| | Facts about the drink |
| Drink | El Ancho, from Bar Visit in Odense |
| Tequila | 2.5 cl Fortaleza Blanco |
| Mezcal | 2.5 cl Fidencio Clasico |
| Liqueur | 1.0 cl Ancho Reyes |
| Juice | 3.0 cl lime juice, 3.0 cl red pepper juice |
| Sweetness | 1.0 cl agave nectar |
| Serving | Clay mug, fresh lime and dried chili threads |
About Bar-Visit
Rasmus and Simon are the creators of this unique cocktail bar in the heart of Odense. The bar's concept is to focus on the cosiness and the good cocktails, taking great pride in serving classic cocktails - without twists, but with respect for the stories behind them. Visit is also skilled at being creative with their own cocktails, and they love to challenge both their own and their guests' taste buds.
Find Bar-Visit at Skt. Gertruds Stræde 5, 5000 Odense. www.bar-visit.dk or on Facebook
Who is El Ancho?
The drink is named after Rubén Peucelle, known as "El Ancho", an Argentine wrestler born in 1933 who died in 2014. According to Wikipedia he made his debut in 1962, joined the wrestling company Titanes en el Ring in 1968 and stayed for about 20 years, and he retired in 2004. According to Wikipedia, Titanes en el Ring was the most important wrestling company in Argentina.
About the ingredients
According to our product page, Fortaleza Blanco is a blanco tequila at 40 % and 70 cl from Jalisco in Mexico, made from 100 % agave, with a mineral taste and citrus. According to Wikipedia, Ancho Reyes is a chile liqueur at 40 % made from ancho chiles from Puebla in Mexico. The mezcal in the recipe is Fidencio Clasico, and we do not have the same bottle in the shop. You can try another mezcal from our mezcal range.
The ingredients at a glance
| | Facts about the ingredients |
| Fortaleza Blanco | Blanco tequila, 40 %, 70 cl, Jalisco, 100 % agave |
| Fortaleza, taste | Mineral, with citrus |
| Ancho Reyes | Chile liqueur, 40 %, made from ancho chiles, Puebla |
| Rubén Peucelle | Argentine wrestler, 1933-2014, El Ancho |
The figures for the tequila are from our product page, the figures for Ancho Reyes and Rubén Peucelle are from Wikipedia.
Tips for your El Ancho
Measure the lime and the pepper juice carefully, so the drink does not get too sour or too sharp. You can make red pepper juice yourself in a juicer. Shake well with ice, and serve in a clay mug as in the recipe. If you are not used to smoke and chili, start with a little less mezcal.
My verdict on El Ancho
It is a strong, spicy drink with smoke from the mezcal and heat from the chile liqueur. It is not the easiest to make at home, because you need tequila, mezcal and Ancho Reyes, but it is a good choice if you like agave and a bit of heat.
Frequently asked questions about the El Ancho cocktail recipe
What is the El Ancho cocktail?
A cocktail from Bar Visit in Odense made with tequila, mezcal, Ancho Reyes, lime, red pepper juice and agave. It is a tribute to the wrestler Rubén "El Ancho" Peucelle.
What goes into an El Ancho recipe?
2.5 cl Fortaleza Blanco tequila, 2.5 cl Fidencio Clasico mezcal, 1.0 cl Ancho Reyes, 3.0 cl lime juice, 3.0 cl red pepper juice and 1.0 cl agave nectar.
How do you make an El Ancho?
Shake all the ingredients and serve in a clay mug. Garnish with fresh lime and dried chili threads.
Who is El Ancho?
Rubén "El Ancho" Peucelle, an Argentine wrestler who according to Wikipedia lived from 1933 to 2014 and was part of Titanes en el Ring.
What is Bar Visit?
A cocktail bar in Odense at Skt. Gertruds Stræde 5, run by Rasmus and Simon.
What is Ancho Reyes?
A chile liqueur at 40 %, made from ancho chiles from Puebla in Mexico, according to Wikipedia.
What is Fortaleza Blanco?
A blanco tequila at 40 % and 70 cl from Jalisco, made from 100 % agave, according to our product page.
Can I use another mezcal?
Yes, but the drink will be different. The recipe uses Fidencio Clasico, and you will find others in our mezcal range.
Why is it served in a clay mug?
The recipe says it is served in a clay mug. We have not found an explanation beyond that.
Is there a history behind El Ancho?
The drink is named after the wrestler, but we have not found a documented history for the recipe itself beyond Bar Visit's description.
Read more about cocktails
See all our drink recipes and our tequila. You can also read Wikipedia about Rubén Peucelle.
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