As drinks aficionados proceed to hunt out aged choices throughout classes, Reposado and Añejo collectively now account for simply over 50% of the gross sales worth of all tequila produced in Mexico and mixed with the regular progress in premium classes of all spirits, was a transparent signal for Espanita Tequila that chance abounds for distinctive aged spirits like a Double Barrel Añejo.
Paying attention to these shopper tendencies, Espanita started experimenting with totally different barrel finishes and maturation approaches for getting older its tequila, debuting its Barrel Reserve Assortment with a Double Barrel Reposado final 12 months.
This expression is an incredible substitute for different advanced brown spirits present in a few of in the present day’s fashionable traditional cocktail riffs. Listed here are six of our favorites.
Papa’s Nightcap
Substances
- 2 oz Espanita Double Barrel Añejo Tequila
- 1/2 oz and 1 bar spoon of Espresso liqueur
- 1/4 oz Agave syrup
- 2-3 dashes Orange bitters
- 4 Drops Bittermens Xocolatl Mole bitters
- 1 expressed Orange peel
Preparation
- Construct the drink in a mixing glass with ice, combining Espanita Double Barrel Añejo Tequila, espresso liqueur, agave syrup and bitters and stirring to relax.
- Pressure right into a rocks glass over a big block of ice.
- Take the orange peel in each palms, between the thumb and forefinger of every hand.
- Twist over the glass, peel aspect down, to precise the citrus oil onto the floor of the drink.
- Add the orange peel to the drink.
Description
A riff on Previous Usual cocktail.
Streetcar Named Want
Substances
- 2 oz Espanita Double Barrel Añejo Tequila
- 1 oz Dry Curacao
- 3/4 oz recent Lime juice
- 3/4 oz Agave syrup
- 2-3 recent Mint leaves
Preparation
- In a cocktail shaker, mix Espanita Double Barrel Añejo Tequila, orange liqueur, lime juice, agave syrup.
- Tear up 2 or 3 mint leaves and drop right into a shaker.
- Add a handful of ice and shake vigorously for 15 seconds.
- Pressure into a calming cocktail glass.
Description
Riff on Sidecar traditional cocktail
On a Roll
Substances
- 2 oz Espanita Double Barrel Añejo Tequila
- 1 oz Espresso liqueur
- 3/4 oz chilled Heavy Cream
- 1/2 oz Cinnamon Easy Syrup
- 3 dashes Hella Cocktail’s Mexican Chocolate bitters
Preparation
- Mix all of the substances in a cocktail shaker and dry shake with out ice for 30 seconds.
- Add a handful of ice and shake for an additional 30 seconds.
- Pressure into a calming cocktail glass over recent ice.
Description
Scrumptious drink impressed by White Russian
Tequila on the Fly
Substances
- 1 oz Espanita Double Barrel Añejo Tequila
- 1 oz Amaro Nonino Quintessentia
- 1 oz Aperol
- 1/2 oz recent Lemon juice
- 1/2 oz recent Orange juice
Preparation
- In a cocktail shaker, mix all of the substances and a handful of ice.
- Shake vigorously and pressure into a calming coupe.
- Take the orange peel in each palms, between the thumb and forefinger of every hand.
- Twist over the glass, peel aspect down, to precise the citrus oil onto the floor of the drink.
- Discard the peel.
Description
Vibrant and fruity Paper Airplane riff
Kick It, Betty!
Substances
- 1 1/2 oz Espanita Double Barrel Añejo Tequila
- 1 oz Campari
- 1/2 oz Ginger liqueur
- 1/2 oz Carpano Antica System Candy Vermouth
- 2 dashes Orange bitters
- 2 dashes Ginger bitters
- 1 Expressed Orange peel
Preparation
- In a cocktail shaker mix all of the ingredient besides orange peel.
- Add ice and shake vigorously for 15 seconds.
- Pressure in a calming cocktail glass stuffed with recent ice.
Description
Ginger-spiced riff on Negroni
Residing La Vida Loca
Substances
- 2 oz Espanita Double Barrel Añejo Tequila
- 1/2 oz Frangelico
- 1/2 oz Carpano Antica System Candy Vermouth
- 1/2 oz Agave syrup
- 2 dashes Orange Bitters
- 2-3 dashes Warn Reserve Barrel-aged Espresso Pecan Cocktail Bitters
- 1 expressed Orange peel
Preparation
- In a mixing glass, mix all of the substances and add ice.
- Stir nicely till the drink is completely chilled.
- Pressure in a cocktail glass over massive items of recent ice.
- Take the orange peel in each palms, between the thumb and forefinger of every hand.
- Twist over the glass, peel aspect down, to precise the citrus oil onto the floor of the drink.
- Add the orange peel to the drink.
Description
Manhattan riff