Tequila Cocktails to Mark Day of the Dead


 

 


The Procession

Created by Daniel Hyatt, The Alembic, San Francisco

In Mexico, hibiscus is a well-known ingredient, most popular in the traditional drink, Agua Fresca.

1.5 oz Espolon Tequila Blanco
0.75 oz White Crème de Cacao
0.5 oz Ruby Port
0.75 oz Hibiscus Tea, chilled
2 dashes of Orange Bitters
Orange Peel for garnish

Shake ingredients together with ice and strain into chilled cocktail glass. For garnish, twist a strip of orange peel over the top.

 

The Afterlife
Created by Jorge Guzman, Ofrenda, New York

1.5 oz Espolon Tequila Reposado
0.5 oz Frangelico
0.5 oz Lemon Juice
1 oz Chile Piquin-Cinnamon Syrup
2 dashes of Wormwood Bitters

Shake ingredients together and strain into a rocks glass over ice. Garnish with a lemon twist.

 

Los Muertos
Created by Raul Yrastorza, Las Perlas, Los Angeles

During Day of the Dead observances, ofrendas (offerings) are given to the dead, ranging from fruits to music, tequila, song and dance.

2 oz Espolon Tequila Reposado
1 oz Fresh Lime Juice
0.5 oz Apple Cider Vinegar Shrub
0.5 oz Cardamaro Amaro
1 bar spoon Apple Butter Infused Agave Nectar
4 muddled Apple Chunks
Apple Cider Foam for garnish
Blackstrap molasses for garnish

Muddle apple chunks in bottom of a mixing glass. Shake all ingredients together with ice and double strain into a rocks glass over ice. Top with apple cider foam and drizzle with blackstrap molasses.

 


Edited by Patricia D. Sherman

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