4^th of July is time to celebrate the shot-taking efforts of our founding fathers, and what better way to do so than with a tequila brand that knows a thing or two about taking shots and breaking traditions…

These cocktails from Hornitos Tequila are perfect for the holiday – whether you want to mix up a festive red cocktail with Hornitos’ Basil Paloma, something blue with the Blueberry Mint Smash or something light and refreshing like the Green Tea-quila.

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.

Blueberry Mint Smash

• 1 ½ parts Hornitos Black Barrel Tequila
• ½ part fresh lime juice
• ½ part simple syrup
• Blueberries
• Mint sprigs

Preparation: Lightly muddle 6-8 blueberries and 3-5 mint leaves in a shaker. Add remainder of ingredients into the shaker with ice and shake vigorously. Strain into a julep cup over crushed ice. Garnish with a mint sprig and blueberries.

Green Tea-quila

• 1 ½ parts Hornitos Plata Tequila
• 2 parts fresh brewed green tea
• 1 part simple syrup
• ¾ part fresh lemon juice
• Lemon wedge

Preparation: Combine ingredients in a shaker with ice and shake vigorously. Strain into a highball glass over fresh ice. Garnish with a lemon wedge.