One of two historic Matador cocktails that have inspired a number of modern riffs, Café Royal’s equal parts mixture of tequila, orange Curaçao and dry vermouth was first recorded in 1937. The Tequila Matador, meanwhile, is Trader Vic’s tropical spin on the drink.
Café Royal’s Matador
W. J. Tarling, Café Royal Cocktail Book (1937)
