Kicking Off Summer Smoothly with Fabulous Tequila Cocktails!

Posted By Stevie Wilson on May 29, 2009 |

Given that it’s summer time, you need to be thinking about small gatherings with friends who appreciate the finer things in life but also know that it’s about the company and not about how much you spend that makes the event special. The effort of creating a drink like the Rosangel Ruby Fizz will certainly create a unique and fun atmosphere because this drink is spectacular.
A little pricy on assembling the ingredients but you will have enough left over for at least another event (or round depending on how many people you invite. I would suggest you buy 2 bottles of the Rosangel because I am already devising a couple of recipes that would be stellar.
Rosangel is the first-ever hibiscus infused tequila, made from a reposado base, and rested in port barrels for an additional two months by Gran Centenario
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The Rosangel Ruby Fizz
2 ounces Rosangel Tequila
½ ounce Agave Syrup
½ ounce Ruby Port
1 bar spoon Pomegranate Molasses
¾ ounce Lemon Juice
½ ounce Egg White
Shake all ingredients with ice and strain into a highball glass with one large ice cube. Top with Club Soda and garnish with a cherry.
Other recipes– my twist on some favorites and a new one.
1) Try making a Cosmo using Rosangel, substituting for the vodka– much improved and a different quality flavor!!
2) A margarita would take on a much different spin if you use Rosangel– and while it would be pink, it would still be open to the lime for a bit of sweet/tart balance yet still not be overwhelming in either direction
3) Mix this with lemonade for a uniquely different pink lemonade and don’t forget to get some edible flower petals to float on top
4) A cocktail featuring watermelon muddled with the Rosangel would be sensation and add a bit of tonic for fizz.
This exquisite cocktail from mixologist extraordinaire Julie Reiner (Flatiron Lounge and Clover Club – NYC), uses Rosangel, the first-ever hibiscus infused tequila, made from a reposado base, and rested in port barrels for an additional two months by Gran Centenario. (40% Alc./Vol. – $36.99/750 ml)
www.rosangel.com

The thirsty yachtsman’s first mate…The Maestro Dobel’s version of the Bloody Mary: crisp, cool and green. Created by Pablo Moix of STK and Coco De Ville in Los Angeles (of course!), this wildly original and refreshing cocktail uses Maestro Dobel, the world’s first-ever “diamond” clear-aged tequila.
Having this tequila in any cocktail will definitely
1) up the ante in the premium quotient of the tequila because this is truly clear, sans bite and smooth as silk.
2) It’s sipping tequila yet mixes so beautifully with other ingredients. I have yet to find another tequila like it.
3) You will impress the heck out of all your friends and colleagues because you will demonstrate serious spirits savvy by knowing, drinking and creating drinks with this fabulous tequila.
It’s addictive!
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Maestro Maria Verde:
3 – 2 ” slices of Celery
Loose handful of Cilantro
2 ounces Maestro Dobel
¾ ounce fresh squeezed lime juice
¾ ounce simple syrup
1 ounce Ginger ale
Preparation – In a pint glass, muddle celery & cilantro,
then add all spirits & mixers.
Shake vigorously for six seconds, add ginger ale.
Strain over fresh ice in Collins glass, garnish with celery stalk.
A luscious blend of reposado, anejo, and extra-anejo tequilas, Maestro Dobel is available at the fine liquor establishments with a suggested retail price of $74.99 (750 ml). www.maestrodobel.com
If you come up with a recipe, send it to me and I will print it with a credit to you!
Happy Drinking!
Stevie Wilson