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Latin parties and preparations, especially Mexican cocktails are known for having a great variety of flavors, textures and variants. In fact, tequila cocktails are among the most popular because it is a typical Mexican drink and known all over the world.
Tequila is a schnapps made from the fermentation of blue agave, from which mezcal is also made. From JefeBet we bring you five amazing cocktails to prepare at home if you are looking for great activities to celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month. Read them below.
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1.- Margarita with tequila and mango
Ingredients
- Half a mango cut into cubes
- Half a mango cut in julienne strips
- 2 cups of ice
- 2 shots of tequila
- Half cup of blueberries
Preparation
Blend the diced mango with the tequila and ice. Then serve in a glass that you can garnish with the remaining mango cut into julienne strips and the blueberries.
2.- Paloma
Ingredients
- 50 ml of tequila
- 15 ml lemon juice
- A pinch of salt
- Stuffed with grapefruit soda
- Pink grapefruit slice
Preparation
As if you were going to make a michelada, put some lime on the rim of the glass and then turn it over the salt to decorate it. Then, combine the tequila, lime juice and grapefruit soda and pour into the glass. You can garnish it with a slice of grapefruit.
3.- Cold rested coffee cocktail
Ingredients
- 1 cup of ice
- 1 shot of tequila coffee
- 1 shot of espresso coffee
- Half cup agave syrup
Preparation
Add a large cup of ice to a cocktail shaker along with the tequila shot, espresso shot and agave syrup. Then, shake well and pour into a previously cooled glass.
4.- Tequila sunrise
Ingredients
- 2 ounces of white tequila
- 4 ounces orange juice, freshly squeezed
- 1/4 ounce of grenadine
- Decoration: orange slice
- Decoration: cherry
Preparation
Add the tequila and then the orange juice to a chilled tube glass filled with ice. Top with grenadine, which will sink to the bottom of the glass, creating a layered effect. Decorate with a slice of orange and a cherry.
5.- Tequila and strawberry
Ingredients
- 1 cup and a half strawberries
- Half cup of honey
- 1 beer
- 1 cup and a half grapefruit juice
- 2 cups of ice
- 1 shot of tequila
Preparation
Chill the glass or cup beforehand by placing it in the refrigerator or adding ice. Next, mix the beer, the cup and a half of grapefruit juice, the shot of tequila and the half cup of honey. Shake well until the liquid is consistent. Then, slice some strawberries and decorate the cocktail on top.
