Booze, Cocktails

National Tequila Day with Espolon Tequila

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July 24 is National Tequila Day why not fiesta it up a notch with Espolon Tequila?

As if you needed an excuse to celebrate this Saturday with summer in full swing and the city coming alive in all its post-pandemic glory – it’s also National Tequila Day! Turn this weekend’s fiesta up a notch with Espolon Tequila tequila-topped cocktails. Order at your fave bar or whip up a batch for you and your friends to enjoy at home!

Whether you opt for an elegant Grand Margarita or a refreshing Espaloma, these cocktail recipes look to recreate the timelessness of classic tequila cocktails but with a modern twist.

These cocktail features Espolon Tequila, an authentic tequila with an ultra-cool artistic label and bottle that’s the perfect addition to any bar car. Espolon and its packaging were inspired by revolutionary Mexican artist, Jose Guadalupe Posada, who, through his ground-breaking politically charged art, brought new ways of thinking and spurred change.

espolon margarita w bottle

Grand Margarita

  • This highly refreshing cocktail pairs sour lime with earthy tequila notes, adding Grand Marnier’s cognac and bitter orange flavour for a refined smoothness and a heightened drinking experience.

Ingredients 

  • 1 oz | Grand Marnier® Cordon Rouge
  • 1 oz | Espolon Tequila
  • 75 oz | freshly squeezed lime juice
  • 5 oz Agave Nectar or Simple Syrup (Optional)
  • Ice cubes
  • Lime garnish

Recipe 

  • Fill a wide, shallow dish with 2-3 mm of fine salt. Cut a lime in half at the width and rub around half of the rim of a margarita glass. Cut a thin, crosswise slice from one of the lime halves for garnish. Holding glass upside down, dip wet half delicately into the salt. Shake Grand Marnier®, Espolon Tequila and lime juice with ice in a cocktail shaker. Strain into glass and apply lime garnish to rim.

Espolon paloma single

Espaloma

  • This is a nod to the popular Paloma, enjoy the fresh citrus taste with this refreshing Espolon Tequila highball that’s perfect for summer sipping

Ingredients 

  • 2oz Espolon Tequila
  • 5oz Lime Juice
  • 4oz Grapefruit Soda

Recipe  

  • Combine and stir in a highball glass with ice and a salted rim. Garnish with lime. Enjoy!