TEQUILA COCKTAILS FOR THE WEEKEND

Head into the weekend with a few cocktails to mix up.  

Friday nights call for kicking your feet up and sipping on a delicious cocktail.  One of these tequila cocktails will be the perfect company for a homemade dinner and some reality TV.  

Here are four tequila drinks you should make now.   

Tequila Negroni

Ingredients:  

• 2 oz. 21SEEDS Valencia Orange Tequila 
• 1/2 oz. Campari 
• 1/2 oz. Sweet Vermouth  
• 1/2 oz. Fresh Orange Juice 

 Preparation: Stir with ice, pour over fresh ice, and garnish with an orange rind.  

Paloma de Jima

Ingredients:  

• 2 oz Lobos 1707 Tequila, Joven
• 3⁄4 oz agave syrup 
• 3⁄4 oz lemon juice 
• 2 oz ruby grapefruit or blood orange juice 
• Ruby grapefruit or blood orange slice for garnish (optional) 
• Salt or spicy seasoning (optional) 

Preparation: Add the agave, the Tequila, and the lemon juice in a mixing tin and shake. Pour in a rocks glass over ice, and top with ruby grapefruit or blood orange juice. Garnish with a slice of grapefruit or blood orange. If you prefer, rim the glass with lemon juice and then salt or spicy seasoning. 

Tequila Bee’s Knees

Ingredients:  

• 1 1/2 parts Hornitos® Reposado Tequila 
• 3/4 part fresh Lemon Juice 
• 1/2 part fresh Cranberry Juice 
• 1/2 part Honey 
• Maraschino cherry 
• Lemon twist 

Preparation: Combine all ingredients in a shaker with ice and shake vigorously. Strain into a coupe glass and garnish with a maraschino cherry and a lemon twist.