The Mixology Talk Podcast, Episode Sixteen
Why do so few great cocktails use Tequila? This week we’re giving Tequila some time in the limelight! (Yes, pun intended.)
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In today’s Episode…
Last week, Chris and I stayed in the Mayan Riviera in Mexico. Being there, of course needed to try out some drinks with the most famous Mexican spirit – Tequila!
At the bar, I asked Chris to shed some light on what I should order. He suggested the usual: there’s the Margarita, a Tequila Sunrise perhaps, and a drink I have never heard of called the “Paloma”. But that was it! Even though tequila is an incredibly versatile spirit, it seems like it’s been relegated to just a couple of drink recipes.
Today we’re going to swap Tequila into some other great recipes to give you a couple more great Tequila drink options
Check out these 5 recipes that uses tequila instead of the “usual” ingredients!
Ingredients:
- 2 oz Blanco / Silver Tequila
- 5 oz Tonic Water
- 1 lime Wedge
Preparation:
Pour the Tequila and the tonic water into a highball glass almost filled with ice cubes. Stir well. Garnish with the lime wedge.
Ingredients:
- Celery Salt
- 2 oz Blanco / Silver Tequila
- 4 oz Tomato Juice
- 2 dashes of Tobasco Sauce
- 2 dashes Worcestershire sauce
- 1 pinch celery salt
- 1 pinch Ground Black Pepper (or to taste)
Garnish:
- Lime Wedge
- Celery Stalk
Preparation:
Rim a highball glass with celery salt and fill with ice. Add all cocktail ingredients into a shaker with ice and shake. Strain into the prepared glass and garnish with the lime wedge and celery stalk.
Ingredients:
- 1/2 oz Lime Juice
- 2 oz Tequila
- 4 to 6 oz Ginger Beer
Preparation:
Squeeze lime juice into a Collins glass and drop in the spent shell. Add 2 or 3 ice cubes, then pour in the tequila and fill with cold ginger beer.
Ingredients:
- 3/4 ounce Tequila
- 3/4 ounce Lime Juice
- 3/4 ounce Green Chartreuse
- 3/4 ounce Maraschino Liqueur
Preparation:
Pour the ingredients into a cocktail shaker with ice. Shake well. Strain into a chilled cocktail glass.
Ingredients:
- 1 1/2 oz Reposado or Anejo Tequila
- 3/4 oz Sweet Vermouth
- 2 Dashes Angostura Bitters
- Brandied Cherry
- Orange Twist
Preparation:
Combine the Tequila, Vermouth & Bitters in a mixing glass with ice. Stir and strain into a cocktail glass. Garnish with a brandied cherry and orange twist.
Closing Thoughts
When switching Tequila into other drinks, make sure you try to choose a type of Tequila that’s seen a similar amount of time in barrels. For example, when replacing Gin we chose Blanco Tequila since neither has spent any time in barrels.
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What are other “usual” recipes that you have tried using tequila? Let us know!
