3 Easy And Refreshing Cocktail Recipes On National Tequila Day
“Let’s do shots!” I’m sure you’ve heard a friend shout that when you’re out celebrating with a group. That’s when I usually excuse myself to take a call outside. Whenever…
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stockfotocz via Getty Images“Let’s do shots!” I’m sure you’ve heard a friend shout that when you’re out celebrating with a group. That’s when I usually excuse myself to take a call outside. Whenever I do shots, it really doesn’t end well. However, I absolutely love sipping on a smooth-drinking shot of tequila every now and then. Hey, it’s National Tequila Day, so let’s order up a round!
National Tequila Day: How Did This All Begin
This is actually an international holiday that we also celebrate here in the U.S.A. Did you know that a form of tequila has been made by humans for thousands of years? That’s according to DaysOfTheYear.com. First thing to remember is that authentic tequila is derived from the blue agave plant. In addition, to really be “official,” at least 51% of the liquor must be made from that native Mexican plant. If you want to sip on high-end tequila, then you’ll want one of the more expensive versions. Those are usually made with 100% blue agave.
National Tequila Day was first recognized by the Mexican government in 2018, and now we all get to celebrate this traditional liquor. It is important to realize that tequila is similar to other alcoholic beverages such as champagne, cognac, or bourbon. Particularly, it must be made in a specific region of Mexico. Not to mention, there is actually a town in the state of Jalisco in Mexico named Tequila. There are other communities in this region of Jalisco that are also allowed to distill authentic tequila. Specifically, those cities include Guanajuato, Michoacán, Nayarit, and Tamaulipas.
How Do You Like Your Tequila?
Undeniably, tequila lovers will generally order a smooth-drinking shot on which to sip. That’s the best way to actually taste this Mexican liquor. However, others prefer mixing their tequila in delicious and refreshing cocktails. For that reason, it’s good to know that tequila does mix very well with food and with flavored drinks. Feel free to scroll down and check out these three delicious tequila recipes from WrenKitchens.com. Salud!
Tequila Sunrise
Spencer Bergen via UnsplashIt's National Tequila Day! Here's a photo of a tequila sunrise cocktail adorned with a fresh orange slice. A sliced open orange and a lime sit on the table next to the cocktail. There's a bottle of El Nivel Tequila to the left and a little behind the cocktail.
Tequila Sunrise
The Tequila Sunrise is a visually appealing layered cocktail that is perfect for brunches, parties, or any occasion where you want to add a splash of colour to your drink.
Ingredients:
2 oz. tequila
4 oz. orange juice
1/2 oz. grenadine syrup
Orange slice (for garnish)
Maraschino cherry (for garnish)
Ice cubes
How-to:
- Fill a glass with ice cubes.
- Pour the tequila into the glass.
- Add the orange juice to the glass and stir gently to combine.
- Slowly pour the grenadine syrup over the back of a spoon into the glass. It will sink to the bottom and gradually create the sunrise effect.
- Garnish with an orange slice and a maraschino cherry.
- Give it a gentle stir just before enjoying to mix the flavours.
Paloma
Timothé Durand via UnsplashIt's National Tequila Day! Here's a photo of the Paloma cocktail on the left, adorned with a slice of red grapefruit. To the right, a bottle of Anaë.
Paloma
The Paloma is a fantastic choice for those who enjoy a crisp and slightly tart cocktail.
Ingredients:
2 oz. tequila
4 oz. grapefruit soda
1/2 oz. lime juice
Grapefruit wedge, for garnish
Salt or chili powder, for rimming the glass (optional)
How-to:
- Rim the glass with salt or chili powder (if desired).
- Fill the glass with ice cubes.
- Add tequila, lime juice, and grapefruit soda to the glass.
- Stir gently to combine.
- Garnish with a grapefruit wedge. Cheers!
Mexican Mule
Sam Hojati via UnsplashIt's National Tequila Day! Here's a photo of a Mexican Mule cocktail adorned with mint and a lime wedge. There is a sliced open lime to the left of the cocktail, and two unsliced lemons in the background.
Mexican Mule
The Mexican Mule is a perfect cocktail for hot summer days or any time you crave a tangy and vibrant drink.
Ingredients:
2 oz. tequila
3 oz. freshly squeezed lime juice
5 oz. ginger beer
Lime wedge (for garnish)
Salt (optional, for rimming the glass)
Ice
How-to:
- If desired, rim a copper mug or glass with salt by running a lime wedge around the rim and dipping it into a plate of salt.
- Fill the mug or glass with ice cubes.
- Add tequila and lime juice to the glass. Stir gently to combine.
- Top it off with ginger beer, leaving some space for garnishes.
- Give it a gentle stir and garnish with a lime wedge.
