Celebrate Day of the Dead with Espolòn Tequila Cocktails

Day of the Dead (or Dia de los Muertos), the popular Mexican holiday, doesn’t just honor loved ones who have passed away, but celebrates life as well. And what better way to do that than to cheers with some tequila. Espolòn Tequila created cocktails featuring its recently unveiled expression, Espolòn Añejo, that will be perfect for the day of joy. Awake the dead with a smooth coffee flavour or create a rich tasting cocktail for a unique evening.

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AWAKE THE DEAD

Ingredients

2 oz. Espolòn Añejo

.25 oz. Coffee Demerara Syrup*

3 Dashes of Cherry Bitters

Orange Peel

Brandied Cherry

Coffee Demerara Syrup*

8 oz. Strong Brewed Coffee

8 oz. of Demerara Sugar

Add coffee to demerara sugar, stir contents till dissolved.

Preparation
In an old-fashioned glass add the bitters, coffee demerara syrup, and Espolòn Añejo. Add large cube and stir the contents in the glass. Garnish with an orange peel and brandied cherry.

LUNA DE COSECHA

Ingredients

1.5 oz. Espolòn Añejo

.75 oz. Cochi Torino Vermouth

.3 oz. Cynar

.25 oz. Tempus Fugit Crème de Cacao

Brandied Cherry

Preparation
In a mixing glass, add the crème de cacao, sweet vermouth, Cynar and Espolòn Añejo. Add fresh ice and stir. Strain into a chilled coup glass. Garnish with a brandied cherry.