The Spirit World

To kick off its new line of specialty tequilas, Gran Centenario is serving up a selection of summer cocktails. Gran Centenario’s new tequilas are: Azul Reposado and Rosangel. And while we’re talking about exoctic new tequilas, Maestro Dobel, which bills itself as the world’s first “diamond” tequila, offers up a cocktail of its own.”

First up, a beyond-basic drink, for tequila fans on a budget.

The Azul Paloma

• 1.5 oz. Azul Reposado tequila
• Fresca (or similar sparkling drink)

Pour Azul into Collins glass full of ice.  Top with Fresca, stir, and garnish with lime

The Rosangel Ruby Fizz

• 2 oz Rosangel tequila
• .5 oz agave syrup
• .5 oz ruby port
• 1 bar spoon pomegranate molasses
• .25 oz lemon juice
• .5 oz egg white

Shake all ingredients with ice, and strain into a highball glass with one large ice cube.  Top with club soda and garnish with a cherry.

Here’s what Gran Centenario says about the Rosangel Ruby Fizz

“This exquisite cocktail from mixologist extraordinaire Julie Reiner (Flatiron Lounge and Clover Club - NYC), uses Rosangel, the first-ever hibiscus infused tequila, made from a reposado base, and rested in port barrels for an additional two months.:

Maestro Maria Verde

• 3 2-inch slices celery
• Loose handful of cilantro
• 2 oz Maestro Dobel tequila
• .25 oz fresh squeezed lime juice
• .75 oz simple syrup
• 1 oz ginger ale

In a pint glass, muddle celery & cilantro, then add all spirits & mixers. Shake vigorously for six seconds, add ginger ale. Strain over fresh ice in Collins glass, garnish with celery stalk. Maestro Dobel’s diamond tequila is a filtered blend of reposado, anejo, and extra anejo tequilas.

“The Maestro’s version of the Bloody Mary: crisp, cool and green.  Created by Pablo Moix of STK and Coco De Ville in Los Angeles, this wildly original and refreshing cocktail uses Maestro Dobel the world’s first-ever “diamond” clear-aged tequila.  It is a blend of reposado, anejo, and extra-anejo tequilas,”