New Tequila Cocktails for Summer
Posted by Shelly Brisbin on The Spirit World.
To kick off its new line of specialty tequilas, Gran Centenario is serving up a selection of summer cocktails. Gran Centenario’s new tequilas are: Azul Reposado, Rosangel, and Maestro Dobel.
First up, a beyond-basic drink, for tequila fans on a budget.
The Azul Paloma
- 1.5 oz. Azul Reposado tequila
- Fresca (or similar sparkling drink)
Pour Azul into Collins glass full of ice. Top with Fresca, stir, and garnish with lime
The Rosangel Ruby Fizz
- 2 oz Rosangel tequila
- .5 oz agave syrup
- .5 oz ruby port
- 1 bar spoon pomegranate molasses
- .25 oz lemon juice
- .5 oz egg white
Shake all ingredients with ice, and strain into a highball glass with one large ice cube. Top with club soda and garnish with a cherry.
Here’s what Gran Centenario says about the Rosangel Ruby Fizz
“This exquisite cocktail from mixologist extraordinaire Julie Reiner (Flatiron Lounge and Clover Club - NYC), uses Rosangel, the first-ever hibiscus infused tequila, made from a reposado base, and rested in port barrels for an additional two months.:
Maestro Maria Verde
- 3 2-inch slices celery
- Loose handful of cilantro
- 2 oz Maestro Dobel tequila
- .25 oz fresh squeezed lime juice
- .75 oz simple syrup
- 1 oz ginger ale
In a pint glass, muddle celery & cilantro, then add all spirits & mixers. Shake vigorously for six seconds, add ginger ale. Strain over fresh ice in Collins glass, garnish with celery stalk.
“The Maestro’s version of the Bloody Mary: crisp, cool and green. Created by Pablo Moix of STK and Coco De Ville in Los Angeles, this wildly original and refreshing cocktail uses Maestro Dobel the world’s first-ever “diamond” clear-aged tequila. It is a blend of reposado, anejo, and extra-anejo tequilas,”
