Summer, summertime! Grills will be fired up, family members will come to visit and more of your friends will come over for a game night on your patio. Turn up the heat at your next southern gathering with these tequila inspired drinks created by bartenders in Los Angeles and New York.
Game Night
Take “Cards Against Humanity” to new heights with this spicy ensemble:
Spice of Life
Created by Damian Windsor, DC Berridge LLC group (Warwick, Firefly, Tiki No, Power House, Dark Room), LA
Ingredients
1 oz. Roca Patron Silver
1 oz. Patron Citronge Lime
1 oz. Frangelico
2 Strawberries
.5 oz. lime juice
2 Slices of jalapeno
Method
Muddle strawberries to a paste, add liquid ingredients and cubed ice, shake and strain onto fresh ice in a double old fashioned glass and garnish with a half strawberry and jalapeno slices.
Weekend Brunch
Pull out the griddle and prepare a brunch for your besties. Pair your omelets and pancakes with this citrusy drink:
Tomar Bueno
Created by Damian Windsor, DC Berridge LLC group (Warwick, Firefly, Tiki No, Power House, Dark Room), LA
Ingredients
1 oz. Patron Roca Silver
.75 oz. Patron Citronge Lime
1 oz. Campari
1 oz. grapefruit juice
Top with Squirt
Method
Add ice and liquid ingredients to a highball glass, garnish with a grapefruit peel twist, alternately take a big sip out of a can of Squirt soda and add the liquid ingredients directly to it.
Taco Tuesdays
Throw a tacos and tequila night and pair your fiesta with this colorful concoction:
Bandera de Puebla
Created by Rob Krueger, Extra Fancy, Brooklyn
Ingredients
1 oz. Patron Reposado
1 oz. Patron Citronge Lime
.5 oz. Coconut Cream
.75 oz. Fresh Lime Juice
.75 oz Pomegranate Juice
Mint Sprig for Garnish
Method
Combine the Patron Reposado, Citronge Lime, Coconut & Lime Juice in a cocktail shaker with ice and shake well. Strain over fresh ice in a rocks glass. Gently pour the Pomegranate Juice so it settles to the bottom half of the drink creating two equal layers of white and red. Garnish with a sprig of mint to represent the three colors of the Mexican flag.
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