Celebrate World Tequila Day with these recipes- Barcats

Jul 21, 2023

Hola Tequila Enthusiasts!

We hope this finds you in high spirits as we approach one of the most exciting days for tequila lovers around the world - World Tequila Day! This year it lands on July 24th.

As always, we want to bring you up to speed with the information that you need to help you make the most of this day dedicated to the Mexican spirit.

Tequila, the iconic spirit of Mexico, is crafted with passion and tradition. It is made from the blue agave plant, in certain areas in Mexico. In the case of Don Julio (the most popular premium Tequila in Mexico), the agave is left to grow for 7-10 years in rich volcanic soil before being harvested by hand. The Piña (heart of the Agave plant) is then slow cooked before a slow fermentation and finally distilled twice in small batches using copper-lined pot stills.

This isn’t the easiest way to make Tequila, but it is the right way. Don Julio Gonzalez himself prided himself on pushing the standard of tequila production throughout his career, leaving us with a legacy of incredible tequila to enjoy and share.

To learn more from some of the most knowledgeable tequila experts in the industry, check out this masterclass with Liam Scandrett of WSET, Karina Sanchez, the Global Don Julio Brand Ambassador, and Eduardo Gomez, Tequila and Mezcal expert and founder of Tequila Fest, as they take you on a journey into this special spirit’s history, taste and flavour.

See here for an expert’s guide to tasting and serving tequila.

Here are some of Diageo’s go-to tequila recipes, and if you come up with any of your own, please share and tag us on Instagram @diageobarac and Facebook @DiageoBarAcademy

Don Julio Blanco Tommy’s Margarita:

60ml Don Julio Blanco
30ml lime juice
15ml agave syrup
Lime wedge
Rocks glass
Cubed ice

Add all ingredients to a cocktail shaker filled with ice, shake, and strain into a rocks glass. Garnish and serve. Approx. 1.9 Standard Drinks

Don Julio Reposado Paloma:

45ml Don Julio Reposado
60ml Pink Grapefruit Juice
60ml Soda Water
Grapefruit wedge
Highball glass
Cubed ice

Add all ingredients to a highball glass filled with ice, stir briefly, garnish and serve.Approx. 1.4 Standard Drinks.

Don Julio Anejo Chocolate Old Fashioned

60ml Don Julio Anejo
15ml agave syrup
2 dashes chocolate bitters
Dark chocolate garnish
Rocks glass
Cubed ice

Add all ingredients to a rocks glass filled with ice, stir, garnish, and serve. Approx. 1.9 Standard Drinks.

Of course, Don Julio Tequila is a natural partner to Central and South American cuisines. The Margarita and Paloma work well with main meals, due to the bitter and savoury elements within the drink. Besides international cuisines, they can be consumed with local main dishes like fish & chips and smoked seafood.

The Old Fashioned makes a wonderful dessert cocktail. The rich flavours of the Don Julio Aneio are complimented by the chocolate providing the perfect digestif for any meal.

Salud!