May 5, 2011 2:49 pm
Cheers to Cinco de Mayo! Here in the United States, Cinco de Mayo is a celebration of Mexican culture and heritage. It is also an excuse for many Americans to leave work early to enjoy some guacamole and margaritas. But what’s Cinco de Mayo without tequila? In New York City, Cinco de Mayo is one of the biggest drinking holidays of the year, so if you happen to go out tonight, you can be sure that you’ll be peer pressured into taking at least one shot of tequila.
If you decide to stay inside to avoid the crowds and throw your own Cinco de Mayo bash, you can create your own tequila cocktail to kick off the celebration. An especially delicious cocktail that uses Partida Reposado Tequila is Ruby Partida. Ruby Partida is a beautiful blood orange color that is the perfect blend of sweet and tart flavors. Make sure to keep count of how many you drink because Ruby Partida is no joke and will definitely get your fiesta rolling!
Ruby Partida created by Dale De Groff
Ingredients
1 1/2 oz. Partida Reposado Tequila
1 1/2 oz. Fresh Ruby Red Grapefruit juice
1/2 oz. Cointreau
1/2 oz. Fresh squeezed lemon juice
1/2 oz. French Cassis.
Preparation
1. Shake the first 4 ingredients in a shaker with ice.
2. Strain into a chilled cocktail glass.
3. Dribble the 1/2 oz. French Cassis down the inside of the glass so it will settle at the bottom.
Tip: You can always swap the grapefruit juice for any variety of orange juice you want. The drink tastes really great with orange mango juice as well.
— Written by Valerie Cario
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Tags : Partida, Ruby Partida, tequila, Cinco de Mayo, Valerie Cario
November 1, 2010 11:43 am
Tequila is dressing up this Halloween. Only this time, salt and lime are not a part of the costume. Brian Van Flandern's Cider House Rules shakes up fall flavors with white tequila to make your spooky weekend a bit more thrilling, on the rocks of course.
Ingredients:
1 1/2 oz. Tequila Don Julio Blanco
1 1/2 oz. freshly squeezed apple cider
1/2 oz. club soda
1/2 oz. fresh lemon juice
1/2 oz. simple syrup
1/16 tsp. ground cinnamon
Preparation:
1. Combine Don Julio Blanco, fresh squeezed apple cider, club soda, fresh lemon juice and can sugar simple syrup in a cocktail shaker with ice. Cover and shake well.
2. Strain contents into a highball glass and garnish with sprinkle of ground cinnamon.
Tip: Purchase apple cider from your local apple farm or farmer's market for better flavor and more intense spice.
Photo credit: Tequila Don Julio
— Written by Joanna Weinstein
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Tags : Don Julio, Cider Hous Rules, Tequila, Apple Cider, Cinnamon
October 14, 2010 1:22 pm
Once October hits, I always have a hard time bringing myself to mix up a margarita. Maybe it's because it brings back too many memories of warm summer weather, or perhaps it's because I've just grown tired of drinking the same old tequilas. However, this all changed once I tasted Casa Noble Crystal.
Admittedly, my knowledge of tequila production is slightly lacking, but it doesn't take an expert to taste the difference in quality when it comes to Casa Noble. Technique: To properly taste and evaluate tequila, use a long, slightly fluted glass. This will allow the aromas to develop and become more concentrated.
CEO Jose Hermosillo sees to it that all Casa Noble tequilas are certified organic, made from only 100% blue agave, and he takes extra measures to ensure a superior taste. After a gentle steaming in stone ovens to extract the sweet nectar from the agave plants, the tequila is then triple-distilled and aged in brand-new oak barrels from France. This process gives the tequila rich aromas of vanilla, mango and peppers. With bright flavors of fresh citrus and a velvety smooth finish, this tequila is fantastic sipped on its own, but it also makes a killer organic margarita.
Tip: If you ever need a gift for the tequila aficionado in your life, splurge on a bottle of Casa Noble Single Barrel tequila...we guarantee you'll be forever loved!
Photo credit: Casa Noble
— Written by Lisa Curry
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Tags : Casa Noble, Tequila, Crystal, Margarita, Jose Hermosillo, Lisa Curry
July 4, 2010 9:37 am
We hope everyone is celebrating this long weekend with sunny socializing, outdoor grilling and, of course, lots of refreshing cocktails. Our patriotic pick this year? The Watermelon Fizz, courtesy of Haru.
And since watermelon is one of the quintessential American barbecue must-haves, we love the idea of using to to make a fresh and fruity cocktail. Muddled with a hint of cilantro, Inocente Tequila and topped off with fresh lime juice and seltzer, this is a perfect crowd-pleasing summer drink you can mix up by the pitcher. Tip: Watermelon is naturally low in sugar, so this is a guilt-free cocktail you can feel good about drinking. Bottoms up!
Haru
220 Park Avenue South
New York, NY
646.428.0989
Photo credit: Haru Restaurant
— Written by Lisa Curry
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Tags : Haru, Watermelon, Fizz, Cilantro, Tequila, Lime, Lisa Curry
May 5, 2010 10:06 am
Today is Cinco de Mayo, so you can probably bet that everyone has the same drink on their mind: tequila. In a cocktail, in a shot or even in your food; there is no better way to celebrate the national drink of Mexico. Here is a list of our top 5 favorite tequilas that will be sure to get the party going:
1. Patrón Añejo: Produced by blending a variety of oak aged tequilas, Patrón Añejo has a smooth and smoky taste that should be sipped straight.
2. Don Julio 1942: Aged in barrels for over 2 years, this tequila has hints of apples and oak with a sweet vanilla finish.
3. Casa Noble Crystal: Made from 100% agave, this USDA Organic tequila has clean, pure flavor notes of fresh herbs and mint.
4. Asombroso: With light flavors of licorice and spices, this tequila has an unbelievably smooth finish that's almost like velvet in a glass.
5. Milagro: Great for either cocktails or straight sipping, this versatile tequila has an earthy flavor with a smoky-sweet finish.
Photo credit: www.communitites.canada.com
— Written by Lisa Curry
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Tags : Behind the Burner, Lisa Curry, Tequila, Cinco de Mayo, Patron, Casa Noble Crystal, Asombroso, Milagro
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