Now that Spring is officially upon us and Cinco de Mayo is a few weeks away, there’s no better way to celebrate the Mexican day of freedom and democracy than with fresh cocktails made with the ultimate Mexican spirit – tequila! As is with cooking, a drink can only be as good as the ingredients with which it is made, so make sure you use only the freshest and the very best!
There are a plethora of tequilas on the market, but only one took home the Chairman’s Trophy for Silver Tequila at this year’s Ultimate Spirits Challenge – Milagro. The brand’s Reposado and Añejo variants are also award winners and boast stronger flavors than their counterparts, due to longer aging in oak barrels. Cheers!
The Freshest Margarita
A margarita is the most traditional of all tequila cocktails and you cannot celebrate Cinco de Mayo without one.
2 parts Milagro Silver Tequila
¾ parts Milagro Agave Nectar
1 part Fresh Lime Juice
Combine all three ingredients in a shaker. Shake vigorously with ice and strain into a rocks glass over fresh ice. Garnish with a thin lime wheel. Salt optional.
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Veracruzana
This cocktail is an ode to Mexico’s oldest and largest port, and is also home of the sweet Veracruz pineapple.
2 parts Milagro Reposado Tequila
¾ parts Milagro Agave Nectar
1 part Fresh Lime Juice
4 Pineapple Chunks
2 Basil Leaves
Muddle pineapple and basil leaves in a Boston shaker glass. Add remaining ingredients and shake vigorously with ice. Strain into a rocks glass with fresh ice and garnish with pineapple and basil.
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Carpe Dia
This is an inspiration to “sieze the day” with this fruity and fresh cocktail.
2 parts Milagro Añejo Tequila
¾ parts Milagro Agave Nectar
1 part Fresh Lime Juice
5 Blackberries
2 Sage Leaves
Muddle fruit and herbs in a Boston shaker glass. Add other ingredients and shake vigorously with ice. Strain into a rocks glass with fresh ice and garnish with blackberry and a sprig of sage.
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