As the crisp autumn air ushers in the holiday season, elevate your cocktail game  with two exceptional spirits: Martell Cognac and Código 1530 Tequila. Each of the cocktails below is crafted to tantalize the senses and spark scintillating conversation among the most discerning of guests. They are all a fantastic addition to any Thanksgiving celebration .

Martell, one of the oldest of the great cognac houses, has been perfecting its craft since 1715. Its Blue Swift expression, finished in bourbon casks, offers a unique twist on traditional cognac, perfect for contemporary cocktail creations.
Código 1530, a premium tequila brand with roots in Mexico’s most respected families, uses time-honored customs to create spirits without additives or sweeteners. Their tequilas are meticulously aged in French Oak Cabernet wine barrels, resulting in a uniquely smooth finish.

Blue Swift Old Fashioned 

Swapping out rye for Martell Blue Swift adds a sophisticated sweetness to this take on the classic Old Fashioned cocktail.
Ingredients

• Martell Blue Swift
  2 parts
• Simple syrup
  0.25 parts
• Angostura Bitters
  2 dashes
• Orange peel

Tools and Utensils

1 mixing glass / 1 strainer / 1 stirrer / 1 jigger / ice cubes

Serving tips

Add all ingredients in a mixing glass

Add ice, stir, and pour into a rocks glass over ice. Garnish with orange peel.

Código 1530 Añejo Old Fashioned

This concoction is nothing short of liquid gold. It’s a sophisticated reimagining of the classic that will have you questioning why you ever settled for whiskey. The Código 1530 Añejo, with its deep amber hue and notes of vanilla and spice, provides a luxurious base that’s simply irresistible.

Ingredients:

• 2 parts  Código 1530 Añejo Tequila
• ½ part agave nectar
• 2 dashes Angostura bitters
• 1 dash orange bitters

Method:

1. Add Código, agave nectar, and bitters into an old fashioned glass with a large ice cube.
2. Stir with a bar spoon for about 20 seconds, or until glass is noticeably colder.

Pumpkin Pie Margarita

Forget basic pumpkin spice lattes…This is autumn sophistication in a glass. The Código 1530 Reposado’s subtle oak notes meld beautifully with rich pumpkin purée, creating a cocktail that’s both comforting and undeniably delicious.

Ingredients: 

• 2 parts Código 1530 Reposado Tequila
• 1 parts Pumpkin Purée
• 1 part Maple Syrup
• 0.5 parts Lemon Juice
• Cinnamon stick and dried orange (garnish)

Method: Shaken and strained over ice. Garnish with Cinnamon stick and a dried Orange.

*Wet rim in maple syrup and dip in cinnamon sugar.

Pumpkin Spice Margarita

A decadent autumnal indulgence, this cocktail combines Código 1530 Reposado with the season’s favorite flavor, offering a unique take on the ubiquitous pumpkin spice trend

Ingredients: 

• 1.5 parts Código 1530 Reposado Tequila
• 1 Spoonful Pumpkin Purée
• 0.5 parts Cinnamon Syrup
• 1 part Lemon Juice
• Apple slices (garnish)
• Maple syrup, pie crust mix (rim)

Method: Dip rim of the glass in maple syrup and then pie crust mix. Shake Código, Pumpkin Purée, Cinnamon Syrup and Lemon Juice and strain over fresh ice. Garnish with Apple Slices.

Holiday Cranberry Margarita

This vibrant cocktail is a festive dream. The Código 1530 Blanco’s crisp, clean profile provides the perfect canvas for tart cranberry, resulting in a drink that’s as visually stunning as it is delicious.

Ingredients:

• 2 parts Código 1530 Blanco Tequila
• 1 part fresh lime juice
• 3/4 parts agave syrup (adjust to taste)
• 1 part cranberry juice (unsweetened or 100% juice recommended; cranberry cocktail OK but if used, recommend omitting agave)
• Lime wheel, cranberries, rosemary (garnish)

Method: Build in shaker over ice; shake + strain into rocks glass over fresh ice. Garnish with lime wheel, fresh cranberries + some rosemary sprigs

Martell Swift Sour

The Swift Sour, an iconic masterpiece created by the one and only Remy Savage ‘World’s Most Imaginative Bartender’

Ingredients

Martell Blue Swift – 2.5 parts

Lemon juice – 1 part

Honey – 1 part

Yuzu liqueur – 0.75 parts

Tools and Utensils

1 shaker / 1 strainer / 1 jigger / ice cubes

Serving tips

Add all ingredients in a mixing glass, Add ice, stir, and strain into a frozen rocks glass over ice.