Slammer Royal

Slammer Royal

Ingredients

.75 oz.Reposado Tequila
.75 oz. Chilled Champagne (Sparkling Wine)

Directions

  • Pour the Tequila in a Shot Glass
  • Top with Champagne
  • Take the Shot and then Slam the Glass down after

The Slammer Royal is a riff of the Tequila Slammer that uses Champagne instead of Ginger Ale or Lemon-lime Soda. The extra alcohol content makes this shot hit just a little harder.

Margarita Negra

Margarita Negra

Ingredients

1.5 oz.Tequila
1.5 oz.Coffee Liqueur
1 oz.Lime Juice
.5 oz.Agave Nectar (or Agave Syrup)
RimSalt
GarnishLime Wedge

Directions

  • Rim a Rocks Glass with Salt
  • Combine the Ingredients in a Cocktail Shaker with Ice
  • Shake for 15 seconds
  • Double Strain into the Salt Rimmed Glass
  • Garnish with a Lime Wedge

The Margarita Negra is a Coffee version of the Margarita, or more like a Tommy’s Margarita, on account of the Agave Nectar.

Tequila Sunrise

Tequila Sunrise

Ingredients

2 oz.Tequila
4 oz.Orange Juice
.25 oz.Grenadine
GarnishOrange Wheel
GarnishCocktail Cherry

Directions

  • Combine the Tequila and Orange Juice in a Highball Glass over Ice
  • Stir till combined
  • Top with Grenadine and let it float to the bottom
  • Garnish with an Orange Wheel, Cocktail Cherry and Straw

The Tequila Sunrise was invented in the early 1970’s by Bobby Lozoff and Billy Rice at the Trident Bar in Sausalinto, California. A member of the Rolling Stones tried it at a party in 1972 and started ordering it at bars across their tour, popularizing the drink. The tour was later known as the “Cocaine and Tequila Sunrise Tour.” In 1973, the Eagles wrote the song “Tequila Sunrise” in reference to the cocktail. This is an Official IBA Cocktail.

Tommy’s Margarita

Tommy’s Margarita

Ingredients

2 oz.Tequila
1 oz.Lime Juice
.5 oz.Agave Nectar (or Agave Syrup)
2 DashesOrange Bitters
RimSalt
GarnishLime Wedge

Directions

  • Rim a Cocktail Glass or Coupe with Salt
  • Combine the Ingredients in a Cocktail Shaker with Ice
  • Shake for 15 seconds
  • Double Strain into the Salt Rimmed Glass
  • Garnish with a Lime Wedge

Tommy’s Margarita is a riff on the Classic Margarita. It was invented in 1990 by Julio Bermejo at his parents’ restaurant called Tommy’s in San Francisco, California. After being introduced to Agave Nectar, he put it in a Margarita to help enhance the agave flavor of the Tequila. This is an Official IBA Cocktail.

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