by Andrew Chalk
Don't get scared but 1800 Tequila offers the ideal cocktail offerings for the fall season – utilizing a darker expression, 1800 Añejo, to create tasty drinks that can be perfectly enjoyed on Halloween or all season long! Please see below for three cocktail recipes (from the 1800 folks) made with 1800 Añejo, which can be purchased at Drizly, ReserveBar and Minibar.
1800 El Humo
1 ½ oz. 1800 Añejo
½ oz. Mezcal
½ oz. simple syrup
¾ oz. lemon juice
½ oz. Triple Sec
1 egg white
Pineapple, for garnish
Directions: Combine all ingredients in a cocktail shaker with ice and shake vigorously. Strain into a coupe glass and garnish with pineapple.
1800 Tamarind Margarita
1 ½ oz. 1800 Añejo
1 ½ oz. tamarind paste
¾ oz. lemon juice
¾ oz. lime juice
¼ oz. – ½ oz. simple syrup or agave syrup
Chili lime seasoning, for garnish
Lemon, for garnish
Chili, for garnish
Directions: Combine all ingredients in a cocktail shaker with ice and shake vigorously. Strain into a rocks glass rimmed with chili lime seasoning over fresh ice and garnish with skewered lemon slice and chili pepper.
1800 Calabaza Cobbler
1 ½ oz. 1800 Añejo
½ oz. pumpkin butter
½ oz. orange juice
½ oz. cinnamon syrup*
¼ oz. lemon juice
Orange slice, for garnish
Directions: Combine all ingredients in a cocktail shaker with ice and shake vigorously. Strain into a snifter glass over fresh ice and garnish with an orange slice. *Cinnamon syrup can be replaced with ½ oz. of simple syrup and a heavy shake of grated cinnamon
Sample