Prepare To Raise Your Glass This National Tequila Day (7/24)
14 Jul 2023 by Jose Eledra in Cuisine, Decorating, General, Home, Pleasure, Products, Spirits
With National Tequila Day coming up on July 24th, now is the perfect time to raise your glass to a tequila worth a thousand stories. Whether you’re looking to make a cocktail or prefer your drinks on the rocks, Espolòn’s versatile portfolio has the perfect bottle for you. Find your favorite below, along with tasty cocktail recipes.
Espolòn Blanco (SRP: $25.99): The purest expression of the portfolio, Espolòn Blanco is double distilled which creates a perfectly smooth and balanced taste – great for mixing up a summer cocktail!
Espolòn Reposado (SRP: $25.99): This expression is carefully created, spending two months in charred American Oak barrels, creating notes of caramel, light agave, subtle oak and tropical fruit. With a rich tasting profile, this is the perfect tequila to be shared and enjoyed with family and friends.
Espolòn Anejo (SRP: $35.99): This expression is aged for over a year in a barrel before being transferred to a Wild Turkey Bourbon barrel, creating the perfect finish. This process results in a smooth, delicate flavor, perfect for sipping.
1.5 oz Espolòn Reposado
.5 oz crème de cassis
.75 oz fresh lime juice
3 oz ginger beer
Recipe:
-Add tequila, crème, lime to glass over ice.
-Top with ginger beer, stir, enjoy.
Pitaya Margarita
Ingredients:
2 part Espolòn Tequila Blanco
1 Part Grand Marnier Cordon Rouge
.75 Parts Lime Juice
3 Parts Dragon Fruit Juice
Ice Cubes
1 Lime Wedge, For Rim
Sea Salt, For Garnish
Method
Salt your rim
Shake liquid ingredients with ice and strain into your cocktail glass
Garnish with a flourish of colorful pitaya or lime