DELICIOUS TEQUILA DAY

Explore the world of tequila with fun do-it-yourself drinks; there are many different ingredient combinations that will make your taste buds scream with delight. A ‘Daisy’ is a bit sour but enjoyable. It’s made with 2 oz. tequila, 2 tsp. lemon juice, 2 tsp. grenadine, and 2 tsp. club soda. To make it, combine all ingredients with ice, shake well, strain, and then add more ice. A ‘Deceiver’ is a pretty strong drink; it’s made with 1 oz. tequila and ½ oz. Galliano. Put both ingredients together in a glass with cubes ice. For a cocktail that will knock your socks off, try a ‘Downsider.’ It’s made with 1.5 oz. tequila, ½ oz. Crème de Bananas, ½ oz. Galliano, ½ oz. light cream, 1 tsp. lemon juice, 1 dash bitters, and 1 tsp. Grenadine. To make it, take a shaker half filled with ice cubes, combine all of the ingredients, shake well, and then strain into a cocktail glass.

Have a refreshing tequila cocktail called ‘Doralto.’ It’s interesting and easy to make. It’s made with 1.5 oz. tequila, ½ oz. lemon juice, ½ oz. tsp. sugar, 1 dash bitters, 4 oz. tonic water, and 1 lime wedge. Take a shaker that’s half filled with ice, combine the tequila, lemon juice, sugar, and bitters. Shake well, strain into a highball glass filled with ice cubes, and then top with tonic water. Garnish at the end with a lime wedge for added color and flavor. For the sweet tooth in you, have a ‘Dulce de Tezon.’ It’s made with 2 oz. Tequila Tezon Reposado, 1 oz. Martell Cognac, 1 oz. Cointreau, 1 tbsp. Agave nectar, and some large grained sugar. Put sugar on the rim of the glass, add all of the ingredients and stir well, and then garnish with a lemon wedge. This drink is a big winner for most. Enjoy.