Brave Bull
The tequila version of a Black Russian is the BRAVE BULL. Silver blanco tequila and coffee liqueur (Kahlua preferred) complement each other as if they were always meant to be. With only two ingredients and no bar tools necessary, this...
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Rosita
The ROSITA is a delicious tequila-based alternative to the ever-popular margarita, featuring 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, which...
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...
Black Widow
The only thing black about the BLACK WIDOW cocktail are the blackberries required in this recipe, a recipe from San Francisco bartender & author Duggan McDonnell. Fresh blackberries and basil are muddled, then double-strained within the mix of tequila, lime...
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