You know what they say, tequila might not solve your problems, but it’s certainly worth a shot. Here is a delightful array of refreshing tequila cocktail recipes from NYC restaurants and bars for the perfect solution to celebrate National Tequila Day on July 24th.
Treat yourself at home or impress your fellow partygoers with these tequila-showcasing cocktail recipes.
The Richardson
What makes a better ode to tequila than a tequila and mezcal old-fashioned?
The Richardson is offering The Rigor Mortis, a stiff drink sure to leave tequila connoisseurs thrilled with the perfect balance of orange bitters and agave syrup to bring out the natural flavors of the liquor.
Recipe:
- .25 oz Agave Syrup
- .5 oz Reposado Tequila (Arette)
- 1.5 oz Mezcal Espadin (Banhez)
- 6 dashes Regans’ Orange Bitters
- Garnish: Grapefruit Twist
Stir ingredients over ice; strain over a big rock in a double rocks glass.
Adrienne’s
Adrienne’s is offering Lil’ Spicy Marg, a guaranteed fiesta in your mouth, with flavors like passion fruit, chili, tequila, and a tangy lime twist.
This vibrant elixir is perfect for celebrating just about anything.
Recipe:
- 1.75 oz Maestro dobel tequila
- .5 oz Passion fruit liqueur
- .5 oz Ancho Reyes chili
- .5 oz Lime
- .25 oz Simple syrup
- Pinch salt
- Garnish: Tajín rim
Shake ingredients over ice and pour.
Ghost Tequila
Spicy Ranch Water is offering a fresh fusion of fiery Ghost Tequila, zesty lime and soda water, this cocktail gets straight to the point.
Enjoy the gusts of jalapeño heat, a splash of citrus and a cool cascade of sparkling water to celebrate this National Tequila Day.
Recipe:
- 1.5 oz Ghost Tequila
- ½ Medium lime, cut into 3 wedges
- Lime soda water
- Garnish: Tajín rim, lime wedge
Measure and pour Ghost tequila in a glass filled with ice. Squeeze 2 fresh lime wedges and drop in the glass. Top with lime soda water. Tajín Salt Rim glass. Garnish with lime wedge.
Boulton & Watt
Boulton & Watt – This funky spin on ranch water is a guaranteed favorite for cocktail connoisseurs and casual drinkers alike.
The Yellow Brick Road is a perfectly balanced tequila highball with light, smokey and tropical flavors that celebrate the beauty of tequila.
Named after the Wizard of Oz, the Yellow Brick road has balance from many characters.
Recipe:
- 1 oz Reposado tequila
- .5 oz Mezcal
- .5 oz St. Elizabeth Allspice Dram
- .5 oz St Germain
- .25 oz Giffard Caribbean Pineapple
- .25 oz Suze
- .75 oz Lemon juice (clarified)
- 2.75 oz Soda