Posts Tagged ‘Tequila’

The final long weekend of the summer is here. It's a bittersweet thought. Still, with 3 weeks of summer left, there's still plenty of time to soak up some sun, spend time with family and friends and enjoy a few good tequila cocktails, courtesy of our friends at Milagro Tequila. Have a wonderful Labour Day weekend!

Freshest Margarita

Freshest Margarita

Ingredients:
2 oz Milagro Silver Tequila
1 oz lime juice
3/4 oz agave nectar

Preparation:
Shake in a shaker with cracked ice and serve over fresh ice in a rocks glass. Garnish with a half rim of salt and a lime wheel.

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The most beloved season of the year is winding down as summer's last long weekend is upon us. Tequila Herradura Reposado (which sent me the following recipe) combined with the summer flavours of iced tea and peaches, make for a refreshing summer quencher.

Herradura Smoked Peach Ice Tea

Created by Mark Drew, Casa Herradura’s brand ambassador and mixologist.

Herradura Smoked Peach Ice Tea

Ingredients:
1-1/2 oz Herradura Reposado
1/2 oz lemon Juice
1-1/2 oz peach juice
1-1/2 oz Earl Grey tea
1/4 oz simple syrup
1/4 oz mezcal
1 lemon twist
1 peach slice

Instructions:
Fill a highball glass with good quality cubed ice. Add all ingredients and stir thoroughly with a bar spoon, then garnish with a long lemon twist and/or a peach slice.

What did you/will you be drinking during the summer's final long weekend?

A Tequila Avion rep wrote me recently and provided a trio of recipes and images for tequila cocktails.

I myself have recently rediscovered tequila, thanks to area liquor stores finally carrying a better quality assortment of tequilas. So, I'm always excited for a few more tequila cocktail ideas. (Note: Tequila Avion is now available in Ontario's LCBO stores.)

Here are the recipes. If you give them a try, let me know what you think of 'em.

Poinsettia

Poinsettia

Ingredients:
2 oz Tequila Avión Añejo
3/4 oz dry sherry
5 cranberries
3/4 oz allspice infused simple syrup
2 lemon wedges

Method:
Muddle cranberries, lemons and simple syrup in a shaker. Fill shaker with lots of ice and add tequila and sherry and shake strongly, until frothy.

Strain into an ice-filled old-fashioned glass and garnish with a few fresh cranberries and a cinnamon stick.

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Today we're featuring a guest post by Micheal Bracy, who works in business development for FindTheBest, an objective comparison engine that allows you, the consumer, to find a topic, compare your options and decide what's best for you. Happy National Tequila Day! Take it away Michael.

Affordable tequila for the big day

Tequila! Pee Wee Herman never had it so good.

National Tequila Day is right around the corner! There is so much to celebrate, from the creation of the infamous Margarita, to the legendary song Tequila Sunrise by the Eagles, to the lost weekends we may be better off forgetting. If you're thinking you have to break the bank for the perfect tequila, remember there are plenty of quality options for tequila enthusiasts on a budget.

You don’t have to splurge to be part of the festivities this year!
FindTheBest has assembled 5 premium, yet affordable, tequilas to help make this Tequila Day a memorable one. Prices are is U.S. dollars.

El Tesoro de Don Felipe Anejo Tequila
Produced by La Altena Distillery, this tequila boasts a Double Gold Rating from the 2011 San Francisco World Spirits Competition. With a price tag of only $46, this one is definitely worth a shot.

Espolon Tequila Anejo
At a price of $45, be sure to sip this double-distilled tequila slow and enjoy the 12-month aged finish.

Orgullo Anejo Tequila
Straight from Mexico, commemorate the 120-year-long tradition of Casa San Matias Distillery with a bright, American oak finish tequila for only $37.

Tequila Blu Resposado
Rested and aged in charred oak barrels for up to 3 months, Tequila Blu boasts a distinctly rich and smoky taste for a mere $34.

El Tequileno Platino
For just $25, you can enjoy the newest premium brand produced by Jorge Salles Cuervo and Sucesores Company. Distilled in copper pot stills, this enjoyable tequila features sweet agave and citrus flavors that bring about a clean warm finish.

Check out this detailed slideshow of FindTheBest’s Top 5 Tequilas Under $50:

My friends at Milagro Tequila sent over a couple of recipes to try on National Tequila Day (tomorrow, July 24). I think I'll do just that. Thanks to Alex for sending them along. Hope you're enjoying Tales of the Cocktail!

The Veracruzana

The Veracruzana. The evolution of the Margarita continues...

Ingredients:
2 parts Milagro Reposado
3/4 part agave nectar
1 part fresh lime juice
4 pineapple chunks
2 basil leaves

Preparation:
Muddle fruit and herbs in a Boston shaker glass, then add other ingredients and shake vigorously with ice.

Strain into a rocks glass with fresh ice and garnish cocktail with a pineapple wedge and basil.

For the connoisseur:
Go one step further by adding three dashes of Angostura bitters and top with ginger beer in a highball glass.

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