by Andrew Chalk
FROM THE WIRES...
Whether you’re hosting your annual family barbeque bash or enjoying the three-day weekend at the beach, this Memorial Day (May 30th), toast with the world’s first flavor-infused tequila, 1800 Coconut. 1800 Coconut Tequila is made using the brand’s signature, double-distilled, 100% agave 1800 Blanco Tequila infused with natural, ripe coconut flavor for a smooth, slightly sweet and medium-bodied tropical taste.
Celebrated for its best-in-class taste and commitment to quality and tradition, 1800 Tequila’s specialty seasonal sips are crafted to bring out the best flavors of summer. Enjoy three new summer-ready refreshments made with the official tequila of summer.
1800 Smoky Coconut Sour
Ingredients:
2 oz 1800 Coconut Tequila (Available on Drizly & ReserveBar)
.75 oz lemon juice
.25 oz of chipotle infused agave
.5 oz coconut water
8 drops of Memphis BBQ Bitters
Bar spoon of grenadine for color
Orange Slices
Instructions: In a shaker tin, combine 1800 Coconut Tequila, lemon juice, chipotle infused agave, coconut water, bitters, and grenadine. Fill with ice and shake vigorously. Strain into a double rocks glass and garnish with an orange and cherry flag.
1800 Coconut Ginger Mint Lemonade
Ingredients:
2 oz 1800 Coconut Tequila (Available on Drizly & ReserveBar)
1 oz fresh lemon juice
.5 oz simple syrup
.25 oz homemade ginger juice*
3-4 piece of mint
Soda water
Instructions: In a highball glass, combine 1800 Coconut Tequila, fresh lemon juice, simply syrup and homemade ginger juice. Top with soda water and with mint.
*Use a juicer to extract juice from fresh ginger
1800 Coconut Chiapas Palm
Ingredients:
2 oz 1800 Coconut Tequila (Available on Drizly & ReserveBar)
1.5 oz cane sugar
.5 oz dry vermouth
.5 oz grapefruit
1 tbsp blackberries
Slice of honeydew
Melon log and cherry for garnish
Instructions: Add honeydew and blackberried to a shaker, followed by 1800 Coconut Tequila, cane sugar, dry vermouth and grapefruit. Shake and strain into rocks glass over ice. Garnish with melon log and cherry.