On Sunday, March 15, 2026, Tequila Don Julio will once again join forces with the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences as a proud partner of the Governors Ball, the official party following the 98^th Oscars.

As we celebrate the nominees this year, globally acclaimed mixologist Charles Joly has collaborated with Lorenzo Antinori and the team behind this year’s World’s Best Bar, Bar Leone, to curate the signature Tequila Don Julio cocktails for the stars.

Catering the drinks for Hollywood’s biggest night is no small feat, Charles and Lorenzo will spend their entire week leading up to the ceremony by prepping thousands of ingredients. These expertly crafted cocktails require the likes of:

• Enough espresso beans to fill a hot tub
• Enough cucumbers to stretch the length of the Santa Monica Pier
• Enough agave to equal the weight of an elephant

While the Governors Ball remains by invitation only, you can still raise a glass just like the stars, but from the comfort of your own home. Try your hand at mixing these signature Tequila Don Julio cocktails and join us in toasting to this year’s Academy Award nominees!

Best in Show
By Bar Leone

Ingredients:

• 1 oz Tequila Don Julio Blanco
• 1/2 oz Italian Aperitif
• 1/3 oz Dry Vermouth
• Dash of Elderflower Liqueur
• 1/2 oz Monin Cucumber Syrup
• 2/3 oz Fresh Lime Juice
• 1 1/2 oz Sparkling Water
• Long Cucumber Slice and Mexican Salt for Garnish

Preparation: Add tall ice to a Highball glass and all ingredients. Stir gently to incorporate.

Golden Cut Margarita
By Bar Leone

Ingredients: 

• 1 oz Tequila Don Julio Reposado
• Dash of Masa Flour Infused Gin
• 1/4 oz Verjus
• Dash of Fresh Lime Juice
• 1/2 oz Simple Syrup
• 2 Dashes Grapefruit Bitters
• Toasted Baby Corn for Garnish

Preparation: Combine all ingredients in a mixing glass with ice. Stir to incorporate and strain into a rocks glass over a large format ice cube. Garnish with toasted baby corn.

Maestro Martini
By Charles Joly

Ingredients: 

• 1 1/4 oz Tequila Don Julio 70 Cristalino Añejo
• 3/4 oz Bianco Vermouth
• 1/8 oz Banana Liqueur
• 7 drops Salt Water
• Clove Orange Peel for Garnish

Preparation: Combine all ingredients in a shaker with ice. Shake vigorously and strain into a coupe glass. Garnish with a clove orange peel.

The Sequel
By Charles Joly

Ingredients: 

• 1 1/2 oz Tequila Don Julio 1942
• 1 1/2 oz Oaxacan Coffee Cold Brew
• 1/3 oz Piloncillo Cinnamon Cacao Syrup
• 5 drops Salt Water
• 3 dashes Vanilla Bitters

Preparation: Combine ingredients in a shaker with ice. Shake vigorously and strain into a coupe glass with gold vanilla edible paint streaked along the side.