Category: Tequila / Mezcal

Cointreau (orange liqueur) / Daily Mix / Tequila / Mezcal

Watermelon Margarita

There are a couple of ways to prepare the WATERMELON MARGARITA: a frozen slushy version and a thinner on-the-rocks version. Both versions are probably prepared best with the old trusty blender. If preparing a frozen slushy version, many like to...

Daily Mix / Shots on Saturday / Tequila / Mezcal

Tequilas: 10 Best Cheap Brands

A few months ago, some expert bartenders and beverage consultants from the United States Bartenders’ Guild were asked what some of their favorite cheap bottles of tequila are, for sipping and/or for cocktails. Per Jonah Flicker‘s report in Liquor.com, the...

Daily Mix / Seasonal Sunday / Tequila / Mezcal

Watermelon Margarita

With a summer theme and heatwave upon us, the WATERMELON MARGARITA sounds mighty appealing about now. Some lime juice, a splash of orange liqueur, a juicy watermelon and of course tequila will help wash away those summertime blues, or at...

Daily Mix / Martini Monday / Tequila / Mezcal / Vodka

Soho (cocktail)

(This recipe courtesy of bartender Tommy at Gigante Bar & Restaurant, Eastchester, NY.) The SOHO cocktail is a mix of ingredients I didn’t expect to like, but did. The bartender at Gigante Bar in Eastechester, NY shared this recipe with...

Daily Mix / Tequila / Mezcal / World Wednesday

Margarita (Classic)

The drink of choice for writer Jack Kerouac and singer Jimmy Buffet, the MARGARITA is one of the most festive, popular drinks. It first appeared in Mexico and then southern California in the 1930’s and ’40’s and since then has...