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Cheers to National Watermelon Day

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Spicy Watermelon Margarita

August 3rd is one of our favorite Alcoholidays, its National Watermelon day! So to celebrate, we’re sharing a few recipes featuring Captain Morgan Watermelon Smash and Tanteo Jalapeño Tequila . Watermelon is kind of synonymous with Summer, and with Summer almost over I can’t think of a better way to end it than sipping on one of these. Try one (or all) of these and let us know what you think!

Spicy Watermelon Margarita

Spicy Sandia Margarita
  • 2 oz. Tanteo Jalapeño Tequila
  • 1 oz. Watermelon Juice (or muddled Watermelon)
  • 1/2 oz. Fresh Lime Juice
  • 1/2 oz. Light Agave Nectar (or simple syrup)
  • Sprig of Cilantro

The Pink Cadillac

The Pink Cadillac (@cocktailjimmy)

  • 1.5oz Tanteo Jalapeño Tequila
  • 1.5oz Watermelon puree
  • 1/2oz Basil infused simple syrup
  • 3/4oz Fresh lime juice

 

Watermelon Mojito

  • 1.5 oz. Captain Morgan Watermelon Smash
  • 0.5 oz. Captain Morgan White Rum
  • 0.75 oz. lime juice
  • 0.75 oz. Simple Syrup
  • Club soda
  • Mint leaves

Middle mint leaves, simple syrup, and lime juice in a highball glass. Add ice, top with club soda and garnish with watermelon and mint leaves.

 

Watermelon Spritzer

Watermelon Spritzer

  • 1.5 oz. Captain Morgan Watermelon Smash
  • 0.75 oz. club soda
  • 0.75 oz. lemon-lime soda

Pour ingredients into a highball glass filled with ice and garnish with a lemon.

 

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RumChata Pumpkin Pie

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RumChata Russion

It seems like pumpkin season comes earlier and earlier each year doesn’t it? We just wrapped up Summer with these DELICIOUS Pineapple Mango Smoothies with RumChata and here we are all set for Pumpkin season. When I worked in beer sales in my former life it was pretty amazing how every year Oktoberfest and Pumpkin Ales hit the shelves in early August. Just for reference, it’s still 90 degrees daily in Florida until about mid-September. And by the time October rolls around most of the beer companies have already sold out of their fall stocks. Pretty crazy right? I’ve always done my best to hold off on going pumpkin crazy too early, but we’re pretty much through September and that’s about as far as I can make it.  Every time I pass a Starbucks or walk into a donut shop, that pumpkin spice gets me in the mood… to drink. So I went to the liquor cabinet and brought out some of my Fall seasonal heavyweights.

So I went to the liquor cabinet and brought out one of my seasonal heavyweights; Hiram Walker Pumpkin Liqueur, it pretty much stays in rotation for the next few months. I also love the taste of Licor 43 in a lot of drinks this time of year so I brought that out as well. Over the past few months though, we’ve been working with RumChata and found that it’s an easy mix for just about any occasion. Iced coffee for breakfast, boozy milkshakes for a scorching hot summer day, and it’s clearly a no-brainer for some sweet drinks with a bit of Fall spice to them.If you like your drinks Pumpkin-y and strong, then that’s all you’ll need to make this one, but if you want to tame it down a bit, it’s as simple as adding milk. Check out our recipe below and tell us what you think!

Rumchata Pumpkin Pie

RumChata Pumpkin Pie 

  • 3 Parts RumChata
  • 1 Part Pumpkin Liqueur
  • 1/2 Part Licor 43
  • 1 Part Milk (optional for weaker taste)
  • Graham Cracker for garnish (optional)

Instructions: Combine the first 4 ingredients in a shaker filled with ice and shake. Separately rim a chilled glass with graham cracker crust. Strain your mixture into the glass, and optionally add graham cracker crust on top of the cocktail. Enjoy.

RumChata Pumpkin Pie

 

For more information on RumChata, including recipes and where you can grab a bottle, visit their website HERE or follow them on FACEBOOK.

Disclaimer: RumChata sample provided courtesy of the brand, opinions are 100% mine.

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National Tequila Day: Cocktails with Viva XXXII Tequila

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National Tequila day is July 24th,  and if you were looking for suggestions on some new cocktails to try, we’ve got you covered.  Our friends at Viva XXXII Tequila recently reached out to us with some amazing cocktails they’ve prepared.  Try each one and let us know what you think!

 

VIVA Summer Solstice by TocaMadera (8450 W 3rd St, Los Angeles, CA 90048)

Viva XXXII

  • 2 oz. of VIVA XXXII Reposado Tequila
  • 1 oz. of Citrus Mix (equal parts lemon and lime)
  • ¾ oz. of Aperol Spiked Agave Syrup (3:1 Agave Nectar to Aperol). You could also do 1/2 normal Agave Syrup and 1/4 Aperol
  • Tajin Rim

Directions: Place all ingredients into a shaker, add ice, and give a long hard shake. Take a coupe glass and rim with a salt/pepper/tajin mix. Double strain the cocktail (to remover ice chips) in the coupe and garnish will a rolled Grapefruit peel “flower”.

Tasting Notes:  The balance of summer in a glass: bright, refreshing and with just a bit of heat. This cocktail hits all of the major palate areas. It is tart, sweet, earthy, and just a bit spicy. It is perfect for sipping away the long nights of summer.

