Tequila is most famous for being the prime ingredient in a margarita. However, this Mexican liquor made from agave plant is extremely versatile and can be used to make other delicious tequila cocktails. On National Tequila Day, ditch the salt and lime and try these drink recipes with a premium tequila like Don Julio.
Don Julio Blanco Margarita
- 2 oz Don Julio Blanco Tequila
- 1½ oz Fresh Lime Juice
- 1 oz Agave Nectar
- 1 oz Soda
- Lime Wedge for Garnish
Combine Don Julio Blanco, fresh lime juice, and agave nectar into a cocktail shaker with ice.
Shake well, strain into a rocks glass over ice, top with soda, and garnish with a lime wedge.
Don Julio Blood Orange Paloma
- 1½ oz Don Julio Blanco Tequila
- 1 oz Fresh Grapefruit Juice
- ½ oz Fresh Lime Juice
- Seltzer
- Chili Powder for Garnish
Combine Don Julio Blanco, fresh lime juice and fresh grapefruit juice into a cocktail shaker with ice.
Shake well. Then strain contents into a glass over fresh ice. Top with seltzer. Garnish with chili powder.
Don Julio Lemonada
- 1½ oz Don Julio Blanco Tequila
- 3 oz Cold Water
- ¾ oz Fresh Lemon Juice
- 8-10 Fresh Mint Leaves
- 1-2 tsp Sugar
- 10-15 Ice Cubes
Add lemon juice, mint leaves, and sugar to blender. Pulse a few times until mint leaves are chopped.
Add tequila and cold water and pulse again to mix.
Add ice cubes and blend into slushie. Pour and garnish with mint leaves.
Don Julio Rosa Primavera
- 1½ oz Don Julio Reposado
- 1 oz Coconut Cream
- ¾ oz Fresh Lemon Juice
- 1 Muddled Strawberry
Add all ingredients in a shaker. Strain into rocks glass over ice. Garnish with half a strawberry.
Reserve Your Bottle Today
For a limited time only, Payless Liquors is pleased to offer bottles of Don Julio 1942 and Don Julio Real to our customers who truly enjoy fine sippable tequilas. Reserve your bottle at our East Street location and arrange for in-store or curbside pickup today.
