St. Patrick’s Day Tequila Cocktails
By Adam Rains
Tequila Herradura has created these two out of the ordinary cocktails: Herradura Green Agave and Paddy’s Herbal Mojito.
Herradura Green Agave
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 oz. Herradura Silver
- 1 oz. melon liqueur
- Squeezed fresh lime juice
Preparation: Shake tequila, melon liqueur and lime juice with ice for 15 seconds. Strain into a chilled martini glass and garnish with a Shamrock carved lime. Its bright green color, sweet flavor and Shamrock carved lime is sure to bring everyone good luck.
Paddy’s Herbal Mojito
Ingredients
- 2 oz. Herradura Silver
- 3/4 oz. lime juice
- 3/4 oz. simple syrup
- 6 basil leaves
- 2 inches of cucumber diced
- Splash of soda
Preparation: Place basil and cucumber into the base of a tall glass and muddle to extract flavors, fill 3/4 of the glass with crushed ice, add remaining ingredients and combine using a bar spoon. Cap with more crushed ice and garnish with a basil leaf.




