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Boléro’s Rhythm

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    Dance Company: Oregon Ballet Theatre

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    Newmark Theatre 1111 SW Broadway Ave, Portland, OR, United States
    Our season’s grand finale is a trove of discovery—a collection of bold West Coast voices pushing ballet into uncharted territory. San Francisco Ballet’s Davide Occhipinti bends light into motion, while OBT’s own Lauren Flower crafts movement that lingers in the mind long after the curtain falls. Dani Rowe embarks on...
  • The OBT Collection

    Dance Company: Oregon Ballet Theatre

    The OBT Collection
    Newmark Theatre 1111 SW Broadway Ave, Portland, OR, United States
    Our season’s grand finale is a trove of discovery—a collection of bold West Coast voices pushing ballet into uncharted territory. San Francisco Ballet’s Davide Occhipinti bends light into motion, while OBT’s own Lauren Flower crafts movement that lingers in the mind long after the curtain falls. Dani Rowe embarks on...
  • The OBT Collection

    Dance Company: Oregon Ballet Theatre

    The OBT Collection
    Newmark Theatre 1111 SW Broadway Ave, Portland, OR, United States
    Our season’s grand finale is a trove of discovery—a collection of bold West Coast voices pushing ballet into uncharted territory. San Francisco Ballet’s Davide Occhipinti bends light into motion, while OBT’s own Lauren Flower crafts movement that lingers in the mind long after the curtain falls. Dani Rowe embarks on...
A crescendo of flavor in honor of an iconic masterpiece.

Perfect for those who appreciate balance, depth, and a touch of heat, this cocktail captures the steady build of energy and passion that defines Ravel’s hypnotic triumph. Echoing the ballet, each smooth sip reveals a quiet beginning that blossoms into depth and complexity, creating a bold, unforgettable experience.

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Ingredients:

  • 2 oz Reposado Tequila (smooth and bold, representing the steady rhythm of the piece)

  • 1 oz Blood Orange Liqueur (for a burst of vibrant flavor and color, reflecting the growing intensity)

  • ½ oz Fresh Lime Juice (adding brightness and balance)

  • ½ oz Agave Syrup (for a touch of sweetness to contrast the bold flavors)

  • A dash of Chili Bitters (to represent the fiery crescendo of the ballet)

  • Blood orange wheel or a twist of lime for garnish

Equipment:

  • Rocks glass
  • Cocktail shaker

Instructions:

  1. Prepare Your Glass: Chill a rocks glass and add an optional chili salt rim for a spicy edge.

  2. Shake with Intensity: In a shaker filled with ice, combine tequila, blood orange liqueur, lime juice, agave syrup, and chili bitters. Shake well to blend.

  3. Strain and Serve: Strain the mixture into your chilled rocks glass over a large ice cube.

  4. Garnish: Garnish with a blood orange wheel or a twist of lime to highlight the bold flavors and fiery essence of Boléro.

This cocktail is bold, smooth, and a little spicy—perfectly capturing the escalating intensity and passion of Boléro.

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