Celebrate Mexico’s most famous export on 24th July.
One of the most popular social reels doing the rounds currently is Gary Brecka, The Ultimate Human Podcast host, explaining how tequila is the best form of alcohol to drink, should you be in the mood for a tipple – and with Eva Longoria liking it, we’re here for this!
Given that National Tequila Day (Wednesday 24th July) is around the corner, take Gary’s advice and familiarise yourself with El Mayor Tequila, renowned for its beautiful, clean tasting flavours and made with just three ingredients: Weber Blue Agave, water and yeast.
Handcrafted authentically and with the utmost care by the Gonzalez family, one of Mexico’s most reputable tequila distillers at Destiladora Gonzalez Lux™, three award-winning El Mayor Tequilas of exceptional quality – El Mayor Blanco, El Mayor Reposado and El Mayor Añejo – are now available in the UK from Amazon and Master of Malt.
Sip and savour the authentic Mexican way, mix into beautiful celebratory cocktails, and pair with incredible foods. Each El Mayor Tequila offers an unmatched drinking experience – far removed from the ‘slammer culture’ – for all tastes and occasions, born from age-old processes and delivered by Grace Gonzalez, Master Distiller at the helm of El Mayor.
A purist? El Mayor Blanco, an unaged, 100% blue agave tequila delivering a light body, a hint of pepper, is the best there is, with a host of accolades to back this up. A cocktail fan? Try El Mayor Reposado, boasting fruit agave, vanilla, spice, and caramel flavours it provides the perfect base for a Negroni. Prefer to take it slow? The increased aging of El Mayor Añejo in white oak barrels provides a level of sophistication designed for contemplative sipping.
Every bottle of El Mayor is made with 100% estate-grown Weber Blue Agave from the valley area of Jalisco, Mexico. Cut using the Jicama Jima technique for an unparalleled smooth taste, each El Mayor Tequila highlights the incredible flavours that can be produced, thanks to time-honoured techniques and a four-generation pedigree.
Beautifully presented in bottles filled, labelled, and packaged by hand to ensure the ultimate quality and flavour, discover El Mayor Tequila (40% ABV) now at Amazon (El Mayor Blanco), £39.55 and Master of Malt – El Mayor Blanco, £46.95 (70cl), El Mayor Reposado, £47.45 (70cl), El Mayor Añejo, £49.90 (70cl).
Tequila is responsible for some of our best loved cocktails – The Tequila Sunrise, The Margarita, The Paloma to name a few. This National Tequila Day, why not mix things up further with these El Mayor favourites? ¡Salud!
El Mayor Cilantro Jalapeño Smash
Ingredients
40ml El Mayor Blanco Tequila
20ml Jalapeño Simple Syrup
20ml Lime Juice
15ml Blood Orange Juice
Cilantro (Coriander) Sprigs
Lime Wheels
Jalapeños
Sparkling Water
Tajin
Method
In a shaker filled with ice, pour tequila, simple syrup, blood orange juice and lime juice, and shake!
Rim glass with tajin.
Double strain liquid from shaker into rimmed glass.
Top with desired sparkling water.
Garnish with lime wheels, jalapeño slices, and cilantro.
*Add jalapeno slices in shaker for a spicier cocktail
El Mayor Melon Spritz
Ingredients
30ml El Mayor Blanco
30ml Melonade
25ml Lemon + Bay leaf sherbet
75ml Cava
Method
Build ingredients within a large white wine glass and garnish with a Bay leaf.
El Mayor Cranberry and Honey Spritz
Ingredients
60ml El Mayor Blanco
30ml Cranberry Juice
15ml Honey Simple Syrup (boil equal parts honey and water)
15ml Lemon Juice
45ml Prosecco
Method
Shake El Mayor Blanco, cranberry juice, honey simple syrup and lemon juice over ice. Top off with prosecco and strain into a martini glass. Garnish with a lemon twist and ground cinnamon dust.
El Mayor La Dama de la Noche
Ingredients
40ml El Mayor Blanco
30ml Lime cordial
15ml Creme de framboise
Method
Combine all ingredients within a coupe glass and stir gently.