Tagged: tequila

High Voltage

The HIGH VOLTAGE is a simple peach-flavored tequila cocktail that can be prepared in just five minutes. It’s smooth and has a bit of everything going for it. Requirements: tequila (silver preferred), peach schnapps, lime juice, peeled peach slice or...

Mezcal Manhattan

The MEZCAL MANHATTAN pairs agave-derived mezcal perfectly with sweet vermouth and bitters, just as a regular Manhattan pairs whiskey with sweet vermouth and bitters. The mezcal provides a slightly smoky profile which the sweet vermouth softens, while the orange peel...

Apple Cider Margarita

A fall variation of the ever-popular margarita is the APPLE CIDER MARGARITA. This delicious recipe captures our autumn appreciation for cider, enhanced by the flavors of cinnamon, tequila, and lemon juice. Requirements: silver tequila, apple cider, lemon juice, sugar, cinnamon,...

Division Bell

The initial flavors detected in the DIVISION BELL are its bright agave notes from mezcal tequila and the citrusy bitterness of Aperol. The smokiness from the mezcal follows, accompanied by a zesty lime flavor. A dash of maraschino liqueur adds...

Tequila Sunrise

The TEQUILA SUNRISE is a sweet, refreshing addition to late-morning brunch cocktails like the Bloody Mary and Mimosa. This classic drink requires only three ingredients — silver tequila, grenadine, and orange juice. It doesn’t even require stirring because the grenadine...

Aperol Margarita

The APEROL MARGARITA combines two summer favorites: the margarita and the Aperol spritz. A splash of Italian Aperol replaces the orange liqueur typically used in a margarita, adding its own bittersweet twist. Fresh orange juice balances the sour edge of...

Tokyo Tea

Just as the Long Island Iced Tea combines various spirits that mask each other’s flavors, the TOKYO TEA follows a similar template. Remove the cola and add Japan’s signature Midori melon liqueur along with club soda and sweet & sour...

Watermelon Margarita

With summer upon us, the WATERMELON MARGARITA is a thirst-quenching margarita option to consider. Some lime juice, a splash of orange liqueur, a juicy watermelon and of course tequila will help cool those hot days and make get-togethers special. Requirements:...

Rosita

The ROSITA is an delicious tequila departure from the ever-popular margarita, using Campari. The Rosita re-balances the Italian bitter Campari by using equal parts sweet and dry vermouth and adds Angostura bitters as an anchor. The bitter-sweetness of Campari that...