Elixir?
The En Garde Elixir pairs well with spicy and flavorful foods. Consider pairing it with Mexican dishes such as tacos, nachos, or ceviche. The cocktail's citrus notes complement the spices and flavors of these dishes beautifully.
Upgrade your mixology
Become a member for free taking your cocktail making skills up to level 11. Or become a premium member to rise to cocktail greatness.
- Save your bar forever
- Access to our Cocktail Creator, allowing you to create your own wonderful concoctions.
- Access to Cocktail Colin; ask Cocktail Colin anything on an individual cocktail and he'll give you the answers you need.
- Create personalised cocktail menus for all your events, bars or parties
- Save cocktails to personalised 'Tried' and 'Want to try' lists
- Create and record tasting notes on cocktails
- Create lists of cocktails to share with friends and family
- A personalised MyBar URL, allowing you to share everything you can make with friends
- And much more ... (what to buy next, measurement choices, search personalisation...)
Have you tried our Wordpress Plugin?
Download our plugin and embed cocktail recipes directly onto your own site or blog.
Choose from our whole recipe database, or choose a specific cocktail made with a certain ingredient, and let us place a beautiful recipe on your own site.
Find out moreYou might also like
Discover this pumpkin-spiced tequila adventure
Pumpkin Spice Margarita
Tequila Blanco, Cointreau, Lime juice, Lemon Juice, Pumpkin Puree
Dive into this vibrant twist on a classic margarita
Mistletoe Margarita
Tequila Blanco, Orange liqueur, Grand Marnier, Cranberry Juice (White cranberry juice), Lime juice, Sugar / simple Syrup
Dive into this sweet and spicy mango delight.
Spicy Mango Margarita
Tequila Blanco, Triple Sec, Agave syrup, Tonic water, Mango Puree (Prepared with fresh mangos, lemon juice, lime juice, water, and habanero pepper), Chilli peppers (Haberno chilli for garnish and puree)
Relish this perfected harmony of citrus and agave.
Christine Wiseman’s Margarita
Tequila Blanco, Cointreau, Lime juice, Agave syrup (1:1 ratio of agave to water)
Create a cocktail
Choose a theme and some ingredients, give us some description and we'll create an amazing cocktail for you.
Register as a Premium Make Me a Cocktail community member and get access to an even more powerful creator.
Start creatingBuild your bar
Tell us what you have at home and we’ll find a delicious cocktail for you to make right now.
Register as a Make Me a Cocktail community member and we’ll save your ingredients list so you can come back to it at any time.
Create My Bar
Cocktail Colin
Your cocktail expert
Hi! I'm Cocktail Colin
Ask me anything about this cocktail - how to make it, substitutions, variations, or any other questions!
Become a member to access Cocktail Colin
Become a member (for free) to pick Cocktail Colin's cocktail filled brain on everything on this cocktail, from substitutions, if you can use what you have, to serving suggestions and more.
Become a member
Comments