Happy National Tequila Day!
Agave isn’t just for margaritas. It’s mixable and versatile. Check out the recipes below from top mixologists.
Mad Mango
Created by Tomas Delos Reyes
2 oz Partida Reposado Tequila
½ oz agave nectar
¾ oz fresh lime juice
½ oz mango puree
2 jalapeño disc/slices
In shaker, muddle 1 jalapeño disc with agave nectar. Add ingredients into shaker and shake over ice. Strain over ice, garnish with jalapeño disc floating on top.
Partida Paloma
2 oz Partida Blanco Tequila
1 Pinch Salt
Half a Lime
Grapefruit Soda (such as Jarritos or Squirt)
Fill a highball glass with ice and add the tequila and salt. Squeeze the lime half into the glass and drop into the drink and top with grapefruit soda.
La Perla
1 ½ oz Partida Reposado Tequila
1 ½ oz Domecq Manzanilla Sherry
¾ oz Mathilde Pear Liqueur
Lemon twist
Add all the ingredients to a mixing glass and fill with ice. Stir, and strain into a chilled cocktail glass and garnish with a lemon twist.
Fresa Breeze
Created by Tomas Delos Reyes
2oz Partida Blanco Tequila
1/2oz agave nectar
3/4oz fresh lime juice
2 strawberries
2 tsp diced cucumber
Mint sprig (optional)
Muddle strawberries and agave nectar in a shaker. Add ingredients and shake over ice. Strain over ice and top with diced cucumber. Garnish with mint sprig (optional).