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Toast to the First Day of Summer with Tequila Don Julio Cocktails

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Saturday, June 21st marks the official first day of summer, and what better way to celebrate the summer solstice than with specialty cocktails from Tequila Don Julio. Try mixing up a Highway 71, a spirit-forward beverage made with complex, quality ingredients including Tequila Don Julio Añejo, coconut infused sweet vermouth and chocolate mole bitters. A summery twist to the classic Manhattan, this variation of the timeless cocktail is the perfect celebratory drink to enjoy the season. For more of a tiki-style vibe, you can try mixing up a Don Siegel cocktail, a great drink that is perfect for summertime patio lounging.

Highway 71

Highway 71

Created by NYC Mixologist Thomas Waugh

Ingredients:

  • 1 ounce Tequila Don Julio Añejo
  • 1/2 ounce Coconut Infused Sweet Vermouth
  • 1 dash Chocolate Molé Bitters
  • Smoked Cinnamon Stick for Garnish

 

**To create Coconut Infused Sweet Vermouth:

Ingredients:

  • 1 750 ml bottle Sweet Vermouth
  • 1 cup Sweetened Coconut Flakes

 

Preparation:

  1. Add sweetened coconut flakes to a bottle of Sweet Vermouth.
  2. Let sit for 2 hours.
  3. Strain out coconut and add liquid back to the bottle.
  4. Label and refrigerate.

 

Preparation:

  1. Combine Tequila Don Julio Añejo, coconut infused sweet vermouth and chocolate molé bitters into a mixing glass with ice and stir.
  2. Strain contents into a rocks glass over one large piece of ice.
  3. Garnish with smoked cinnamon stick.

 

Ideal Serving Glass:

Rocks Glass

Yield:

1 drink, no drink contains more than 0.6 fluid ounces of alcohol

Don Siegel

Don Siegel

Created by NYC Mixologist Thomas Waugh

 

Ingredients:

  • 1 ounce Tequila Don Julio Reposado
  • 1/3 ounce Dry Amontillado Sherry
  • 1/3 ounce Fresh Lime Juice
  • 1/3 ounce Agave Nectar Syrup
  • 1 tsp Apricot Liqueur
  • 1 tsp Mezcal
  • Angostura Bitters
  • Cracked Ice
  • Mint Sprigs for Garnish

**To create Cracked Ice:

Preparation:

  1. Pour ice into a durable sealed bag.
  2. Crack ice cubes with muddler.

Preparation:

  1. Combine Tequila Don Julio Reposado, dry amontillado sherry, fresh lime juice, agave nectar syrup, apricot liqueur and mezcal into a shaker. Shake Well.
  2. Pour contents into a Collins Glass over cracked ice.
  3. Add a few dashes of angostura bitters.
  4. Garnish with mint sprigs.

Ideal Serving Glass:

Collins Glass

Yield:

1 drink, no drink contains more than 0.6 fluid ounces of alcohol