Shake Up Your Summer With Gran Centenario Tequila
The fashion industry seems to be bent on ending summer all too quickly with an eye on fall already. Yet we in the liquor industry realize summer is still heating up and in full swing. Summer means warm weather and cool drinks. It is also the peak time for fresh herbs, fresh juices and fresh fruits in cutting edge cocktails. Famed mixologist, Jim Meehan, recently created a line of fresh summer cocktails using Gran Centenario Tequila.
Photos and recipes are listed below for you to try at home. Let me know what you think of them. My review of Gran Centenario Tequila will be coming soon.
Fresa Fresca
Fresa Fresca
2 ounces Gran Centenario Plata
3/4 ounces Fresh Lime Juice
1/2 ounce Pomegranate Syrup
2 Halved Strawberries
1 Slice of Strawberry for Garnish
2 Thin Slices of Green Pepper
Add 2 halved strawberries and 2 slices of green pepper to a mixing glass. Add the pomegranate syrup and muddle. Add the rest of the ingredients and ice. Shake and double strain into a chilled coupe. Garnish with a slice of strawberry.
Spicy Samba
Spicy Samba
2 ounces Gran Centenario Plata
3/4 ounce Fresh Lime Juice
1/2 ounce Agave Nectar
3 Sprigs of Cilantro
2 Slices of Cucumber
1 Thin Slice of Jalapeno
Add the simple syrup and vegetables to a mixing glass and muddle gently. Add the rest of the ingredients and ice. Shake and strain into a rocks glass filled with ice. Garnish with a sprig of cilantro.
Gallardo's Guadalajara
Gallardo’s Guadalajara
2 ounces Gran Centenario Anejo
1/2 ounce Martini & Rossi Sweet Vermouth
1/4 ounce Kahlua
Add all of the ingredients to a mixing glass; then add ice. Stir and strain into a chilled coupe. Garnish with a twist of orange.
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Email cocktail submissions to: str8upcocktails@gmail.com with Pinky Vodka: Mix Up Something Beautiful in the memo line ---------- Recipe must include: 1-1/2 ounce or more of Pinky Vodka -- 5 ingredients or less (including the garnish) -- No specialty ingredients -- Photo of cocktail -- Name, email address and mailing address -- Contest ends July 15, 2009
