This Memorial Day weekend master the art of cocktail-and-food pairing with Hornitos. Fire up the grill and try this seamless pairing of mouthwatering food and thirst-quenching cocktails. This combination is the perfect way to enhance your outdoor entertaining skills.

Hornitos Lime Shot takes the process out of the whole tequila experience. No need for blenders or the lick it-sip it-suck it ritual, this shot already combines the salt + tequila + lime. Serve the shot chilled in a salt-rimmed glass for the ultimate Memorial Day experience.

Patriot’s Plata – This cool, sweet drink offsets spicy heat of your summer barbecue

• ·         1 ½ parts Hornitos Plata Tequila
• ·         ¾ part Lime Juice
• ·         ¾ part Pineapple Juice
• ·         ¼ part Agave
• ·         Pinch of Cilantro leaves

Preparation: Add all ingredients to a shaker with ice. Shake and strain into a coupe glass.

Hornitos Tequila Lime Shot Chicken

• ·         1 cup Hornitos Lime Shot
• ·         ½ cup orange juice
• ·         ¼ cup chopped fresh cilantro
• ·         2 tablespoons minced seeded jalapeño chilies
• ·         1 ½ tablespoons chili powder
• ·         ¼ cup honey
• ·         ¾ teaspoon ground black pepper
• ·         6 boneless chicken breast halves

Preparation:
Before adding chicken, mix all other ingredients in a bowl to form a marinade. Once mixed, place marinade in a large resealable bag and add chicken.
Refrigerate overnight.
Once prepared, place chicken on the grill (low to medium heat) and cook for approximately 15-18 minutes.
Remove chicken from the grill and enjoy your barbecue!