Roll Out the Red Carpet for these Sauza Tequila Cocktails

You may not be attending the 2017 award ceremonies, but you can still sip like a celebrity by mixing up the cocktails below, inspired by the Golden Globes nominees for Best Picture. 

Whether it’s a vibrant cocktail to act as its own Golden Globe, or something pitcher-style for celebrating an achievement with a crowd, these cocktails will make you feel like an A-lister.

Tequila or High Water

·         1 part Sauza® Signature Blue Silver Tequila

·         ½ part lime juice

·         ½ part simple syrup

·         4 parts champagne (chilled)

Preparation: Add tequila, lime juice and simple syrup to an ice-filled shaker. Shake and strain into glass. Top with Champagne.

Margaritas by the Sea (Serves 8)

·         1 ½ cups Sauza® Signature Blue Silver 100% Agave Tequila

·         ½ cup DeKuyper® Triple Sec Liqueur

·         1 cup lime juice

·         ½ cup simple syrup

·         8 lime wheels

Preparation: Mix all ingredients in an ice-filled pitcher. Serve in salt-rimmed margarita glasses garnished with lime wheels.

Tequila Moonlight

·         1 part Sauza® Gold Tequila

·         ½ parts DeKuyper® Triple Sec Liqueur

·         2 parts orange juice

·         2 parts lime juice

·         2 parts agave nectar

·         Orange wheel 

Preparation: Add all ingredients to an ice-filled shaker. Shake and strain over ice into a salt-rimmed glass. Garnish with an orange wheel.

Raise a Glass of Sauza Tequila - 2016 is Almost OVER!

New Year’s Eve often leaves many scrambling – whether it’s determining last-minute details with friends, figuring out what to wear (sparkly or black?), and, for some, who qualifies for the much-anticipated New Year’s Eve kiss once the ball drops!

While those details are still TBD, Sauza Tequila is here to relieve some 2017 countdown stress with cocktails that are easy to create and worthy of a last-of-2016 Instagram moment. The Bubbles and Berries margarita is a perfect blend of fresh flavors and bubbly!

Bubbles and Berries

·        1 part Sauza® Gold Tequila

·        1 part lime juice

·        1/2 parts simple syrup

·        2 parts Sparkling water

·        Splash of Dekuyper® RazzMatazz

·        Fresh raspberries

Preparation: Add Sauza Tequila, lime juice, simple syrup, and Dekuyper® RazzMatazz into an ice-filled shaker. Shake and strain into glass. Top with sparkling water. Garnish with fresh raspberries. Enjoy!

Create the Holiday Toast of the Town with Help from Mary Giuliani

Ever wonder how to give a holiday toast you can boast about? This holiday season, Pinnacle Vodka’s “Life Skills of the Highly Entertained” series and celebrity caterer Mary Giuliani are offering tips and tricks to do just that.  

With the help of Giuliani – who has collaborated with Mario Batali and Rachael Ray and catered events for Bradley Cooper, Stella McCartney, and The Rolling Stones – you can be sure to put these hosting hacks to the test and take a bite out of the night.

·         Make the Most of Your Toast – Keep it short and sweet! Make sure your toast is under two minutes and don’t forget that practice makes perfect. Run your toast by a friend – or a mirror – to help you turn that speech from ‘Whoops!’ to wonderful. A fabulous closing quote is always a crowd pleaser, but the most important end to a terrific toast is a full glass of a festive Pinnacle® Vodka cocktail and a good ‘clink’

·         Swap Your Midnight Snack – Nothing says fun and whimsical like enjoying delicious mini pancakes during a midnight soiree. Turn your snack into a blissful breakfast bash with a holiday hash brown bar. Fill jars with hash browns and offer DIY toppings like cheddar cheese, sour cream, and hot sauce; let your guests add their own flair to the meal by shaking up their favorite hash brown dish

·         Dazzle with Drinks – Add a twist on the classic champagne toast with Pinnacle Original Vodka to make a Midnight’s Kiss (recipe below) cocktail your guests will adore. To add a festive flare, whip up a big batch cocktail that’s ready to go when guests arrive so your toast can be the focus. 

Midnight’s Kiss

• 1 part Pinnacle® Original Vodka
• 2 parts Champagne
• Rock Candy Stick

Preparation: Pour vodka into a flute and then top with champagne. Garnish with a rock candy stick.

