July 24th is National Tequila Day, not to be confused with National Margarita Day (February 22). This agave-based spirit is aged in barrels, some, up to 30 years to create the perfect flavor. Tequila drinkers consume over 50 million liters of tequila in America annually. Don’t quote me, but some studies say, that consuming tequila can cut risks of dementia by 37%. And, it is also said to have a component that can help lower LDL levels, aka bad cholesterol.
If you love tequila–we’ve got you covered! I know, some of you may be a bit put off by the idea of sipping straight tequila or even tequila as a whole. But here are two ways to make tequila sipping fun.
Check out these specialty tequila cocktails – easy to sip and easy to make – from The Regal: a local cocktail bar and restaurant here in Williamsburg, Brooklyn.
Dos Palomas
- 1.75 oz Reposado Tequila
- 0.5 oz Lime Juice
- 1 oz Grapefruit Juice
- 0.25 oz Black Pepper Infused Agave
Dueling Sangria
- 2 oz Mezcal Joven
- 1.5 oz Silver Tequila
- 1 oz Berentzen’s Apple
- 0 .75 oz Peach Puree
- 0.5 oz Grapefruit Juice
- 1 oz Orange Juice
- 1 oz Pineapple Juice
- 4 oz White Wine
Shake with ice and pour into your favorite glass/container filled with ice. Garnish with your choice of favorite fruit slice or wheel.
Cheers and be sure to drink responsibly!
