With National Tequila Day (July 24^th) right around the corner, it’s time to think tequila. This year, celebrate the holiday with the Father of Tequila, Jose Cuervo Tradicional, the original 100% Blue Agave Tequila.

Starting in the legendary town of Tequila, Mexico in La Rojeña, Latin America’s oldest distillery, Jose Cuervo Tradicional has maintained a reputation of being tequila of the highest quality. The first spirit distilled from 100% blue agave, Tradicional’s original and authentic recipe has been used by over 10 generations, becoming synonymous with tequila.

Jose Cuervo Tradicional is just as flavorful as it is timeless: the Silver expression offers refreshing flavors, with notes of spicy, sweet, green apple and just a hint of baked raisins. Enjoy chilled in a crisp, smooth shot or in a well-crafted cocktail like the Paloma (recipe below).

If you want to spend your National Tequila Day celebration with a true original, then Jose Cuervo Tradicional is the drink of choice.

Tradicional Paloma
Courtesy of Jose Cuervo Tradicional

1 part Jose Cuervo Tradicional Silver
1 part grapefruit juice
1 part soda water
1 teaspoon per glass of superfine sugar
Lime for garnish

Cut lime wheels. Run one lime wheel around the rim of glass then dip the glass into salt.

In glass, add ice, Jose Cuervo Tradicional Silver tequila, grapefruit juice, and superfine sugar.

Stir ingredients. Pour in soda then garnish the glass with a fresh lime wheel. Enjoy!