Raise a Glass to the Victoria's Secret Fashion Show with Sauza Tequila

It’s almost time for the 2016 Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show, which means the “angels” will once again show off the latest in PINK, glittery and bold. To celebrate, Sauza® Tequila has whipped up a cocktail that is perfect for serving pitcher-style for a viewing party with friends. 

Peppermint Piper

·         1 part Sauza® Signature Blue Silver Tequila

·         4 parts Mexican Hot Chocolate

·         1/2 parts Dekuyper® Peppermint Schnapps

·         Peppermint stick 

·         Cinnamon

Preparation: Boil hot water and add Mexican hot chocolate mix. Stir in remaining ingredients. Garnish with a peppermint stick and cinnamon. Enjoy!

Sauza's Election Day Cocktail That Deserves Your Vote

Those paying attention to this year’s presidential race are surely in need of a cocktail. With Election Day coming up on November 8, the candidates are seriously bringing the heat, so Sauza Tequila created a cocktail to match! 

The Sriracha Cocktail is packed with presidential punch – its spicy Sriracha ingredient combines well with the sweetness of agave syrup, leaving the drinker anything but undecided on whether or not they want another. 

·         2 Parts Sauza® Signature Blue Silver

·         1/2 Teaspoon of Sriracha

·         1 Part Agave Syrup

·         1 Part Lime Juice

·         1 Part Triple Sec

·         Red Pepper Garnish

Preparation: Add ingredients to an ice-filled shaker. Shake and strain over ice into a salt-rimmed glass. Garnish with a slice of red pepper. Enjoy!

Make it a Pinnacle Party with these great tips from Mary G

November is filled with nights to cozy up by the fire with family, friends, and a good movie – or several for the ultimate movie marathon. Showing a movie alongside delicious bites and cocktails that incorporate a touch of nostalgia with a modern twist is what caterer and entertaining expert Mary Giuliani calls “party perfection.” There’s nothing like a pre-set spread so guests don’t miss one moment of the viewing fun. 

• Shaken, Not Stirred - A DIY Pinnacle martini bar is an easy way to incorporate guests into the party and allows the host to not play bartender all night. Set up toothpicks, olives, and all ingredients for guests to shake up their perfect Pinnacle Dirty Pinn-Tini ahead of time and allow them to customize their cocktail. Offer a selection of vodka including Original, which is the perfect base for a variety of garnishes or add a flavor like Pinnacle Whipped or Pinnacle Raspberry Vodka. 
• Rethink Your Drink(ware) - Don’t be afraid to serve a martini in a in a rocks glass over ice- it’s just as delicious with less opportunities for spills. Add edible gold stars frozen in ice cubes for a bright flair
• Silver Spoon Desserts - Create a delicious chocolate or vanilla pudding and fill small mason jars. Add a black bow tie to each mason jar for decor and leave in the fridge through the first half of the movie. When the movie is coming to an end, grab the mason jars from the fridge and serve in front of the TV
• Pop it Perfectly - What’s a movie night without popcorn and sweets? Set up a snack station with an assortment of delicious toppings such as chocolate sprinkles, Gummy Bears, Sea Salt, Pepper, Paprika, and Parmesan Cheese so each guest can create their own delightful concoction

Pinnacle Dirty Pinn-Tini 

• 2 parts Pinnacle Original Vodka
• 1 part olive juice
• Olives for garnish
• Toothpick for garnish

Preparation: Shake with ice and strain into chilled martini glass. Garnish with olives through a toothpick.

Carve Out Time for a Sauza Harvest Cocktail on National Pumpkin Day

On Wednesday, October 26, prepare to pick, carve, and even drink all things pumpkin because it’s finally National Pumpkin Day! Complete the holiday with a well-deserved cocktail after a long day at the pumpkin patch.

The Sauza Harvest pitcher-style cocktail is packed with pumpkin puree and maple syrup – its autumn flavors will put smiles on everyone’s faces, and their jack-o-lanterns! 

The Sauza Harvest (serves 8)

·         2 cups Sauza® Signature Blue Silver 100% Agave Tequila 

·         3/4 cup pumpkin puree

·         1 cup maple syrup 

·         Star anises

Preparation: Combine ingredient in pitcher and stir until thoroughly mixed. Serve over ice in brown sugar-rimmed glasses. Garnish with a star anise. Enjoy!

