The 2022 Billboard Music Awards are right around the corner. This year, owner of DeLeón Tequila and marketing powerhouse behind CÎROC Ultra-Premium Vodka, Sean “Diddy” Combs will host and executive produce the ceremony and toast to viewers around the country.

The evening will honor the year’s top performing artists on the Billboard Charts across all genres of music and showcase performances, unexpected collaborations, and can’t-miss pop culture moments that keep fans talking all year. The Awards will broadcast live coast-to-coast from the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas on Sunday, May 15 at 8 p.m. ET on NBC and will stream live on Peacock.

DeLeón Tequila and CÎROC Ultra-Premium Vodka are celebrating the Billboard Music Awards with festive cocktails sure to win best drink at any viewing party or social gathering.

The Diddy and Blue Stone Royale made with CÎROC Blue Dot and the“Love” Margarita, Paloma Spritz and Picante Paloma made with DeLeón Blanco and DeLeón Reposado are the perfect drinks to toast to the Billboard Music Awards and the coming together of families and friends.

THE DIDDY
Toast with a cocktail named after the man of the hour with The Diddy, a deliciously simple CÎROC serve that allows for the liquid to be king.

1.5 oz. CÎROC Vodka

1.5 oz. Lemonade

Glassware: Highball

Garnish: Mint Leaves

Method: Combine ingredients in a Highball glass filled with ice. Stir then garnish with mint.

BLUE STONE ROYALE
The CÎROC Blue Stone Royale gives you the right amount of elegance to celebrate the biggest names in music from home.

1.2 oz CÎROC Vodka

0.5 oz Lemon Juice

0.25 oz Vanilla Syrup

Top up with Champagne

Glassware: Champagne

Garnish: Dark Grapes

Method: Shake the first 3 ingredients with ice and top up with champagne. Serve in a champagne glass. Garnish with dark grapes.

DELEÓN “LOVE” MARGARITA
The Deleón Tequila “Love” Margarita never goes out of style and its lime and orange notes make this the perfect cocktail to throw together in minutes.

1 ½ oz. DeLeón Tequila Blanco

½ oz. Orange Liqueur

½ oz. Fresh Lime

½ oz. Fresh Lemon

1 Orange Slice

¾ oz. Agave Nectar Syrup

Glassware: Rocks

Garnish: Sea Salt and Lime Zest Rim

Rim Garnish: Lime Wheel and Orange Wheel

Method: Rim rocks glass. Muddle orange in a shaker, and add all ingredients into a shaker with ice. Shake and strain into an ice filled rimmed glass. Garnish with a lime wheel and orange wheel.

DELEÓN PALOMA SPRITZ
DeLeón’s delicious DeLeón Paloma Spritz is a bright, fresh, and bittersweet party favorite, giving a new spin on this perfectly balanced cocktail.

1 oz. DeLeón Tequila Blanco

1 oz. Aperol

½ oz. Fresh Lime

Splash – Prosecco

Glassware: Collins

Garnish: Grapefruit Slice

Method: Add DeLeón, Aperol, and lime into an ice filled Collins glass.  Top with Prosecco.  Garnish with a grapefruit slice.

DELEÓN PICANTE PALOMA
The Deleón Picante Paloma impresses the palate by pairing the traditional subtly sweet Mexican drink with a touch of spice.

1 ½ oz. DeLeón Tequila Reposado

2 slices – Fresh Grapefruit

1 oz. Chile de Arbol Syrup

½ oz. Fresh Lime

Splash – Topo Chico Mineral Water

Glassware: Rocks

Garnish: Chile de Árbol

Rim Garnish: Rajin Rim

Method: Rim rocks glass with Tajin. In a shaker, muddle grapefruit. Add all DeLeón, Chile de Arbol Syrup, lime and ice.  Shake and strain into an ice filled rimmed glass. Garnish with a dried chile de arbol chile.