Summer is the perfect time for Tequila based cocktails. No matter if you’re relaxing on the beach, chilling in the shade at home, or gathering together for a party, all of these drinks are sure to hint the spot. Cheers!
Sparkling Paloma
INGREDIENTS
- 6 oz Q Grapefruit
- 2 oz tequila
- Juice of half a lime
- Lime wedge, for garnish
METHOD
Fill a highball glass with ice, squeeze in the half of lime, pour in the tequila, top with the Q Grapefruit and garnish with the lime. If you want to get extra fancy, add a dash of orange bitters or rim the glass with salt.
Q Ginger Beer Margarita
INGREDIENTS
- 3 oz Q Ginger Beer
- 1.5 oz reposado tequila
- 0.5 oz Cointreau
- 1 oz fresh lime juice
- 0.5 oz organic agave nectar
- Coarse salt for lining rim
- Lime wedge, for garnish
METHOD
Line a small serving glass with fresh lime juice and dip in coarse salt. Add tequila, Cointreau, agave nectar and lime juice to a large glass or cocktail shaker with 1/2 cup of ice and stir vigorously. Pour liquid into a serving glass with a few ice cubes. Top with Q Ginger Beer and stir gently. Garnish with a lime wedge.
The Endless Summer
2 oz. Avión Reposado
2 oz. Pineapple Juice
1 oz. Soda water finish
Combine tequila and pineapple juice over ice in a tall glass and stir until chilled. Add a splash of soda and garnish with a lime wheel.
Elevated Margarita
2 parts Avión Silver or Reposado
1 part Fresh Lime Juice
½ part Agave Nectar
Combine ingredients in shaker with ice, and shake vigorously. Fine strain over fresh ice. Garnish with a lime wheel.