Delightful Cocktails for Día de los Muertos
Explosions of color, costumes and beautiful florals is something you may think of when you hear about Día de los Muertos. Although the holiday falls around the spookiest time of the year, the magical celebration is anything but that. Día de los Muertos, or “the Day of the Dead,” is not a Mexican version of Halloween, but rather a celebration of life. From November 1 to 2, the holiday’s colorful festivities are far from somber, with music, delicious food and (often) tequila enjoyed among friends and family as you celebrate those who’ve passed. It’s truly a beautiful time to reminisce and reflect, and why not with a festive cocktail in hand?
Perfect for celebrations both large and small this year, check out three cocktails from Volcan de Mi Tierra! Volcan, which proudly crafts it’s expressions using time-honored tequila-making traditions, can be enjoyed neat just as easily as in a flavorful cocktail.
LA VALOMA
INGREDIENTS
2 oz Volcan Blanco Tequila
¾ oz Fresh Lime Juice
1.5 oz Fresh Grapefruit Juice
¾ Oz Agave Syrup
A pinch of salt
METHOD: Combine Volcan Blanco, fresh lime and grapefruit juice, salt and agave syrup in a shaker filled with ice. Shake vigorously and strain over ice in a highball glass. Top with soda water and garnish with a grapefruit wedge.
INGREDIENTS
2 oz Volcan Cristalino
6 mint leaves ripped in half
.75 oz lemon juice
.75 oz honey
.25 oz lime
Mint (garnish)
JALISCO MULE
INGREDIENTS
2 oz Volcan Blanco Tequila
3 oz Ginger Beet
½ Fresh Lime Juice
METHOD: Combine Volcan Blanco and fresh lime juice in a glass filled with crushed ice. Top with ginger beer and stir. Garnish with a candied ginger and dehydrated lime wheel.
