With Earth Day and Cinco de Mayo on the way, it’s time to let the celebrations begin. This year, along with traditional cerveza, tequila and rum; try a little something extra by introducing AGWA de Bolivia to your very well stocked bar.

AGWA de Bolivia is the world’s first and only coca leaf liqueur, made in South America and now available in the US. 
An enticing spirit that is rapidly gaining cult status across select bars and restaurants throughout the country.  As an exotic product that channels the rich culture of the South American way of life, AGWA makes the perfect choice for getting you in the party mood. 

Here’s a peek into how AGWA is made:  Wild Bolivian coca leaves are hand-picked at 2000 metres in the Andes and shipped under armed guard in 2000 Kilo Bales to Amsterdam to be macerated and de-cocainized. The potent high strength flavour formula is reduced to 60 proof, bottled and then shipped around the world in a more conventional format.

Following are four signature AGWA de Bolivia cocktail recipes sure to spice up your celebrations.

Coca Leaf Margarita
Ingredients
1 ¼ oz AGWA,
¾ oz Cointreau,
¼ oz Sugar Syrup,
juice of 1 lime (3/4).
 
Preparation
Shake all the ingredients and strain into a salt rimmed martini glass.

 
The Green Card
 
Ingredients
Shot of TEQUILA,
margarita mix,
AGWA (instead of Triple Sec)
 
Preparation
Serve on rocks or frozen(no salt)

Mezcal Avocado (By Junior Merino, NYC)
 
Ingredients
1/4 of an avocado,
1 oz Dainzu agave nectar,
1 bar spoon of orange blossom honey,
1 1/2 oz Scorpion Mezcal,
3/4 oz Agwa coca leaf liqueur,
1/2 oz Combier liqueur d’Orange,
1 1/2 oz fresh lime juice,
1 1/2 scoops of ice, 

Preparation
Rim the glass with Dainzu cactus – lemon grass salt.
Place all the ingredients in a Vitamix blender, add ice, blend and serve in a tall glass

Rainforest Caipirnha
 
Ingredients
AGWA.
Lime wedges,
brown sugar,
ice,
cane swizzle stick.
 
Preparation
Muddle AGWA, lime wedges, brown sugar together, mix with crushed ice.
Garnish with a cane swizzle stick.

To create your own unique list of cocktails using AGWA, please visit: http://www.agwabuzz.com
AGWA de Bolivia can be purchased online and shipped anywhere in the U.S. at http://www.shoppersvineyard.com/