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Tequila Avión Recipes

July 24, 2014

Toast National Tequila Day with the ultra-premium tequila that defines a new standard of quality and taste, Tequila Avión®. Produced with fifth generation agave growers from the finest Blue Weber agave found in the highest regions of Jalisco, Mexico, Tequila Avión’s distinct flavors are achieved through a combination of slow-roasting at lower temperatures to protect the natural flavors of the Avión Agave. A proprietary ultra-slow filtration process creates an unusually smooth taste profile making it perfect to enjoy neat or add to your favorite celebratory cocktail. Tequila Avión is available in Silver, Reposado Añejo, Avión Espresso Liqueur and now Avión Reserva 44. Avión was named Best Tasting Unaged White Spirit and Best Tasting Tequila in the World at the 2012 San Francisco World Spirits Competition.

NATIONAL TEQUILA DAY COCKTAILS

Elevated Margarita

2 parts Avión Silver or Reposado

1 part Fresh Lime Juice

½ part Agave Nectar

Combine ingredients in shaker with ice, and shake vigorously. Fine strain over fresh ice. Garnish with a lime wheel.

Watermelon Cocktail

2 parts Avión Silver or Reposado

1 part Fresh Lime Juice

4 One-Inch Cubes Fresh Watermelon

Squeeze Agave Nectar

Muddle watermelon with agave nectar in a mixing glass. Add remaining ingredients, and shake vigorously with ice. Fine strain into a chilled cocktail glass, and garnish as desired.

Caliente Viejo

2 oz. Avión Añejo

¾ oz. Hot Pepper Infused Agave Nectar 

3 Dashes of Orange Bitters 

Garnish With Orange Twist

Add tequila and agave into a mixing glass filled with ice. Finish it off with a dash of orange bitters. Gently stir the cocktail. Strain your cocktail into a glass filled with ice. Finish it off with an orange twist.

Papaya Smash

1 ¼ oz. Avión Añejo

Slice of Fresh Papaya

¼ oz. Agave Nectar

½ oz. Aperol

½ oz. Orange Juice

¾ oz. Fresh Lime Juice

Fresh Papaya for garnish

Add a slice of fresh papaya and agave nectar to a mixing glass. Muddle to release the papaya flavor. Add Avión Añejo, Aperol and orange juice. Then, top off with fresh lime juice. Add ice and give it a good shake. Strain over ice, and garnish with a fresh slice of papaya.