Find Your Flavor on National Tequila Day

The Spirit of Tequila Lives on in Santo

Long before the Spanish refined tequila as we know it today, the Aztecs were on to something good. Now we can all enjoy one of the oldest spirits with a rich history on National Tequila Day.

Santo Spirit offers a taste revolution from ancient Aztec drink, created by legendary rocker and spirits pioneer Sammy Hagar and chef Guy Fieri. The two joined forces to bring to life a portfolio of premium tequilas. Created with a third-generation Master Distiller, Santo’s agave expressions are handcrafted in small batches to highlight the unique flavors of the agave plant in each batch beginning with sustainably sourced 100% Blue Weber Agave. Select their smooth and balanced Tequila Blanco, their Santo Reposado, or opt for their earthy and herbaceous Mezquila.

Bursting with refreshing flavors and bright florals, Santo Spirit invites tequila lovers to sit back, relax, and enjoy the warmer weather while sipping on this beautiful blue agave elixir. Enjoy one of these sophisticated cocktails this Saturday, July 24th to celebrate National Tequila Day in style.

Cooler Cucumber
2 oz Santo Reposado
1/2 oz Cucumber Simple Syrup
1/2 oz Elderflower Liqueur
3/4 oz Fresh Lemon Juice
1 Fresh Mint Sprig

To make home-made Cucumber Simple Syrup, add 1 cup water, 1 cup sugar and 1 cucumber sliced to a sauce pan. Bring to a boil and stir until sugar has dissolved. Reduce heat, brining contents to a simmer for 3 minutes. Remove from heat and allow liquid to steep for at least 15-20 minutes.

In a cocktail shaker, add ice, tequila, syrup, elderflower liqueur, lemon juice and mint sprig and shake for 30 seconds. Strain into a cocktail glass filled with ice then garnish with fresh mint sprigs and cucumber slices.

Santo Revelation
1 1/2 oz Santo Spirit Mezquila
1 oz Passion Fruit Nectar
2 oz Ginger Beer
1/4 oz Pomegranate Syrup (sub: Premium Grenadine)
2 thin slices of Fresh Ginger Root per glass
1 Lime Wedge per glass

Muddle ginger root, lime wedge and passion fruit puree in shaker glass. Add Santo Mezquila and ice, shake well and strain, pouring mixture over fresh ice. Top with ginger beer and sink pomegranate syrup.

Santo Sunny Blood Orange
1 1/2 oz Santo Spirit Blanco Tequila
3 oz Sparkling Blood Orange juice
1 oz Fresh Squeezed Lime juice
2 oz Cointreau

Shake Santo Blanco, fresh squeezed lime juice and cointreau in a shaker with ice. Strain over ice and top with sparkling blood orange juice. Garnish with an orange slice and lime wheel.