Cocktail Recipes for National Tequila Day
Salud! The national celebration of tequila is upon us. Every year in July, sippers of the spirited drinkers raise a glass and toast the agave tequila of Mexico. You bring the bottle of tequila; WineLoversVillage and El Jimador Tequila will provide cocktail recipes for National Tequila Day and any day.
Prepare to salt your glasses this coming weekend as National Tequila Day is upon us! el Jimador Tequila, the #1 selling 100% blue agave tequila in Mexico, offers some unique and twisted tequila cocktails for you. And one of these tequila cocktail recipes actually adds a kicker of champagne!
Viva National Tequila Day
According to history, the Aztecs created fermented beverages from the agave plant prior to the arrival of Spaniards in 1521. The origins of National Tequila Day are not well understood, however, it appears that National Tequila Day began to emerge around the late 1990s. This Observance is celebrated every year on July 24. This national survey reports over 3 quarters of Americans (76%) enjoy drinking margaritas, and almost one-third love them, while 30% of Americans say margaritas are their favorite happy hour drink.
Frozen or on the Rocks?
When asked how they prefer their margarita:
- 33% said they prefer their margarita over ice
- 67% said they prefer a frozen margarita
- 65% like a salted rim
- 67% prefer a glass with no salt
Men vs. Women?
- 41% believe a man drinking a margarita is “fun-loving” and a “bit of a lightweight.”
- 50% believe a woman drinking a margarita is “energetic,” “outgoing,” and “a bit shallow.”
History of Tequila
We couldn’t just jump in and start mixing, right? Here are some “did you know” history of tequila tidbits:
Like France’s Champagne, Mexico is granted the international rights to the word “tequila.”
Tequila is a distilled beverage made from the blue agave plant. Made primarily in the area surrounding the city of Tequila, 40 miles Northwest of Guadalajara, and in the highlands (Los Altos) of the western Mexican state of Jalisco. Mexican law states that tequila can be produced only in the state of Jalisco and limited regions in the states of Guanajuato, Michoacan, Nayarit, and Tamaulipas.
More than 300 million blue agave plants are harvested in that surrounding region each year. Agave tequila grows differently depending on the region. Blue Agave – grown in the highlands region – larger in size and sweeter in aroma and taste. Agave – grown in the lowland region – have more herbaceous fragrance and flavor.
The Consejo Regulador del Tequila (Tequila Regulatory Council) reported 1377 registered brands from 150 producers for the year 2013.
Kick Your Tequila with Korbel Champagne
Korbelrita
1 ½ oz el Jimador Tequila
½ oz Triple Sec
3 oz Sour Mix
187ml Korbel California Champagne
In a shaker filled with ice, add ingredients and shake to mix. Pour into margarita glass rimmed with salt (optional). Flip the Korbel California Champagne upside down into your glass. Garnish with a lime wedge.
Add a New Flavor to Your Tequila!
Tequila is best tasted when you add a new flavor. Garnishes add tasty pzazz. Don’t you agree?
Black Raspberry Margarita
1 ½ oz el Jimador Tequila
½ oz Triple Sec
3 oz Sour Mix
½ oz Chambord Liquor
In a shaker filled with ice, add ingredients and shake to mix. Pour into margarita glass rimmed with salt (optional). Garnish with a lime or blackberry.
Classic Margarita
Or… stick with your favorite classic using a 100% blue agave tequila. You know the old saying, if it ain’t broke, don’t change it. Or in this case, go ahead and drink this classic: Jimirita.
Jimirita
1 ½ oz el Jimador Tequila
½ oz Triple Sec
3 oz Sour Mix
In a shaker filled with ice, add ingredients and shake to mix. Pour into margarita glass rimmed with salt (optional). Garnish with lime wedge.
Salud!
