Not only is it Friday, but it is a national holiday. Today is National Tequila Day and toasting to the occasion is mandatory. It is safe to say that everyone’s favorite watering hole will be partaking in the festivities today. New York City bars and restaurants are going to be boasting steals and deals on Margaritas and other tequila based drinks. While that sounds great, we’ve got an even better suggestion. Celebrate the day with a triple cocktail tequila treat. We are offering up delicious recipes for the CRUZ Old Fashioned, TeQUIviation, and the Tres Aperol Sunset.
These three cocktails are made with some of the most delicious tequila options in the game. CRUZ tequila is an authentic 100% estate grown blue agave tequila that is handcrafted a little at a time. Since CRUZ is crafted in small batches, it retains its smooth flavor that can be enjoyed in any cocktail. QUI Tequila is the world’s first and only platinum, clear, extra-añejo tequila. Each and every batch of tequila has been aged over three years which helps retain its aromatic flavor. The sip of this tequila is super-smooth and doesn’t carry a harsh aftertaste. Tres Agaves tequila is crafted with volcanic spring-water collected from a nearby Tequila Volcano. Tres Agaves carries a perfectly balanced taste that blends in but stands out in any cocktail. These three tequilas have their own special qualities but they all taste hellagood in a cocktail!
Check out the trio of tequila cocktails below. Be sure to mix up one, two or a few to celebrate the occasion. And as always, drink responsibly.
CRUZ Old Fashioned
The CRUZ Old Fashioned is the perfect cocktail for fans of the original Old Fashioned cocktail.
INGREDIENTS
- 2 parts Cruz Reposado Tequila
- ½ part Crown Maple Syrup
- 2 dashes Peychaud’s bitters
- 2 dashes Orange bitters
- 1 slice orange rind
- 1 slice grapefruit rind
Combine all ingredients except rinds with ice and stir for 40 seconds. Garnish with an orange and grapefruit rind.
TeQUIviation
The TeQUIviation is perfect for folks in love with the gin based Aviation cocktail.
INGREDIENTS:
Created by Cody Goldstein, Founder of Muddling Memories and Head Bartender at Upholstery Store: Food and Wine
- 2 parts QUI Tequila
- ¾ part fresh lemon juice
- ¾ part Maraschino liqueur
- ¼ part crème de violette
Add all ingredients into a cocktail shaker with ice. Shake for 5 seconds and double strain into a coup glass. Garnish with a lemon twist.
Tres Aperol Sunset
This is the perfect tequila-based cocktail for the Cosmopolitan lover.
INGREDIENTS:
- 2 parts Tres Agaves Blanco Tequila
- 1 part Aperol
- 1 part Tres Agaves Cocktail-Ready Agave Nectar
- ¾ part fresh-squeezed lemon juice
- ½ part fresh-squeezed grapefruit juice
- 1 edible flower, for garnish
Combine all ingredients in a cocktail shaker with ice. Shake vigorously and strain into a chilled cocktail glass. Garnish with the flower.
