The holidays have passed and the big game is over, but most of this year’s exciting celebrations are still to come. That means you’ll have many reasons to raise your glass and say cheers with a delicious drink. With St. Patrick’s Day quickly approaching and spring break just around the corner, we have compiled a list of 7 recipes using Hornitos 100% Agave Tequila sure to bring out the bartender in you.
These customized cocktails are perfect for a party or as part of an intimate evening with your plus one. Whether you want to warm up those winter blues or unwind once your taxes are taken care of, here’s how you can create your own flavorful fiesta.
Why Hornitos Tequila you ask? Well, first, we love authentic Mexican Tequila and, second, it’s classy. Seriously, why not Hornitos? The history of Hornitos Tequila and its legendary founder Don Francisco Javier Sauza is long and storied. He didn’t just perfect tequila, he also helped create the rule that all tequila must be made from pure agave in certain Mexican states – or else it’s just not tequila. Did we mention he founded Hornitos® on Mexican Independence Day? So my friend, Hornitos 100% Tequila is not just any tequila, it’s completely authentic and may just set you free.
The Sweet Amigo (Twist on Sidecar)
· 1 ½ parts Hornitos® Reposado Tequila
· ½ part apricot liqueur
· ½ part honey
· ¾ part lemon
· ¾ part egg white
Preparation: Add all ingredients into a mixing glass. Shake without ice for approximately 10-12 seconds. Double strain into a cocktail glass. Garnish with cinnamon.
Berried Treasure
• 2 parts Hornitos® Reposado Tequila
• ¾ part simple syrup*
• ¾ part lemon
• 6-8 blackberries
• 1-2 rosemary sprigs
• 2 dashes Angostura® Bitters
*To make simple syrup, mix together 1 part sugar and 1 part water and bring to a boil (approximately 1-2 minutes). Cool before serving.
Preparation: Add rosemary sprig and muddle, then add 6 blackberries into a mixing glass and muddle. Add the rest of the ingredients and shake well. Double strain into an old fashioned glass. Garnish with a rosemary sprig and two blackberries.
Black Barrel® Old Fashioned (Twist on an Old Fashioned)
• 1 part simple syrup
• 1 ½ parts Hornitos® Black Barrel® Tequila
• ½ part amaro
• 2 dashes bitters
• 2 dashes Orange bitters
• Orange peel
Preparation: Add simple syrup, Hornitos® Black Barrel® Tequila, amaro and bitters together and stir, adding in ice. Strain over fresh ice and garnish with an orange peel.
Hornitos® Plata Paloma
• 2 parts Hornitos® Plata Tequila
• ½ part lime juice
• 2 parts white grapefruit juice
• 2 parts club soda
Preparation: Combine ingredients in a glass and serve. Garnish with a lime slice.
Ginger Blitz
• 2 parts Hornitos® Plata Tequila
• ¾ part honey
• ¼ part allspice
• 1 part lemon
• 1 ½ parts ginger beer
Preparation: Mix together allspice and honey. Add all ingredients into a mixing glass, excluding ginger beer. Shake well for approximately 3 seconds. Add ginger beer and strain into a Collins glass. Add ice and a mint sprig for garnish.
Dulce y Picante
• 1 ½ parts Hornitos® Plata Tequila
• ½ part Green Chartreuse® Liqueur
• ¾ part pineapple juice
• 1 jalapeno slice
• ¾ part simple syrup*
• ¾ part lime
• Handful of cilantro
*To make simple syrup, mix together 1 part sugar and 1 part water and bring to a boil (approximately 1-2 minutes). Cool before serving.
Preparation: Muddle cilantro in a mixing glass, then gently muddle jalapeño on top of cilantro, then add remaining ingredients into a mixing glass. Shake well for approximately 8-10 seconds. Double strain into a double old fashioned glass rimmed with paprika sea salt. Garnish with a cilantro leaf and/or pineapple leaf.
Touchdown Spike
• ½ cup Hornitos® Plata Tequila
• 4 12-oz Bottles Lager
• ¼ cup Orange Juice
• ¼ cup DeKuyper® Triple Sec
Preparation: Fill pitcher with Orange Juice, DeKuyper® Triple Sec, and Hornitos® Plata. Slowly pour lager into a pitcher. Stir to mix. Fill pint glass halfway with ice and add the Touchdown Spike. Makes 4 – 6 servings.
Death and Taxes
• 1 oz. Hornitos® Anejo Tequila
• 1 oz Lime Juice
• 1/2 oz. Simple Syrup
• 1/2 oz. Anaheim Chile Infused Triple Sec*
• 1/2 oz. Mezcal
• Spicy Bloody Mary mix (for drizzle)
Preparation: Add ingredients, except for the Spicy Bloody Mary mix, to a shaker filled with ice. Shake. Pour into rocks glass filled with ice. Drizzle with the Spicy Bloody Mary mix.
Make sure to take the jump over to HornitosTequila.com for additional recipes and to learn more about how the magic is made with the award-winning Hornitos® Black Barrel®.
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