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Virtual Mixology: Exotico Tequila

Prepare to be mixed, muddled, shaken and stirred while you learn the art of making cocktails with HRCA and Davidsons Beer, Wine & Spirits virtually. Learn to mix, stir, and swizzle with the pro from Exotico Tequila as you create craft cocktails meant to impress!

Make sure to come prepared with all the ingredients needed to create these cocktails: Exotico Cantarito and Blackberry Sage Tequila Smash using Exotico Reposado Tequila. When you're ready, click on the video above to follow along.

Ingredients & Recipes

What you'll need:

Ingredients:

  • Exotico Reposado Tequila
  • 1-2 oranges (single cocktails)
  • 1-2 grapefruits (single cocktail) or grapefruit juice
  • 1-2 limes
  • Sea Salt
  • Squirt or Fresca
  • Blackberries (fresh)
  • Sage (8 leaves per cocktail)
  • Sugar cubes

Other:

  • Cocktail Shaker
  • Ice
  • Jigger or measuring cups

Recipes:

Exotico Cantarito - Batched

  • 16 oz Exotico Reposado or Blanco Tequila
  • 16 oz fresh orange juice
  • 8 oz Ruby Red grapefruit juice
  • 6 oz fresh lime juice
  • 2 tsp rough sea salt
  • 32 oz Squirt or Fresca Grapefruit Soda

In Large punch bowl or serving vessel combine Exotico Tequila, Orange Juice, Grapefruit Juice, Lime Juice and sea salt. Stir well. Top with Squirt before serving. Rim glass with lime juice and Tajin add ice to glass and pour in cocktail mix and serve. Can garnish with lime, orange and/or grapefruit.

Single Cocktail Version:

  • 2 oz Exotico Reposado or Blanco Tequila
  • 2 oz fresh orange juice
  • 1 oz Ruby Red grapefruit juice
  • 3/4 oz fresh lime juice
  • Dash of rough sea salt
  • 4 oz of Squirt or Fresca

Combine Exotico Tequila, Orange Juice, Grapefruit Juice, Lime Juice and sea salt in glass. Stir well. Top with Squirt before serving. Rim glass with lime juice and Tajin add ice to glass and pour in cocktail mix and serve. Can garnish with lime, orange and/or grapefruit.

Blackberry Sage Tequila Smash

  • 2 oz Exotico Reposado Tequila
  • 1 oz fresh grapefruit juice
  • 3 large blackberries
  • 8 sage leaves
  • 2 sugar cubes

In a large cocktail shaker muddle the Blackberries, Sage, and Sugar.  Add Exotico Reposado Tequila, Grapfruit Juice and Ice. Shake well and then pour everything into a 12oz rocks glass or Mason Jar.  Garnish with blackberry and sage.  If you prefer you can strain the cocktail before you serve. Serve over crushed ice.

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