FROM THE WIRES!
With National Margarita Day quickly approaching (February 22nd), 1800 Tequila is bringing the best taste and twists to the most iconic tequila cocktail.
Step 1 – TEQUILA! Whether you’re looking for a playful spin on a batch-serving or for a more refined version for a smaller after-work soirée with friends, 1800 Tequila is the perfect shot of fun! Feel free to skip the mixing and go straight to pouring with the 1800 Ultimate Margarita collection.
Please see below 1800’s bespoke margarita recipes, hi-res imagery, and direct links to purchase.
1800 MAGENTA MARGARITA
INGREDIENTS:
1 ½ oz. 1800 Cristalino ($70 | Drizly / ReserveBar)
1 oz. prickly pear purée
½ oz. lime juice
½ oz. simple syrup
Garnish: Fresh Lime Wheels
INSTRUCTIONS:
Combine 1800 Blanco, prickly pear purée, lime juice and simple syrup in mixing tin. Add ice and shake vigorously. Strain over fresh ice in a salt-rimmed rocks glass. Garnish with fresh lime wheels.
1800 RUBY RED
INGREDIENTS:
1 ½ oz. 1800 Blanco ($29 | Drizly & ReserveBar)
½ oz. triple sec
1 oz. grapefruit juice
½ oz. lemon juice
½ oz. vanilla syrup
2 dashes rose water
INSTRUCTIONS:
Combine all ingredients in a cocktail shaker with ice and shake vigorously. Strain into a coupe glass and garnish with a salt rim and dried rose petals.
1800 SAGE MARGARITA
INGREDIENTS:
2 oz. 1800 Cristalino ($70 | Drizly / ReserveBar)
1 oz. fresh lime juice
1 oz. triple sec
3 fresh sage leaves
INSTRUCTIONS:
Muddle sage leaves in triple sec in a cocktail shaker. Add tequila, lime juice, and ice and shake vigorously. Strain into a chilled margarita glass with a salted rim and garnish with a sage leaf and lime wheel.
Sample.