There are two very important holidays in February. Valentine’s Day (2/14) and National Margarita Day (2/22). Mezcal UNIÓN has you covered with 5 recipes to toast the moments!
Let’s have fun with it. After finding success with CIROC, Sean “Diddy” Combs and beverage company Diageo have taken to a new territory, tequila. With an obsession for perfection, Combs immersed himself in the world of tequila, with its unique construction and properties, and learned about the craft, heritage, and future of tequila. After significant research, sampling and refinement, three tequilas were born: DeLeón Blanco, DeLeón Reposado, and DeLeón Añejo. For the spring and beyond, dive into three sophisticated spins on a standby: The Margarita.
Spicy Blood Orange Chipotle Margarita with DeLeón Reposado Tequila
Spicy Blood Orange Chipotle Margarita with DeLeón Reposado Tequila
Glassware: Rocks
Garnish: Dried Blood Orange Wheel & Dried Chipotle Pepper
Recommended Salt: Spicy
Rim Garnish: Salt
Ingredients:
- 1 ½ oz. DeLeón Reposado Tequila
- 2 oz. Fresh Squeezed Blood Orange Juice
- ½ oz. Orange Liqueur
- ¾ oz. Fresh Lime Juice
- Pinch Chipotle Powder
Method: Rim rocks glass with salt. Add all ingredients into a shaker with ice. Shake vigorously and strain into the ice filled rocks glass. Garnish with a dried blood orange wheel and dried chipotle pepper.
Sweet Marmalade & Honey Margarita with DeLeón Reposado Tequila
Sweet Marmalade & Honey Margarita with DeLeón Reposado Tequila
Glassware: Rocks
Recommended Salt: Sweet
Garnish: Honey
Rim Garnish: Candied Orange Peel
Ingredients:
- 1 ½ oz. DeLeón Reposado Tequila
- 1 Tb. Orange Marmalade
- ¾ oz. Honey
- ¾ oz. Fresh Lime Juice
- 3 Drops Orange Blossom Water
Method: Rim rocks glass with honey and salt. Add all ingredients into a shaker with ice. Shake vigorously and strain into the ice filled rocks glass. Garnish with a candied orange peel.
The Original DeLeón “Love” Margarita with DeLeón Tequila Blanco
Glassware: Rocks
Garnish: Sea Salt and Lime Zest Rim
Rim Garnish: Lime Wheel and Orange Wheel
Ingredients:
- 1 ½ oz. DeLeón Tequila Blanco
- ½ oz. Orange Liqueur
- ½ oz. Fresh Lime
- ½ oz. Fresh Lemon
- 1 Orange Slice
- ¾ oz. Agave Nectar Syrup
Method: Rim rocks glass. Muddle orange in a shaker, and add all ingredients into a shaker with ice. Shake and strain into an ice filled rimmed glass. Garnish with a lime wheel and orange wheel.