Although the margarita is the most popular tequila cocktail in the U.S., National Tequila Day on Friday might inspire some new concoctions — on the rocks, frozen, neat or mixed. Here are a few suggestions that will help you celebrate the Mexican agave spirit.
Lavender Paloma
2 parts Milagro Silver
1 part Fresh Grapefruit Juice
½ part Lavender and Vanilla Syrup
½ part Fresh Lime Juice
Top with Dry Lavender Soda
Garnish: Grapefruit Peel, Lavender, and Kosher salt
In a shaker filled with ice, pour the Milagro, grapefruit juice, syrup and lime juice, and shake vigorously. Strain into a Collins glass filled with ice. Top with dry lavender soda, and garnish.
— Milagro Tequila
Cucumber Caliente
2 oz. Tequila 512 Blanco
3 slices of fresh jalapeño
3 slices of peeled cucumber
1 oz. fresh lime juice
1 oz. St. Germain
In a glass muddle the cucumber and jalapeno slices. Add Tequila 512 Blanco, lime juice, and St Germain. Shake with ice and double strain into a martini glass (or glass of your choice).
— Tequila 512
Border Crossing
2 oz. Tequila Cabeza
¾ oz. Texas honey syrup (1 part Texas honey, 1 part water)
¼ oz. anise, absinthe or pastis
3 dashes grapefruit bitters
1 Rio Star grapefruit twist, for garnish
1 star anise pod, for garnish
Combine all ingredients in a mixing glass. Add ice and stir until chilled. Pour into a rocks glass with ice. Garnish with grapefruit twist and star anise.
— The 86 Co.
