How To Make The Mexican Firing Squad Cocktail

In this week's episode of A.V. Cocktail Club, Chicago bartender Laura Kelton teaches us how to make the Mexican Firing Squad. Think of it as a next-level margarita—a tequila cocktail that's a touch fruitier and more bitter. "It's a great cocktail to show off to your friends," Kelton says.

2 oz. tequila0.75 oz. lime juice0.75 oz. grenadine2 dashes angostura bitters

Pour ingredients into a shaker. Add ice and shake vigorously. Pour over rocks into a glass, and serve with a lime and cherry garnish.