There’s no better way to celebrate summer’s arrival than a fresh, handmade El Mayor cocktail. Grown in the highlands of Jalisco and distilled with four generations of tequila mastery, El Mayor Tequila pluses up everything from a simple Negroni to a fresh-juiced cucumber cooler.
Whether you’re into a crisp Blanco, a gently rested Reposado or a bold Añejo, we’ve got you covered with our top three summertime cocktail recommendations.
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1. Q-CUMBER
Celebrate the flavors of the garden with this vegetal cocktail, made with homemade cucumber juice, club soda and our peppery Blanco.
INGREDIENTS
2 oz. El Mayor Blanco
11⁄2 oz. Cucumber Juice
1⁄2 oz. Lime Juice
2 oz. Club Soda
Cucumber Wheel, for Garnish
COCKTAIL DIRECTIONS
Build drink in highball glass with ice. Garnish with cucumber wheel.
CUCUMBER JUICE DIRECTIONS
Peel and cut ends from 1 cucumber. Cut cucumber into fourths. Blend and strain through fine metal sieve. Makes approximately 6-8 oz.
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2. ANTIGUA
Bring the Caribbean home with the Antigua, an aged tequila homage to the tropics.
INGREDIENTS
2 oz. El Mayor Añejo
3 Dashes Angostura Bitters
1 Demerara Sugar Cube
Orange Peel and Cherry for Garnish
DIRECTIONS
Muddle sugar cube and bitters in a mixing glass. Add tequila and ice. Stir and strain into rocks glass with ice. Garnish with orange peel and cherry.
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3. THE GREATEST NEGRONI
Our barrel-rested Reposado takes the Negroni to the next level.
INGREDIENTS
2 oz. El Mayor Reposado 1 oz. Campari
1 oz. Sweet Vermouth Lime Twist
DIRECTIONS
Build in shaker tin with ice. Shake and strain into chilled coup glass. Garnish with a lime twist.
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Photography by: El Mayor Tequila