About Time: 5 Tequila Recipes to Try This SummerBy Adam Hassanali
Summer is finally here which means its time to get that Tequila out and start making those cocktails. We have chosen PATRON and Neurita, which both provide an exceptionally smooth finish, while real fruit extracts and botanicals are used to infuse both varieties. Fancy whipping up Margs this summer? Have a scroll below:
PATRÓN Paloma
Paloma may be our favourite Tequila cocktail. Given it’s also the national drink of Mexico, giving it some authentic cred.
Ingredients:
– 45ml Patrón Reposado
– 90ml Fresh grapefruit juice
– 15ml Agave syrup (1:1)
– 15ml Fresh-squeezed lime juice
– 30ml Sparkling water
– 1 pinch of salt
– Grapefruit slice for garnish
– Salt rim (optional)
Method:
Combine all ingredients except sparkling water in a shaker tin and stir, Strain onto fresh ice in a sugar and salt rimmed Collins glass, Top with sparkling water and garnish with a grapefruit wedge
PATRÓN Reposado is available to purchase from £49.50 at Amazon, Waitrose
PATRÓN El Cielo Spritz
When you’re after that divine lightness in your drink, look no further. With the Patrón El Cielo’s sublime sweetness, our tequila spritz is an instant crowd-pleaser
Ingredients:
– 30ml PATRÓN El Cielo
– 60ml chilled Pinot Grigio or Provençale Rose Wine
– 90ml Ginger Ale
Method:
In a white wine glass with cubed ice, build all the ingredients. Stir to combine. Garnish with a fresh orange wedge – squeeze and drop into the glass.
PATRÓN EL CIELO is available to purchase from £168.54 at Master of Malt, Berry Bros & Rudd
Neurita Classic Margarita
A fresh take on an old classic, lower in sugar than regular Margaritas as no triple sec is required. Add a spicy twist for our take on a Picante.
Ingredients:
– 50ml or double shot Neurita Flavoured Tequila
– 40ml Lime Juice
– A dash of Agave Syrup
Method:
Place all ingredients in a cocktail shaker with ice and shake away. To make your Neurita Margarita extra special this Marg O’clock, take your Margarita glass, wipe lime juice around the rim and roll it in salt to rim it. Pour your perfect Margarita into the glass and garnish with lime to serve.
Neurita Margarita Spritz
A longer and deliciously refreshing drink. Use our Tequila Citrus for a classic and zesty spritz orour Tequila Rosa for a spritz bursting with berries.
Ingredients:
– 50ml or double shot Neurita Flavoured Tequila
– Top up with citrus soda
– Squeeze of fresh lime juice
Method:
Place all the ingredients in a spritz glass with ice. Garnish with fresh lime if you are using Tequila Citrus or berries if you are using Tequila Rosa.
Neurita Classic Paloma
A refreshing and zingy cocktail – the smooth and zesty Neurita Citrus Tequila perfectly balances the grapefruit in this summer classic
Ingredients:
– 50ml or a double shot of Neurita Citrus Tequila
– 45ml of Fresh Lime Juice
– 60ml Grapefruit Juice
– Top with Soda
Method:
Simply place all ingredients in a high-ball glass with ice and garnish with a slice of grapefruit. Grapefruit soda can also be used as an alternative to fresh grapefruit juice and soda