The Mexican -

: The title refers to a cursed antique pistol that Brad Pitt’s character, Jerry, must retrieve from Mexico to settle a debt with a mob boss.

Whether you’re looking for a cult-classic film, a gritty short story, or a legendary cocktail, "The Mexican" covers a lot of interesting ground. 1. The Movie (2001)

: It was discovered in Mexico City in 1937 by globetrotting author Charles H. Baker. The Mexican

: Despite the A-list leads, critics like Roger Ebert argued the best parts of the movie are the scenes between Julia Roberts and James Gandolfini, who plays a hitman with surprising emotional depth.

: It’s a bright, tart blend of blanco tequila, lime juice, grenadine, and bitters. The key is using high-quality pomegranate grenadine to balance the tequila's bite. : The title refers to a cursed antique

Decades before the movie, Jack London wrote a powerful short story also titled The Mexican .

: The film popularized the term "Mexican carry," referring to carrying a handgun tucked into a waistband without a holster. 2. The Jack London Short Story (1911) The Movie (2001) : It was discovered in

: It follows Felipe Rivera , a young man who becomes a professional boxer in the U.S. solely to fund the Mexican Revolution .