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.
Mexicollins
· 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.
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.
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.