This Holiday Is Important Because Tequila Is Important
Happy Cinco de Mayo!
Alright folks! We know it's a bummer having to be stuck inside now that spring has sprung and it's all sunny and warm. But that doesn't mean you can't celebrate this Cinco de Mayo in style! Our very own Craft Spirit Specialist and in-house mixologist, Steve Fette, has crafted up these delightful cocktails that will definitely impress all of the zoom attendees!
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Now get to shakin' and don't forget to tag @alliedbeveragenj on Instagram!
2 oz. Partida Blanco Tequila
1 oz. Lime Juice
1 oz. Agave Nectar
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Glass: Rocks
Garnish: Salt Rim and Lime Wedge
Procedure: Rim half the rim of a rocks glass with kosher salt. Combine ingredients into a shaker add ice and shake until chilled. Strain over fresh ice into a rocks glass.
.25 oz. Agave Nectar
.5 oz. Lime Juice
.75 oz. Passion Nectar
1.5 oz. Don Julio Reposado Tequila
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Glass: Rocks
Garnish: Cinnamon Sugar Rim, Lime Wheel, Brandied Cherries
Procedure: Shake ingredients with ice. Stain unto a salt rimmed rocks glass.
4 Watermelon Cubes (1.5" x 1.5")
.25 oz. Honey Syrup
.5 oz. Lime Juice
2 oz. 21 Seeds Cucumber Jalapeno Tequila
Pinch of Sea Salt
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Glass: Rocks
Garnish: Lime Wedge and Mint Sprig
Procedure: Build ingredients in a rocks glass. Stir to combine.
2 Large Basil Leaves
.5 oz. Lime Juice
.5 oz. Agave Nectar
1 oz. Patron Pineapple Citronage
1 oz. Patron Reposado
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Glass: Rocks
Garnish: 5-Spice Powder Rim, Pineapple Leaves, Dehydrated Orange Slice
Procedure: Shake all ingredients in a shaker with ice. Strain over fresh ice and serve.
2 oz. Tres Agaves Blanco
1 oz. Lime Juice
.5 oz. Agave Nectar
.5 oz. Solerno Blood Orange Liqueur
3 Slices Jalapeno (Seeds Removed)
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Glass: Rocks
Garnish: Jalapeno Slice and Salt Rim
Procedure: Combine all ingredients into a cocktail shaker with ice. Shake well. Double strain (make sure to get all of the jalapeno out) into a rocks glass with fresh ice.
2 oz. Sutter Home Red Sangria
.5 oz. Jose Cuervo Tradicional Silver
.25 oz. Agave Nectar
.25 oz. Lime Juice
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Glass: Rocks
Garnish: Lime Wheel
Procedure: Add all ingredients to a mixing glass with ice. Stir until combined and well chilled. Strain over fresh ice.