VIVA Rip Tide by Seamore’s (390 Broome St, New York, NY 10013)

  • 2 oz. VIVA XXXII Reposado Tequila
  • 1 oz. Fresh Juiced Pineapple
  • ½ oz. Fresh Lime Juice
  • ½ oz. Agave Syrup (3:1 Agave to Water)

Directions: Place all ingredients into a shaker and give a short “dry” shake. Then, add crushed ice to shaker. Pour ice and cocktail into a highball glass and top with a float of Angostura Bitters and Pineapple Frond.

Tasting Notes: TIKI Tequila! The freshness of the juices is what brings out the natural flavors of the tequila here. A slight bit on the sweet side, it won’t leave you with a tooth ache, but rather aching for another. The softer more rounded flavor notes of the Reposado Tequila dance in this cocktail.

VIVA Crisp made by Chris Kramer @celebratedspirits of The Larchmont (5750 Melrose Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90038)

  • 2 oz. VIVA XXXII Joven Tequila
  • 3 fresh slices of Cucumber
  • 2-3 fresh slices of Jalapeno (deseed to control spice factor)
  • ¾ oz. Agave Syrup

Directions: Place all in a tin and lightly muddle. Do not crush ingredients just press to express oils and flavors. Add ice and give a short and soft shake. Pour all into a Double Old-Fashioned Glass. Garnish with some something fresh and fragrant. We use a lime peel and cucumber wheel. But a large basil sprig is also recommended.

Tasting Notes: This is a very fresh and big cocktail. The cucumber and Jalapeño serve as the stage for the bright notes of the tequila to shine through. The agave gives the cocktail balance. It’s a garden in a glass!

VIVA Tourist made by Chris Kramer @celebratedspirits of The Larchmont (5750 Melrose Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90038)

  • 2 oz. VIVA XXXII Joven Tequila
  • ¼ oz. Mezcal
  • ¾ oz. Fresh Lime Juice
  • ½ oz. Fresh Pineapple
  • ¾ oz. Fresh Orgeat (Almond Syrup)
  • 2-3 fresh Jalapeño Slices

Directions: Place all in a tin and add ice. Give a long hard shake then double strain the cocktail into a single Old-Fashioned Glass. Garnish with a Jalapeño slice.

Tasting Notes: Like any good trip, this cocktail is an experience. It has big mouth presence and will linger in your mouth and memory like any good vacation. The lime, pineapple, and almond give a nice tropical vibe while the Joven and the Jalapeno jump in, keeping the drink from getting to sweet. The mezcal comes in right at the end for a lasting, smokey finish.

VIVA Las Peaches made by Blaine Adams of Barrel & Ashes (11801 Ventura Blvd, Studio City, CA 91604)

  • 2 oz. VIVA XXXII Joven Tequila
  • ¼ Fresh Ripe Yellow Peach
  • 1 Rosemary Sprig
  • ¾ oz. Fresh lemon juice
  • ½ oz. Cinnamon Simple Syrup
  • 2 oz. Soda Water

Directions: Place all ingredients in a tin and muddle until the peaches have expressed a decent amount of juice. Next, add ice and give a medium strength, medium length shakes and add 2 oz. Soda Water. Double strain onto fresh ice into a Highball Glass and garnish with a fresh rosemary sprig.

Tasting notes: Peaches and tequila are quite a pair. The bright citrus notes in the Joven latch onto the fresh peach and take off running. The cinnamon and rosemary are there to help balance out the flavor profile adding some spice and bitter earthy qualities. It’s refreshing, different, and will leave you asking for another. It’s not as crazy as a Vegas shotgun wedding but it is as good of a time!

VIVA Cooler by Cocina Condesa (11616 Ventura Blvd, Studio City, CA 91604)

  • 2 oz. VIVA XXXII Joven Tequila
  • 2 Fresh Cucumber Slices
  • Pinch of Mint Leaves
  • Small pinch of cilantro leaves
  • 1 oz. Fresh Lime Juice
  • ½ oz. Agave Syrup
  • Tonic Water

Directions: Place all ingredients into a tin and lightly muddle. Next, add ice and give a short and soft shake. Take a Double Old-Fashioned Glass and rim with salt. Then, pour contents into the glass and top with a float of tonic water.

Tasting Notes: This drink is cool under pressure. The fresh herbs and citrus are bright and refreshing giving this drink an almost cooling sensation. The Joven stands as the backbone giving the drink just the right amount of heat. It’s familiar and different all at the same time. No peer pressure here but seriously be cool.

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Introducing Svedka Party Edition

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Svedka Party Edition

Svedka Party Edition

Let me be clear, I am a complete sucker when it comes to “limited edition”  bottles. I buy them for special occasions, I collect them, and even though there is absolutely nothing different about the product inside, I’m spending my money. So when I made my latest trip to the package store and saw the new Svedka Party Edition bottle o n the shelf, my eyes lit up like a kid at the candy store.  The new packaging is eye catching with bright bursts of patriotism, red white & blue of course. With Summer right around the corner, it’s probably going to be a no-brainer when you head to your parties for Memorial Day, July 4th, or any Summer vacation getaways. So if you’ve got plans to drink this weekend, or this Summer at all, this might be a nice pick up for you.

For more information on Svedka Party Edition visit their website here or check them out on Facebook!

Cheers,

Alex

 

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