Tequila Twists on Classics Cocktails for National Tequila Day

19 Jul 2015 by Javier Restrepo in Cuisine, General, Home, Pleasure, Products, Spirits

This National Tequila Day – July 24 – celebrate with a spirit that provides a smooth taste in each and every sip – Hornitos Tequila.With the rising popularity of tequila, the stage is set for an epic celebration!
Now you can pick up a bottle of Hornitos Spiced Honey, a new spirit that is celebrating its first National Tequila Day!  Spiced Honey is made from a combination of 100% agave Hornitos Plata Tequila with honey and a special spice blend – perfect for mixing cocktails, sipping as a shot or drinking neat.

For those looking to try something different, you can also sip Hornitos Black Barrel, which is triple aged to create a uniquely complex tequila with whiskey characteristics.

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·         2 Parts Hornitos Spiced Honey
·         ½ Part Lime Juice
·         2 Parts Grapefruit Juice
·         Top with Tonic

Preparation: Combine all ingredients except tonic in a shaker with ice, shake vigorously, strain over fresh ice and top with tonic.hornitos Tequila Sour - Lemon

Tequila Sour
·         1 ¼ Parts Hornitos Black Barrel® Tequila
·         ¼ Part Agave
·         ½ Part Lemon Juice
·         Lemon Wedge

Preparation: Combine all ingredients in a shaker with ice, shake vigorously and strain over fresh ice. Garnish with a lemon wedge.hornitos Muy Caliente

Muy Caliente

·         2 Parts Hornitos Plata Tequila< ·         ½ Part Lime Juice ·         ¾  Part Simple Syrup ·         Jalapeño Preparation: Muddle one jalapeño slice in a glass, combine remainder of ingredients in a shaker with ice, shake vigorously and strain into the glass over fresh ice. Garnish with a jalapeño slice.

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