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Tequila fans rejoice cause it’s National Tequila Day! There is literally no better reason to drink a nice agave cocktail today. Break out the cocktail shaker and get your drinking creations on this joyous day. With a variety of countless flavorful cocktails, you’ll surely find something to love. Tequila, which is distilled from the blue agave plant and is most often produced in Mexico, is a staple ingredient in several cocktails that can make a night out on the town, a backyard summer barbeque, or just a fun dinner infinitely more enjoyable and tasty! These signature drinks will make sure you celebrate National Tequila Day the right way.
Margarita’s
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One of the more famous drinks that Tequila is known for are Margaritas. This classic drink should be a go-to option for anyone celebrating on National Tequila Day. With a wide variety of choices, it can be served on-the-rocks, frozen, or straight. Some flavor options are, classic agave, sour apple, strawberry, mango, and watermelon!
- 2 oz Blanco tequila
- 1 oz Fresh lime juice
- 1⁄2 oz Orange liqueur
- 1⁄2 oz Agave syrup
- (additional flavors are optional)
Spicy Mango Popsicle Margarita
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This signature drink comes with a bit of a twist. Jalapeño mango margarita has a hint of sweetness and a kick of spice.
For the jalapeño-infused tequila
- 1 jalapeño pepper, sliced
- 1/2 cup silver tequila
For the margarita popsicles
- 4 cups diced mango
- 1/2 cup lime juice
- 1/4 cup powdered sugar
- pinch cayenne pepper
- 6 tablespoons jalapeño tequila (from above)
Tequila Sunrise
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Not only is a Tequila Sunrise pretty to look at, but it’s also extremely refreshing. The grenadine sweetens the drink up just enough.
- 1 to 1-1/4 cups ice cubes
- 1-1/2 ounces tequila
- 4-1/2 ounces orange juice
- 1-1/2 teaspoons grenadine syrup
- Orange slice and maraschino cherry
Bloody Mary
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The Bloody Maria is a classic drink normally made with vodka, however, tequila is truly what this cocktail has been missing. This single change in the recipe makes a noticeable difference in the flavor. Unlike vodka, which gets lost in this heavily flavored, spicy drink, the tequila in the background stands out.
- 2-ounce tequila
- 1 teaspoon horseradish
- 3 dashes Tabasco sauce
- 1 dash lime juice
- 3 dashes celery salt
- 3 dashes pepper
- 6 ounces tomato juice (more or less to fill glass)
- Optional: 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- Garnish: celery stalk, cucumber and/or cocktail shrimp
Cinnamon Tequila Shot
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Shots are the most typical way to celebrate this drink, so why not making it a little extra for National Tequila Day? This orange and cinnamon version makes for a much sweeter alternative to the usual salt and lemon version.
- 1 Slice of orange, cut into triangle shapes
- Cinnamon sugar
- 60 ml (agave) tequila
There’s no better way to celebrate tequila other than by making one of these signature creations. Get your drink on and have a happy National Tequila Day!
