This holiday season, 1800 Tequila has the perfect cocktail pairings for three traditional Mexican dishes, including the rich and savory Pozole Rojo, and two delectable desserts, Marranitos and Mexican Buñuelos.

1800 Tequila is the world’s most awarded tequila and is made with 100 percent blue weber agave in Jalisco, Mexico. Check out the cocktail recipes to pair with traditional Mexican delicacies. All three expressions – 1800 Cristalino, 1800 Reposado and 1800 Añejo – are available on Drizly, ReserveBar and MiniBar.

Rosemary Margarita  (pictured above)| Pair with Pozole Rojo (A Rich Soup Made With Hominy) 

Ingredients

• 1.5 oz 1800 Cristalino 
• 1 oz lime juice
• .5 oz orange liqueur
• .5 oz agave syrup
• Rosemary sprig
• Lime wedge

Directions: Add all ingredients to a shaker with ice. Shake vigorously and strain over fresh ice into a rocks glass rimmed with salt. Garnish with rosemary sprig and lime wedge.

Oaxaca Hot Chocolate | Pair with Marranitos (Mexican Gingerbread Pigs)

Ingredients

• 1.5 oz 1800 Reposado
• .25 oz Agavero Original
• 6 oz Mexican hot chocolate
• Dark chocolate, nutmeg, cinnamon and cayenne for garnish

Directions: Add ingredients to a glass coffee mug and stir to combine. Garnish with pinches of dark chocolate, nutmeg, cinnamon and cayenne to taste.

Tequila Toddy | Pair with Mexican Buñuelos (Fried Dough With Cinnamon Sugar) 

Ingredients

• 1.5 oz 1800 Añejo
• 2 oz apple cider
• 2 oz boiling water
• .25 oz honey
• Cinnamon sticks
• Lemon wedge

Directions: Add ingredients to a footed glass coffee mug and stir to combine. Garnish with two lemon wheels and two cinnamon sticks.