Yes, there is a National Tequila Day and it all goes down on July 24th.
Sandia Frescao (Sweet & Spicy!)
1 ยฝ oz. Tres Agaves Blanco Tequila
ยผ oz. Cointreau
2 oz. fresh-pressed watermelon juice (or 1 oz. of a good-quality bottled puree)
ยฝ oz. fresh-squeezed lime juice
ยฝ oz. ginger syrup*
Build Instructions: Build in a mixing glass, then shake & pour over fresh ice in a Collins glass.ย Garnish with a watermelon wedge, if desired.
*Ginger Syrup: In a medium saucepan, combine ยฝ pound fresh ginger and ยฝ liter Tres Agave Nectar over medium-high heat. Bring the mixture to a very light boil, stirring occasionally. Strain & allow the mixture to cool for 25 minutes.
Cruz Paloma
2 oz. Cruz Silver Tequila
1 ruby red grapefruit squeezed
1/2 lime squeezed
A splash of St Germain elderflowerย liqueur (Optional)
Build Instructions: Shake all ingredients with ice and strain over fresh ice. Garnish with a lime wheel.
CRUZ Desayuno
2 oz. Cruz Silver Tequila
1 oz. Dolin Blanc Vermouth
1/2 oz. Green Chartreuse
1 dash Orange Bitters
Build Instructions: Stir in cocktail shaker, then strain into a chilled martini glass. Garnish with a Grapefruit peel (optional)
MALIBU RED Mojito
1 part MALIBU RED
ยฝ lime
ยฝ part simple syrup
7-10 mint leafs
Soda water
Stir all the ingredients on rock ice in a highball glass. Top off with soda. Garnish with mint leafs.
Paloma
1 part Olmeca Altos Reposado
1 ยฝ parts grapefruit juice
ยพ part sparkling water
ยผ part agave syrup
ยผ part lime juice
Build up all ingredients over ice and stir in a highball glass.
Tommyโs Margarita
2 parts Olmeca Altos Plata
1 part fresh lime juice
ยฝ part agave nectar
Shake all ingredients with ice and fine strain into chilled glass, serve on the rocks.
Always Remember To Drink Responsibly!