As should you want one other excuse to drink tequila. Nonetheless, right here it’s. This Sunday, July 24, is Nationwide Tequila Day. On condition that Monday isn’t essentially the most excellent day to be hungover, could we recommend foregoing straight tequila pictures this yr and choosing a canned tequila cocktail with decrease ABV and precisely the form of no-fuss, super-tasty, legit craft expertise you’re in search of on a Nationwide Tequila Day Sunday? Listed below are ten of our favorites. Salud!
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1. Onda Tequila Seltzer
An prolonged second of Zen awaits all sippers of this 5% ABV sipper co-founded by actor Shay Mitchell. Every can of Onda Tequila Seltzer comprises 100% Blanco tequila sourced from a women-owned and operated distillery in Jalisco, Mexico—and simply 100 energy. Crafted with actual fruit juice and nil added sugar, Onda’s spherical of flavors are certain to please any sort of palate. Lime, Blood Orange, Watermelon, Grapefruit, Mango, Ardour Fruit, Pineapple, and Strawberry are on the present lineup—and good luck having only one. Onda can also be accessible for same-day supply from Minibar, GoPuff, and Drizly. [$65; 24-pack; onda.com]
Palomas, Mexican mules, and one among our favourite underappreciated tequila cocktails—the Matador (tequila, pineapple, lime, membership soda)—have all discovered a house with San Diego-based SouthNorte. The lauded maker of Mexican-style craft beers now crafts these 7% ABV premium cocktails with premium tequila and lime in all three choices. Firm brewmaster Ryan Brooks honed his craft in Baja earlier than returning dwelling to San Diego, so this casa takes the artwork of Mexico-inspired, canned craft cocktails severely. [from $12; 4-pack; drizly.com]
In fact, tequila’s smoky cousin mezcal will likely be making its manner onto this listing. A riff on West Texas “ranch water” (tequila, lime juice, and ideally Topo Chico glowing mineral water), Madre Mezcal’s 5% ABV Madre Desert Water is a mixture of Madre Espadin mezcal, glowing water, actual fruit, crops, herbs, and no synthetic flavoring or colours. Of the 4 present flavors, our private favourite is Grapefruit and Yerba Santa. However seize a range pack so you may as well strive the Authentic, Prickly Pear and Lemon, and Mushroom, Sage, and Honey. [$20; 4-pack; drizly.com]