Cinco De Mayo Drinks

Sophisticated Cinco de Mayo with Tequila Avión

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…..Some Americans use Cinco de Mayo (Fifth of May) as an excuse to shoot lesser quality tequila with salt and limes to mask poor flavor. What people don’t realize is that one of Mexico’s great sources of cultural pride comes from their fine sipping tequilas, which can be enjoyed neatly like a fine scotch. This Cinco de Mayo, follow the true Mexican tradition of good taste with Tequila Avión, a smooth new tequila that won gold and double gold medals at the San Francisco World Spirits Competition this year. This tequila is produced with only the finest blue Weber agave found in the highest regions of Jalisco, Mexico. Higher elevation creates more stress on the plant which in turn leads to more depth and character in the tequila. To mark this occasion, raise your glass with the best tequila Mexico has to offer and celebrate by sipping on an Tequila Avión Blood Orange Margarita.

Ingredients

* 1½ oz. Tequila Avión
* ¾ oz. Cointreau Orange Liqueur
* 1 oz. Blood Orange Juice
* ½ oz. Fresh Sour Mix

Recipe and Image are courtesy of representatives for Avion Tequila. Be sure to check back with us through out the week as we will be featuring several recipes and featured brands for Cinco De Mayo. As always don’t forget to become a fan on Facebook.

Alex is a full time consultant with 10+ years experience in the wine & spirits + consumer packaged goods industries. He is not a professional bartender, but is BarSmarts certified and makes a mean caipirinha. When not writing, Alex can be found traveling, spending time with his family, or bar hopping.

Comments

    • Not sure on when if not already. It was just made available in the last 6 months here in Central Florida so I can’t imagine it will be much longer there. Try looking for it at Total Wine.

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