Cocktails for National Tequila Day 09

Ah, National Tequila Day. Nothing like a holiday set aside to celebrate and honor a truly great spirit. (Now if Hallmark would only get on board: “Roses are Red, Agave is Blue…”)

I’ve have no idea whose idea it was to set this day aside. So when I was interviewed this morning on John & Kate in the Morning on K107.1, I told them I believe it was established in 1873 by then president of Mexico Jose Cuervo… and that’s the story I’m sticking to…

So when you’re tipping back a few in honor of Mexico’s agave-filled wonder, add a few of these cocktails to the party drink menu. They were developed by mixologist Victoria D’Amato-Moran for a partnership between Cabo Wabo tequila and Midori melon liquor.

The great mix of fruit (which the ladies will love) and premium tequila (which gives it the kick you love), make these drinks a good choice for an imbibing crowd.

Midori Mambo
1 part Midori Melon Liqueur
1 1/2 parts Cabo Wabo Blanco Tequila
1 1/2 parts Coconut Cream
1/2 part fresh-squeezed organic Lime Juice

Spicy Yubari Margarita
1 part Midori Melon Liqueur
1 1/2 parts Cabo Wabo Reposado Tequila5 slices fresh organic Cucumber peeled and seeded
2-3 slices fresh organic Jalapeño (to taste)
1 part freshly squeezed organic Lime Juice

Roppongi Margarita
1 parts Midori Melon Liqueur
1 1/2 parts Cabo Wabo Añejo Tequila
1 part Agave Syrup (may substitute Simple Syrup if Agave unavailable)
1 part freshly squeezed organic Lemon Juice
4 quarter-sized disks of fresh organic Ginger (to taste)