A Little Uletide Cheer: A Few Fall Drinks

A Little Uletide Cheer: A Few Fall Drinks

‘Tis the season of football, turkey carving, and most importantly, good ole’ cocktails. We’ve got you covered with some tequila recipes exclusively by 1800 that will keep you more than content through the New Year.  Even the best refreshments get a little better with booze, so here are fall cocktails to serve all your alcohol-related yearnings this autumn. Just think — shorter days mean longer nights that are perfect for toasting. Just drink responsibly and please don’t drink and drive.
The Rubus Fashioned – Twist on an old fashioned….A mighty fine drink that’s strong, square-jawed, with just enough civilization to keep you from hollerin’ like a mountain jack.
2-ounces 1800® Añejo
3 dashes of chocolate bitters
2 dashes of Angostura bitters
Cane sugar cube
3 raspberriesDirections: Add sugar cube, bitters, and raspberries to mixing glass. Muddle ingredients together. Add 1800® Añejo and ice and stir for 10 seconds. Strain over ice in rocks glass. Garnish with orange peel and raspberries. Serve dirty.
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Spiked Spice – Forget pumpkin this year, it’s all about cocktails that highlight a fresh apple flavor – keep it easy by sticking to store bought apple cider when creating your next cocktail! 
1 ½ ounces 1800® Silver Tequila
1 ½ ounces apple cider
1/2 ounce lemon juice
Cinnamon and sugar for rim
Directions: Combine all ingredients in cocktail shaker, strain over ice in highball glass.
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Coco Harvest – Coconut doesn’t just have to be enjoyed during those Summer months, transition it into your fall cocktails and add some autumn flair with a ginger beer and a little bit of Rosemary! 
2-ounces 1800® Coconut Tequila
2-ounces fresh lime juice
1-ounce ginger beer
1-ounce grapefruit juice
Garnish with rosemary
Directions: Combine all ingredients in cocktail shaker, shake and strain.  Serve in rocks glass and garnish with sprig of Rosemary.
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Repo Rita – Take your Margarita from summer to fall with this delicious twist on a classic Margarita, a little Cilantro can go a long way in kicking your cocktail up a notch! 
2 pts. 1800® Reposado Tequila
3 pts. Lime Juice
Muddle with Cilantro
Garnish with Lime
Directions: Combine all ingredients in cocktail shaker, shake and strain into rocks glass over ice.  Garnish with lime wedge.
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