Five Halloween Cocktails That Are So Good, It's Scary

                   

Corazón Diablo          Bewitching Berry                 Spider’s Kiss              Jack-O-Lantern               Black Cauldron

Hosting a frightful Halloween bash? This year, “treat or treat” guests with deliciously ghoulish cocktails that are sure to spook and satisfy. 

Allow guests to pick their favorite poison with five hauntingly good cocktails from 901 Tequila, Sauza Tequila, Hornitos Tequila, Skinnygirl Cocktails, and Pinnacle Vodka – certain to raise spirits during Halloween celebrations. 

Corazón Diablo

• 2 parts 901® Tequila
• 1 part Crème de cassis
• 1 shot espresso
• 1 part coffee liqueur
• ½  part simple syrup

Preparation: Combine all ingredients in mixing glass. Shake vigorously over ice. Strain over ice into martini glass. Garnish with sliced fig to mimic an “evil heart.”

Bewitching Berry

• 2 parts Sauza® Signature Blue Silver Tequila
• 1/2 parts peach juice
• 1/2 parts blackberry puree
• 1/2 parts lemon juice
• 1 part simple syrup
• Peach slice 
• Blackberry

Preparation: Add ingredients to an ice-filled shaker. Shake and strain over ice into a coupe glass. Garnish by skewering a fresh blackberry and a slice of peach with a knot stick.

Spider’s Kiss 

• 1 part Pinnacle® Original Vodka
• 1 part Midori® Melon Liqueur
• Fresh Lemon Juice
• Chocolate Syrup
• Orange Slice 

Preparation: Draw a chocolate web into a martini glass and place in the refrigerator to chill. Combine Midori®, Pinnacle® Vodka, and lemon juice in a shaker and strain into glass. Garnish with a chocolate dipped orange slice.

Jack-O-Lantern  

• 1 ½  parts Skinnygirl® Bare Naked Vodka
• 1 part canned unsweetened pumpkin
• ¾ part fat free sweetened condensed milk
• ¾ part unsweetened almond milk
• Pumpkin pie spice for garnish
• Club soda 

Preparation: Mix all ingredients except club soda. Pour over ice, top with club soda and garnish with a sprinkle of pumpkin pie spice.

Black Cauldron

·         1 ½ parts Hornitos® Black Barrel® Tequila

·         ¾ part fresh lemon juice

·         ¼ part agave syrup

·         ¼ part sage simple syrup

·         2 dashes Angostura® bitters*

·         1 capsule activated charcoal**

Preparation: Combine all ingredients in a shaker with ice and shake vigorously. Strain into a coupe glass. Garnish with a lemon slice.

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**Adds a jet-black hue and a light, smoky flavor to the cocktail

Celebrate National Taco Day (10/4) With Sauza Tequila!

This year, National Taco Day lands on Taco Tuesday, which certainly calls for a fiesta! On October 4, shake up the holiday by serving a special drink that pairs perfectly with tacos – Sauza’s Minted Mule. 

Check out Sauza’s cocktail recipe below that’ll be sure to spice up your standard Taco Tuesday! Sauza’s Minted Mule will keep you refreshed with its crisp lime, ginger, and mint flavors. 

Minted Mule

·         1 part Sauza® Tequila

·         1/2 part lime juice

·         3 parts ginger beer

·         mint leaves

Preparation: Add all ingredients to a copper cup and stir. Add ice to the cup and stir again. Garnish with mint leaves.

*Can also be made pitcher-style for communal drinking

Peace Out, Pumpkin - Not So Basic Fall Cocktails

Move over Pumpkin Spice, it’s time to celebrate fall in all its glory with some cocktails that feature more than just the season’s most popular (and played out) flavor. 

With ingredients like apple cider, sweet potatoes, and maple syrup, the cocktail recipes below from Sauza Tequila, 901 Tequila, Hornitos Tequila, Skinnygirl Cocktails, Pinnacle Vodka and Hard Rock Cafe are perfect for celebrating the new season with a twist. 

Sauza® Minted Mule 

·        1 part Sauza® Signature Blue Silver Tequila

·        1/2 part lime juice

·        3 parts ginger beer

·        mint leaves

Preparation: Add all ingredients to a copper cup and stir. Add ice to the cup and stir again. Garnish with mint leaves.

