Hamptons Summertime Sips: Six National Tequila Day Drinks

Tequila is definitely one of our favorite summer spirits, so in honor of National Tequila Day (on Friday, July 24th), here are a few seasonal sips. Since there are six options, you might just have to try a different one daily.

1. Partida Raspberry Collins:

1 3/4 oz. Partida Blanco Tequila

3/4 oz. fresh Lemon Juice

3/4 oz. Partida Organic Agave Nectar (Cut 50/50 with water)

8 to 10 Raspberries

Lemon Twist

Directions: Shake all ingredients with ice and strain over fresh ice into a highball glass. Top with sparkling water or club soda. Garnish with a lemon twist and 3 raspberries on a pick.

Partida Raspberry Collins. (Courtesy Photo)

Cruz Old Fashioned. (Courtesy Photo)

2. Cruz Old Fashioned:

2 parts Cruz Reposado Tequila

1/2 part Simple Syrup

2 dashes Peychaud’s Bitters

2 dashes Orange Bitters

1 slice Orange rind

1 slice Grapefruit rind

Directions: Combine all ingredients except rinds with ice and stir for 40 seconds. Garnish with an orange and grapefruit rind.

3. Tequila Sour:

1 1/4 parts Hornitos Black Barrel Tequila

1/4 part Agave

1/2 part Lemon Juice

Lemon wedge

Directions: Combine all ingredients in a shaker with ice, shake vigorously and strain over fresh ice. Garnish with a lemon wedge.

Tequila Sour. (Courtesy Photo)

4. Coco Paradiso:

1 1/2 oz. 1800 Coconut

1/2 oz. White Creme de Cacao

1/2 oz. fresh Lime Juice

1 1/2 oz. Unsweetened Passion Fruit Juice (Ceres)

Pinch of Finely Ground Coffee (for garnish)

Lime slice (for garnish)

Directions: Combine all in a shaker and shake with one cube to mix. Strain into a Hurricane Glass and fill with ice, gently swizzling to fully chill the glass. To garnish, add a pinch of ground coffee on top and slice of lime.

CCoco Paradiso. (Courtesy Photo)

5. Blueberry Margarita:

1/2 parts Sauza Signature Blue Silver 100% Agave Tequila

1/4 part JDK & Sons O3 Premium Orange Liqueur

1/4 pint Blueberries

1/4 part Agave Nectar (or 1/2 teaspoon Sugar)

Juice of 3/4 Lime

Directions: Wash your blueberries, reserving a few for garnish. In a shaker, muddle together blueberries and agave or sugar. Strain through a sieve into a Mason Jar over ice, rimmed with sugar or salt. Add the remaining ingredients and enjoy.

Lil Mizz Sunshine. (Courtesy Photo)

6. Lil Mizz Sunshine: (Created by Rosie Ruiz of Cole’s in Los Angeles)

6 oz. Roca Patrón Reposado

2 oz. Patrón Citrónge Mango

3 oz Orange/Chamomile Tea-Infused Sweet Vermouth

3 oz. Lime Juice

10 White Sugar Cubes

6 oz. Club Soda

Directions: Muddle sugar cubes with lime juice, Stir all ingredients (except for club soda) with ice. Strain over 1 large block of ice. Add club soda, and garnish with orange wheels and edible flowers.

Orange Chamomile infused sweet vermouth:

5 tsp Orange Chamomile Tea Leaves

750ml Dolin Sweet Vermouth

Directions: Infuse tea in vermouth for 2 hours. After 2 hours, strain out tea and refrigerate.