Happy National Tequila Day!
Whether you have it neat or mixed into classic cocktail, tequila is always a favorite-it’s no wonder the U.S. represents tequila’s largest market. Luckily for us, National Tequila Day is coming up and this year it lands on Friday July 24th, therefore an even better reason to celebrate!
If you’re looking for something sweet and spicy, try Cantina Rooftop’s (605 West 48th Street) Serenata which includes St. Germain Elderflower, Pineapple Juice,, Spicy Agave and Cazadores Tequila Blanco.
Moving way downtown mixologist Jeremy Strawn of Mulberry Project (149 Mulberry Street) and Greenwich Project (47 W 8th street) will be creating a specialty cocktail for this special day at each establishment. At Mulberry Project you will find El Castillo Paloma with Herradura Tequila, Vanilla and Cinnamon Bark Syrup and fresh Lime and Grapefruit Juice. Head towards the West Village at Greenwich Project and you will find the tequila drink Saint Luke’s Place that includes Fidencio Mezcal, limejuice, and Watermelon chipotle syrup. In case you are unable to check out these exciting libations why not make them at home?
We’ve included Cantina Rooftop, Mulberry Project, and Greenwich Project’s recipes below and let me know if you need images to any of the drinks below.
Serenta by Cantina Rooftop’s bar consultant Nelson Lemus
2 oz Cazadores Tequila Blanco
3Ž4 oz Fresh Lime Juice
1Ž2 oz St. Germain Elderflower
1Ž2 OZ Pineapple Juice
1Ž2 oz Spicy Agave
Top Off With Peychaud’s Bitters
Glass: Collins
Method: Pour all ingredients into a mixing glass. Add large cold ice and shake vigorously. Strain all contends into a Collins glass. Top off with couple dashed of peychaud’s bitters.
Garnish: Orange Flower.
El Castillo Paloma by Mulberry Project’s mixologist Jeremy Strawn
2oz Herradura Tequila
.75oz Fresh Lime Juice
1.5oz Fresh Grapefruit Juice
1oz Vanilla and Cinnamon Bark Syrup
Served in a Highball Glass Garnished with Mint
Saint Luke’s Place by Greenwich Project’s mixologist Jeremy Strawn
1oz Herradura Tequila
1oz Fidencio Mezcal
1oz Fresh Lime Juice
3oz Watermelon Chipotle Syrup
Serve in a Highball Garnished with a Lime Wedge
Watermelon Chipotle Syrup: Ratio is 3 parts Fresh Watermelon Juice to 1 part Simple Syrup and the Powder Chipotle Pepper To desires Spiciness