901® New Fashioned

·        2 parts 901® Tequila

·        2 dashes Angostura® bitters

·        1 part maple syrup

·        Blueberries for garnish

Preparation: Stir all ingredients over ice in rocks glasses. Garnish with skewered blueberries.

Hornitos® LA MAN-ZANA 

·        1 part Hornitos® Spiced Honey

·        1 part apple cider

·        ½ part lemon juice

·        4 parts Mexican lager

Preparation: Combine all ingredients except Mexican lager in a shaker, shake vigorously, strain over fresh ice and add Mexican lager.

Skinnygirl® Sweet Potato Pie Cocktail

·        1 ½ parts Skinnygirl® Bare Naked Vodka

·        1 part sweet potato puree 

·        ½ part DeKuyper® Buttershots® Butterscotch Schnapps 

·        ½ tsp cinnamon

·        Splash of ginger ale 

·        Orange slice for garnish

Preparation: Mix ingredients in a shaker and pour into a chilled glass over ice. Garnish with an orange slice.

Pinnacle® Whipped® Hot Cider 

• 1 part Pinnacle® Whipped Vodka
• 4 parts apple cider, hot
• Cinnamon for garnish 
• Whipped cream for garnish 

Preparation: First, pour vodka into a heat-proof mug then, fill the rest of the mug with hot apple cider. Top with whipped cream and cinnamon for garnish (optional). 

Hard Rock Cafe’s Rush on the Rocks 

·        2½ oz  apple juice

·        1½ oz  Crown Royal Maple Whisky 

·        1½ oz  sweet and sour mix

·        ¾ oz Monin Spiced Brown Sugar

·        Speared lemon wedge 

·        Cajun seasoning for rim

Preparation: Coat mason jar rim with Cajun seasoning. Mix apple juice, Crown Royal Maple Whisky, sweet and sour mix and Monin Spiced Brown Sugar in a shaker.  Pour over ice and garnish with speared lemon wedge. Enjoy!

Simple Cocktails for a Labor(less) Day!

Summer may be winding down, but that doesn’t mean the fun has to stop! Whether you’re throwing a backyard BBQ or pool party, these simply delicious cocktails from Hornitos Tequila, Pinnacle Vodka, Sauza Tequila and Skinnygirl Cocktails will lighten your Labor Day load with some labor-less cocktails. With recipes from easy to easier to easiest, these drinks will help you give summer a proper sendoff with minimal effort and lots of fun. 

Easy 

If you’re looking for an easy recipe to serve at your end-of-summer bash, mix up this pitcher-style cocktail ahead of time so you don’t have to play bartender all night. 

Sauza® Prickly Pink Margarita (serves 8)

·         1 cup Sauza® Signature Blue Silver Tequila

·         1/2 cup DeKuyper® Triple Sec

·         1/2 cup prickly pear syrup

·         1 cup limeade

·         Pear slices

·         Lime wedges

Preparation: Combine all ingredients in a pitcher with ice and stir. Strain into salt-rimmed glasses and serve. Garnish with pear slice and lime wedge.

Easier 

Regardless of your spirit of choice, these no-fuss recipes contain just a few simple ingredients and are a breeze to whip up at your BBQ. 

Pinnacle® Citrus Splash 

·         1 part Pinnacle® Citrus Vodka

·         2 parts Lemon-Lime Soda 

·         Raspberries 

Preparation: Mix in a glass with ice and garnish with a raspberry. 

Hornitos® Spicy Verde

·         2 parts Hornitos® Reposado Tequila

·         3 parts fresh pineapple juice

·         1/2 part fresh lime juice

·         2 dashes green habanero hot sauce

Preparation: Combine ingredients in a shaker with ice and shake vigorously. Strain into a highball glass over fresh ice. Garnish with a lime slice.

Easiest 

No time to think about drinks while your guests are arriving? This new ready to serve includes notes of cool lime and refreshing watermelon for the perfect summertime cocktail. 

Skinnygirl® Watermelon Lime Margarita 

·         5 parts Skinnygirl® Watermelon Lime Margarita

·         Watermelon wedge for garnish 

Preparation: Pour Skinnygirl® Watermelon Lime Margarita over ice and garnish with a watermelon wedge