There’s been a lot of stirring lately about the meaning of Cinco de Mayo and why we celebrate.
We like to celebrate this important day in Mexican history with sophisticated cocktails that celebrate Mexican culture.
The beautifully bottled Kah Tequila is an ultra-premium tequila created to honor Mexican people and their traditions. Check out these 5 elevated cocktails to bring a little class to your Cinco de Mayo.
El Diablo
Credit: Daniel Schwartz
Ingredients:
- 1 3/4 oz KAH Tequila Blanco
- 1/2 oz fresh lime juice
- 1/3 oz crème de cassis liqueur
- 3 oz ginger beer
- Blackberry and lime for garnish
Preparation: In a cocktail shaker, combine KAH® Tequila Blanco, fresh lime juice, and crème de cassis liqueur. Add ice, then shake. Strain into a Collins glass and top with ginger beer. Garnish with blackberry and lime wheel.
Rosita
Credit: Daniel Schwartz
Ingredients:
- 1 3/4 oz KAH Tequila Reposado
- 1 oz Campari
- 1/2 oz dry vermouth
- 1/2 oz sweet vermouth
- 1 dash angostura bitters
- Orange peel for garnish
Preparation: In a mixing glass, combine ingredients and add ice. Stir until chilled, then straight into a rocks glass over ice. Express orange peel and garnish with orange peel.
Matador
Credit: Daniel Schwartz
Ingredients:
- 1 3/4 oz KAH Tequila Añejo
- 2 oz pineapple juice
- 1 oz fresh lime juice
- Bar spoon of sugar syrup
- Pineapple slices for garnish
Preparation: In a cocktail shaker, combine ingredients and add ice. Shake, then double strain into a rocks glass. Garnish with pineapple slice.
KAHdillac Margarita
Credit: Daniel Schwartz
Ingredients:
- 2 oz KAH Tequila Reposado
- 3/4 oz Cointreau
- 1 oz fresh lime juice
- 1/4 oz agave syrup
- Float Grand Marnier
- Salt for rim
Preparation: Add KAH Reposado, Cointreau, lime juice, and agave syrup to a cocktail shaker and shake, then strain into a rimmed glass filled with ice. Float Grand Mariner on top and serve.
La Madre Tierra
Credit: Daniel Schwartz
Ingredients:
- 2 oz KAH® Tequila Blanco
- 1/2 oz Sirop J.M.
- 1 oz Pineapple juice
- 1/2 oz Lime juice
- 1/12 tsp spirulina
- Edible flower for garnish
Preparation: In a cocktail shaker, combine ingredients and fill with ice. Shake until chilled then strain into a coupe. Garnish with an edible flower.
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Source: Mixology News
