Cinco de Mayo Cocktail from DELEON Tequila

29 Apr 2015 by HOMBRE in Cuisine, General, Pleasure, Products, Spirits

With Cinco de Mayo right around the corner, what better time to up your tequila cocktail game?  Mixologist Brian Matthys, from New York’s own The Gander and Corkbuzz, has fashioned a signature Cinco de Mayo cocktail featuring DELEÓN Tequila that enhances every aspect of the tequila spirit to create a flavor profile for the celebrated holiday that’s completely unique.

Named “Las Flores de Mayo,” the star of the recipe is the leader of the DeLeón Tequila line-up –the new Platinum.  Un-aged and unrivaled in finish, DeLeón Platinum Tequila, made from 100% Highland agave, is a provocative Blanco with a rich, complex agave honey that is slow-fermented and twice-distilled.  This cocktail is refreshing yet spirit forward, keeping the agave aromas and flavors from the tequila in the forefront. The verjus (unfermented grape juice) brings refreshing acidity along with a little fruit and sweetness while the Velvet Falernum adds spice and citrus, and the cacao bitters tie everything together.

Las Flores de Mayo deleon

“Las Flores de Mayo”

2 oz. DeLeón Platinum Tequila
1 oz. Verjus
¼ oz. Velvet Falernum
2 dashes cacao bitters

Add all ingredients in a mixing glass and stir well over ice.
Strain into a chilled couple and garnish with a thin lime wheel.
Cheers!

 

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