Cocktails for American Horror Story: Freak Show

Ladies and gentlemen, guys and gals, AHS viewers of all ages!   Now announcing Sauza Tequila’s performance in the latest season of American Horror Story: Freak Show!

You’ve watched all season long and experienced first-hand the dual personalities of Bette and Dot, the fame-hungry Elsa, and Jimmy’s need for normalcy. With one episode left, the plot is as thick as Ethel’s beard!

Can’t get enough of this season’s troupe of curiosities?  Take a seat and watch this week’s finale unfold with a show-inspired cocktail. 

Lobster Claw Crush 

This tequila take on a Bloody Mary has a fun garnish that will also come in handy as a post-cocktail snack

·         1 ½ parts Sauza® Blue Silver 100% Agave Tequila

·         7 parts tomato sauce 

·         1 squeeze of Sriracha Chili Sauce

·         3 dashes fresh black pepper

·         2 dashes Worcestershire sauce

·         Dash of celery salt

·         Dash of paprika

·         Dash of cumin

·         Juice of 1 lemon

·         2 olives, for garnish

·         1 lobster claw, for garnish (optional)

Preparation: In a shaker filled with ice combine all ingredients. Shake well and pour into tall glass over ice. Garnish with olives and a lobster claw (optional).

Twist-tea the Clown 

A classic, refreshing drink that will take you back to 1952 

• 2 parts Sauza® Blue Reposado 100% Agave Tequila
• 1 black tea bag
• 4 parts water
• ¼  cup sugar
• Sprig of fresh mint for garnish
• Lemon wedge for garnish

Preparation: In a medium saucepan bring water, tea bag and sugar to a rolling boil. Stir until sugar dissolves. Remove from heat and let sit for 15 minutes. Remove tea bag and pour into a glass with lemon. Cool sweet tea in refrigerator for several hours. When the tea is cool, add the Tequila. Pour over ice and garnish with a lemon wedge and a sprig of mint. Enjoy!

Bette & Dot  

Just like the twins, this drink combines two different personalities – sweet and spicy – for one delicious margarita

·         2 parts Sauza® Blue Silver 100% Agave Tequila

·         1 part frozen limeade

·         2 parts pineapple juice

·         1-2 dashes chipotle hot sauce

·         Chipotle peppers for garnish (optional)

Preparation: Combine all ingredients in a shaker filled with ice. Serve on the rocks and garnish with a chipotle pepper.

Jupiter Juice 

Warm and sunny, with a dark twist, just like the famed city where Freak Show takes place

·         2 parts Sauza® Blue Reposado 100% Agave Tequila

·         2 parts orange juice

·         2 dashes grenadine

·         Lemon wedge for garnish

Preparation: In a glass filled with ice, stir together orange juice and tequila. Pour the two dashes of grenadine down the side so that it settles to the bottom of the glass. Garnish with a lemon wedge. Enjoy!