Celebrate Cinco De Mayo With Tasty Hornitos Cocktails

24 Apr 2019 by Jose Eledra in Cuisine, Decorating, General, Home, Pleasure, Products, Spirits

With Cinco de Mayo around the corner, here are a couple Hornitos Tequila cocktails sure to get you in the spirit. Whether you’re hosting the party or looking to be the guest bartender at your friend’s get together, be sure to bring the Tequila and mix up one of these festive cocktails to get the party started.

If you’re a fan of kicking back with a sweet, refreshing cocktail, try the Basil Paloma, combining Hornitos Black Barrel Tequila with grapefruit juice and basil sprigs. For those who prefer a spicy cocktail, enjoy the Muy Caliente, blending Hornitos Plata Tequila with lime juice and jalapenos for a little kick.

Basil Paloma

  • 2 parts Hornitos Black Barrel Tequila
  • 1 ¼ parts fresh ruby red grapefruit juice
  • 1 part fresh lime juice
  • ½ part simple syrup
  • 1 dash Angostura bitters
  • Basil sprigs
  • Grapefruit slice

Preparation: Lightly muddle 2-3 basil sprigs in a shaker. Add remainder of ingredients into the shaker with ice and shake vigorously. Strain into a highball glass over fresh ice. Garnish with a basil sprig and grapefruit slice.

Muy Caliente

  • 2 parts Hornitos Plata Tequila
  • ½ part lime juice
  • ¾ part simple syrup
  • 1 slice jalapeno

Preparation: Muddle jalapeño in a glass, combine remainder of ingredients in a shaker with ice, shake vigorously and strain into the glass over fresh ice.

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