The classic spirit of choice to commemorate the May 05th date is Tequila and what better way to enjoy than a Margarita.
Today, there are more than 100 distilleries in Mexico that proudly create over 900 brands of Tequila much to the delight of Margarita-lovers and spirit-sippers. There are tons of variations now on the Margarita to have fun with but the classic is always a good standby.
Margarita
Rim the glass with kosher or rock salt
1.5 ounces (45 ml) of Blanco or Reposado Tequila
1 ounce (30 ml) of Triple Sec (or Cointreau)
2 ounces (59 ml) of fresh lime juice
Shake and strain
Garnish with half lime wheel
Here are some Tequila and cocktail options for celebrating Cinco de Mayo!
Choose your Tequila:
Blanco
Young with no oak ageing, the true essence of agave shows through. Perfect for mixing in cocktails.
Reposado
Light ageing for 2- 9 months in oak which lends a hint of wood spice. Adds a layer of dimension and complexity to a cocktail.
Añejo
Aged in oak for a minimum of one year giving depth and complexity to the spirit. Best enjoyed on its own as the spicy oak notes from ageing can distract in a cocktail.
Extra Añejo
Aged for a minimum of 3 years and layers of complexity from oak ageing with caramelized flavours. They are expensive, so it is best enjoyed neat. Sip and appreciate as one would a single malt Scotch.
Choose your Cocktail:
Paloma
Rim the glass with kosher or rock salt
1.5 ounce (45 ml) of Blanco Tequila
0.5 ounce of fresh lime juice
0.5 ounce of simple syrup
4 ounces (118ml) of pink grapefruit juice
Top with soda and garnish with grapefruit wedge
Tequila Sunrise
1.5 ounces (45 ml) of Blanco Tequila
4 ounces (118 ml) of fresh orange juice
Float grenadine syrup on top and side of glass
Garnish with orange slice and maraschino cherry
Reposado Old Fashioned
1.5 ounces (45 ml) of Reposado Tequila
0.5 ounce of simple syrup
2 dashs of bitters
3 slices of nectarine (halved)
3 bing or high-quality maraschino cherries
Muddle nectarines and cherries into the Tequila
Garnish with nectarine slice
El Diablo
1.5 ounces (45 ml) of Reposado Tequila
0.5 ounce of Crème de Cassis
05. ounce of fresh lime juice
4 ounces (118 ml) of ginger beer
Try some of our favourite Tequilas at JAK’S to help get you into that fiesta spirit on May 05th. Salud!!
Cazadores Reposado Tequila – $37.98 –May sale!
Cazadores Reposado is produced from 100% blue agave and spends up to a year resting in new American oak barrels giving this Tequila a harmonic balance of vanilla and toasty flavours on the finish. The palate is dry and shows citrus peel, floral, melon and a slight herbal note. Perfect for your Cinco de Mayo celebration.
Hornitos Plata - $34.99
Distilled from 100% blue agave for a clean and balanced taste. The palate is crisp and silky smooth with flavours of green bell pepper, grass followed by spice and citrus tones on the finish.
Try with ruby grapefruit juice and club soda for a perfect Paloma!
Patron Anejo Tequila - $99.99
Handcrafted from the finest 100% blue agave and triple-distilled for smoothness. Patrón Añejo is aged in French, Hungarian and American oak barrels for 15-18 months. Flavours of gingerbread and clove emerge from long wood ageing mingled with citrus and melon notes and a slight herbaceousness. Serve neat or on the rocks.