Getting Ready for National Margarita Day (2/22)? Try These Great Cocktails!

Are you ready for more Margarita cocktails? I have a few more recipes from 3 more tequila brands for National Margarita Day.  These brands are very artisanal and their tequilas are really exceptional!

 

Vamonos Riendo Mezcal launched in August 2020, Vamonos Riendo is a super-premium, artisanal Mountain Mezcal that encourages ideas to spark, people to connect, and creativity to flow. The beauty of mezcal lies in the spirit of the people; appreciation of the land; and the pride of a community that celebrates heritage, tradition, and art. Vamonos Riendo combines both ancient techniques and imagination to create its artisanal spirit and is dedicated to sustainable cultivation and supporting the local people of Oaxaca in building a better future. So, grab a bottle today, and Let’s Start Sipping!

Passion Mezcal Margarita

Ingredients:
2 oz Vamonos Riendo Mezcal
2 oz passion fruit
1 oz honey
1 strawberry

Directions:
Cut passionfruit in half and place in the blender at low speed to keep the seeds intact.
Strain and shake in a shaker with Vamonos Riendo Mezcal and honey.
Pour over ice.
Garnish with a strawberry.


Sweet Tart Mezcal Margarita

Ingredients:

2 oz Vamonos Riendo Mezcal
2 oz tamarind concentrate
1 oz orange juice
1 oz honey

Directions:
Combine in a shaker.
Pour over ice.

 

Make Me Blush Mezcal Margarita

Ingredients:
2 oz Vamonos Riendo Mezcal
2 oz guava
3 pieces of cherry
1 oz honey

Directions:
Blend guava with water,
Add 2 ounces in a shaker with mashed strained cherries, honey, and Vamonos Riendo Mezcal.
Shake well for at least 45 seconds,
Strain the cocktails into a coupe or lowball glass
Garnish with a cherry.


Tequila Corralejo
exemplifies Central Mexico’s rich culture, heritage, and vibrant lifestyle. As one of the few tequilas produced in Guanajuato, Mexico, Corralejo’s deep roots and production methods are unique in the tequila industry. Made from only the finest agave, Tequila Corralejo’s flavor is rich, natural, and unsurpassed in quality and personality.

 

Roasted Red Pepper & Pineapple Margarita

From the Pez Cantina 401 S. Grand Avenue (Downtown) Los Angeles, CA 90071 –Created by Christopher Mesa

 

Ingredients:
1.5 oz Corralejo Silver Tequila
1/2 oz of Ancho Reyes Liqueur
1 oz lime
3/4 oz agave nectar
2 oz of roasted pineapple and red bell pepper purée.

Method:

Mix all the liquids together in a shaker with ice.
Shake  for 45 seconds
Strain the liquid into a  glass with ice,
Add  the pineapple & red bell pepper purée
Stir twice and add a pineapple garnish.

 

Corralejo Classic Margarita

 

Ingredients:
2 oz Corralejo Silver
3⁄4 oz. Agave Nectar
1⁄2 oz. Orange Liqueur
1 oz. Lime Juice
Rocks Ice

Directions:
Combine ingredients in a shaker with ice.
Shake vigorously.
Rim a rocks glass with salt (optional) and fill with ice.
Strain into the glass over the ice.
Garnish with a lime wheel.

 

Corralejo Mia Margarita

Nobu Newport Beach, 3450 Via Oporto Suite 101, Newport Beach, CA 92663

 

Ingredients: 
2oz Corralejo Anejo
2oz Passion Fruit Puree
.5oz Fresh Lime Juice
.5oz House-made honey syrup
3 shakes of shichimi (Japanese 7 spice)

Directions:
Combine all ingredients in a cocktail shaker with ice.
Shake to chill and combine ingredients.
Fine strain into a rocks glass over fresh ice.
Garnish with blood orange wheel and shichimi.

 

Los Arango was originally crafted to honor Jose Doroteo Arango, better known as Pancho Villa, for defending his people against the tyrants in the Mexican Revolution, Los Arango was born in his family name. Today, we continue to honor this triumphant moment in Mexican history throughout every batch of Los Arango tequila.
Los Arango’s tequilas are made from 100% Blue Weber Agave, harvested just steps away from the Hacienda Corralejo where it’s fired in clay ovens and fermented with a specialty yeast strain. It’s then double distilled, bottled in blown glass, and hand-finished with premium leather, metal, and wood accents all onsite at the Hacienda.

Los Arango Cadillac Margarita

 

Ingredients: 
2 oz. Los Arango Reposado
1 oz. Lime Juice
3⁄4 oz. Agave Nectar
1⁄2 oz. Grand Marnier

Directions:
Combine ingredients except for Grand Marnier in a shaker with ice.
Shake Vigorously.
Rim a rocks glass with salt and fill it with ice.
Hawthorne strain the cocktail over the ice and top with Grand Marnier.

 

Los Arango Spicy Ginger Margarita

 

 

Ingredients:
2 ounces Los Arango Blanco
1-ounce lime juice
½ ounce ginger simple syrup
3 slices fresh cut jalapeño
Tajín for rim

Directions:
Rim your glass with Tajín.
Combine all ingredients in a cocktail shaker with ice.
Shake to chill and combine ingredients.
Fine strain into a “rocks” glass over fresh ice.
Garnish & Enjoy!

 

 

Stevie Wilson
LA-Story.com

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