3 tasty cocktail recipes using tequila

National tequila day


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Posted: 07/24/2012

Try out these cocktail recipes for National Tequila Day.

The Paloma is the refreshing cocktail choice in Mexico. You can make this easily and quickly with only a few ingredients.
 
    2 oz. - Tres Agaves Reposado
    ½ oz. - fresh-squeezed lime juice
    Pinch of salt
    3 oz. - grapefruit soda
    Lime wedge for garnish (optional)
 
Preparation:
Fill a highball glass with ice and add 2 ounces Tres Agaves Reposado Tequila. Mix in 3 ounces of grapefruit soda and 1/2 ounce lime juice, and garnish with a lime wedge.
 
Tres Agaves Bloody Maria:
  2 oz. Tres Agaves 100% agave Tequila (or your favorite Vodka)
  4 oz. Tres Agaves Organic Bloody Maria Mix
 
Build with ice in your favorite Collins glass, add a twist of lemon & taste for balance.  Garnish to taste.
 

Fresh Tres Agaves Margarita
Uno + Dos + Tres = Perfecto! http://www.tresagaves.com/cocktails
  2 oz. Tres Agaves Tequila (Blanco or Reposado)
  1 oz. Tres Agaves Cocktail-Ready Agave Nectar
  1 oz. fresh squeezed lime juice.

Preparation:
Mix ingredients, shake, pour over ice and Perfecto! The ultimate Real (meaning real ingredients!) Margarita. Salt the rim or add a fresh lime wedge to preference.

No time to squeeze limes? Tres Agaves Organic Margarita Mix is made of organic lime juice, organic agave nectar, and pure filtered water; these all-natural ingredients blend harmoniously, creating a balance of sweet (nectar) and sour (lime). It's only 68 calories per serving!

Tres Agaves Tequila and mixers can be found at BevMo or for a complete list of retailers in your area visit http://www.TresAgaves.com
 

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