Sazerac Presents Drink Recipes from El Toro Tequila.

Introduction

Founded by Spaniards in 1530, Tlaquepaque (tlah-keh'PAH-keh), located just southeast of downtown Guadalajara, Mexico, was once a village of potters. Later, in the 1800's, wealthy Mexican families made Tlaquepaque the location of their country homes. Today, tourists flock to the village to view the work of artisans, from potters to glass blowers, leather and metal crafters and wood carvers.

Acapulco, a populous tropical city, is a famous beach destination for tourists in Mexico. A new superhighway connecting it with Mexico City makes it a prime spot for vacationers from that city as well. The city is full of lush green hillsides, while the bay is lined by high-rise hotels.

During the day, most tourists to the city relax at the beach or pool or shop for crafts from nearby Taxco. Nearby La Quebrada offers world-famous cliff diving. Acapulco is also known for its nightlife, and most visitors spend the evenings out to dinner and dancing.

Tequila Tlaquepaque

½ cup crushed ice
3 oz. El Toro Tequila
1 oz. Mr. Boston Crème de Menthe

In a cocktail shaker, mix well tequila, Crème de Menthe and ice. Strain and serve adding Crème de Menthe to taste.

Tequila Acapulco

1 teaspoon syrup
2 oz. El Toro Tequila
2 Tbls. Cassis
1 lemon slice
Mineral water

Crush ice cubes and put in an old-fashioned glass. Pour syrup, El Toro Tequila and finally Cassis. Mix well and fill with mineral water to taste. Decorate with a lemon slice.

Tequila Submarino

1 Corona
2 oz. El Toro Tequila

Place a shot glass full of El Toro Tequila in the middle of a beer mug. Slowly pour beer into the mug with the glass inside - try not to produce foam.

Tequila Caliente

3 ice cubes
3 Tbls. El Toro Tequila
2 tsp. Cassis
2 tsp. lemon juice
2 tsp. grenadine
1 lemon peel spiral
2 to 4 oz. mineral water

Pour all ingredients in an old-fashioned glass except the mineral water. Mix with a long spoon while adding mineral water. Serve chilled.

Tequila Maria Mexicana

4 ice cubes
6 oz. Sangria
2 oz. El Toro Tequila
4 tsp. Angostura

Blend well all ingredients in a cocktail shaker and serve in an old-fashioned glass.

Tequila Vampiro

1 oz. El Toro Tequila
2 oz. Sangria
3 oz. grapefruit juice
1 teaspoon lemon juice
Ginger Ale
Ice

Shake El Toro Tequila, Sangria, grapefruit juice, lemon juice and ice vigorously. Pour in a highball glass and fill with ginger ale. Stir carefully.

Tequila Cucaracha

1 oz. Sabroso Coffee Liqueur
1 oz. El Toro Tequila

Mix both ingredients and serve in a cognac glass. Flame and serve with short straws.

Tequila Sour

¼ cup crushed ice
3 Tbls. El Toro Tequila
4 tsp. lemon juice
½ tsp. confectioner's sugar
½ egg white
Powder cinnamon

Mix in the blender the El Toro Tequila, lemon juice, ice, sugar and egg white. Strain and serve, adding cinnamon to taste.

Sunrise Sour

2 oz. El Toro Tequila
1 tsp. powdered sugar
Juice from ½ lemon or lime

Shake all ingredients well with cracked ice. Strain into 6 oz. sour glass. Add garnish of orange slice and cherry.

Bloody Maria

1½ oz. El Toro Tequila
¼ fresh lime
Tomato juice
Dash of Worcestershire
Dash of Tabasco

Pour El Toro Tequila over ice cubes in large chilled glass. Squeeze and drop in lime. Fill with tomato juice. Add dash of Worcestershire and Tabasco if desired. Stir well. Add salt and pepper to taste.

Matador

1 oz. El Toro Tequila
2 oz. pineapple juice
½ fresh lime

Shake tequila, pineapple juice and the juice of the fresh lime with crushed ice and serve in champagne glass or on the rocks in an old fashioned glass.

Margarita Cocktail

1½ oz. El Toro Tequila
½ oz. Montezuma Triple Sec
1 oz. fresh lime juice

Shake ingredients with shaved ice. For full flavor enjoyment, moisten rim of margarita glass with fruit rind, then spin moistened rim in bed of salt and sip over the salted edge.

Cafe Mexicano
1 oz. El Toro Tequila
4 tsp. Sabroso Coffee Liqueur
2 tsp. sugar
Cream

Slightly whip cream. Warm up El Toro Tequila and Sabroso Coffee Liqueur and pour into a glass with warm coffee ¾ of an inch below the edge. Add sugar and stir. Add cream slowly to fill up the glass.

Neapolitan Ice Cream Shooter

1 oz. Mr. Boston Dark Crème de Cocoa
1 oz. El Toro Tequila
Carmichael's Heather Cream

Layer in a cordial glass and serve.

2 tsp. of honey
2 - 4 tsp. Lemon juice
2 oz. El Toro Tequila
8 drops orange Curacao
4 or 5 ice cubes
1 lemon slice

Pour honey and lemon juice in an old-fashioned glass and stir with a spoon until honey dissolves. Add El Toro Tequila, Curacao and crushed ice. Stir again and decorate with lemon slice.