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

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!

Cool Down with 901 Tequila

The hottest month of summer is here, so stay cool with some 901 Tequila! The Cool as a Cucumber cocktail is just as refreshing as it is delicious!

901® Tequila

901® Tequila is a super-premium tequila created by Justin Timberlake and Sauza® Tequila, one of the world’s top premium tequila brands. Perfect for a celebratory occasion, 901® is a triple distilled, 100% agave tequila offering a smooth taste crafted using only the finest Blue Weber agave.

Recipes

All recipes were created by 901® mixologist, Eddy Buckingham.

Cool as a Cucumber

·         2 parts 901® Tequila

·         1 part elderflower liqueur

·         ½ part lemon juice

·         ½ part agave syrup

·         Half a cucumber, diced 

·         Splash of seltzer water

Preparation: Smash cucumber and agave syrup in a mixing glass. Add 901® Tequila, elderflower liqueur and lemon juice. Shake vigorously over ice. Strain over ice into a highball glass. Top with cold seltzer water. Garnish with skewered cucumber slice.

Take a Vacation with 901!

Can’t manage to go on vacation this summer? Don’t fret! 901® Tequila cocktails will transport you to popular vacation spots and fulfill your desire to travel. 

901® Tequila’s alluring cocktails are great souvenirs for your friends and family at your next summer gathering. The Mexican Vacation’s agave flavor brings you to Puerto Vallarta, a scenic beach town in Mexico, while the Just in Thyme will help you escape to the Mediterranean where Thyme is a native herb. 

Mexican Vacation

·         2 parts 901® Tequila

·         1 part triple sec

·         1 part lemon juice

·         Splash agave syrup

·         Mexican pilsner

Preparation: Combine all ingredients excluding Mexican pilsner in mixing glass over ice. Shake vigorously. Strain into chilled tall glass. Top with Mexican pilsner beer.

Just in Thyme

·         2 parts 901® Tequila

·         2 parts lemonade

·         1 lemon, cut into wedges

·         Thyme sprig for garnish

Preparation: Muddle lemon wedges and simple syrup in mixing glass. Add 901® Tequila and lemonade and stir. Pour over ice in a rocks glass. Garnish with thyme sprig.

901® Tequila

901® Tequila is a super-premium tequila created by Justin Timberlake and Sauza® Tequila, one of the world’s top premium tequila brands. Perfect for a celebratory occasion, 901® is a triple distilled, 100 percent agave tequila offering a smooth taste crafted using only the finest Blue Weber agave.

All recipes were created by Justin Timberlake’s personal 901® mixologist, Eddy Buckingham.

Take the Leap with Sauza 901 Cocktails!

Leap Day occurs once every four years, so this February 29th is the perfect time to take the “leap” and try something new and out of the ordinary!

Raise a glass with these cocktails guaranteed to make your extra 24 hours memorable! 

El Americano

·         2 parts Sauza® 901® Tequila

·         ½  part dry vermouth 

·         Dash hot sauce

·         Cocktail onions for garnish 

Preparation: Combine Sauza® 901® Tequila and dry vermouth and stir over ice in mixing glass. Strain into chilled cocktail glass. Add single drop of hot sauce. Garnish with skewered cocktail onions.

El Bulevar

·         2 parts Sauza® 901® Tequila

·         1 part sweet vermouth

·         ½ part Aperol® Aperitif

·         ½ part Campari® Liqueur

·         2 dashes Angostura® orange bitters

Preparation: Combine all ingredients in mixing glass over ice and stir. Garnish with orange twist.

All recipes were created by Sauza® 901® mixologist, Eddy Buckingham.

Sweet or Sour: Cocktail Recipes to Express How You Really Feel About V-Day

Whether you choose a romantic night in or a night out for a singles celebration with your best friends, these Sauza® 901® Tequila cocktails will help set the mood and get the night started.  

Here are two sweet recipes for a night in with your S.O., and a bitter recipe for the perfect anti-Valentine’s Day night out with friends. Happy Valentine's Day, y'all!

All recipes were created by Sauza® 901® mixologist, Eddy Buckingham.

Rosa Tequila Spritz

·         2 parts Sauza® 901® Tequila

·         2 parts pomegranate juice

·         1 part lemon juice

·         1 part simple syrup

·         Splash Aperol® Aperitif

·         Splash club soda

Preparation: Combine all ingredients excluding Aperol® Aperitif and club soda in a cocktail shaker and shake vigorously. Strain over ice into a tall glass. Top with club soda and a splash of Aperol® Aperitif.

Sweet Señorita

·         2 parts Sauza® 901® Tequila

·         1 part lemon juice

·         ½ part agave syrup

·         5 raspberries 

·         5 basil leaves

·         Splash club soda

·         Balsamic vinegar

Preparation: Muddle raspberries and basil in mixing glass. Add Sauza® 901® Tequila, agave syrup and lemon juice. Shake vigorously over ice. Strain into ice filled highball glass. Top with club soda and a drop or two of balsamic vinegar. Garnish with basil sprig.

Bittersweet

·         2 parts Sauza® 901® Tequila 

·         1 part vanilla liqueur

·         ½  part agave syrup

·         Stout beer

Preparation: Shake Sauza ®901® Tequila, vanilla liqueur and agave syrup over ice in cocktail glass. Strain into chilled highball glass and top with stout beer.

Happy Birthday JT! Celebrate 35 Years with JT's Exclusive Birthday Cocktail Recipe

On January 31, Justin Timberlake will celebrate his 35^th birthday! To toast to the occasion, JT’s personal mixologist, Eddy Buckingham, created an exclusive, one-of-a-kind Sauza® 901® Tequila cocktail, inspired by the founder – The Three Five. 

The Three Five is a unique blend of sweet and tart, and of course, triple-distilled, super-smooth, Sauza® 901® Tequila. The oils in the flamed orange peel garnish open the aromatics of the cocktail, making it truly enjoyable for any occasion. 

Each ingredient was inspired by JT’s personal cocktail preferences and is perfect for any celebration!

The Three Five

• 2 parts Sauza® 901® Tequila
• 1 part Grand Marnier®
• 1 part fresh lemon juice
• Dash orange bitters
• Dash agave syrup

Preparation for The Three Five: Combine all ingredients in cocktail shaker. Shake and strain over ice in double rocks glass. Garnish with a flamed orange peel.

Cocktail Recipes To Keep You Warm As Temperatures Drop from Sauza 901

It looks like winter is finally here with these frigid temperatures!

Here are some delicious and warming cocktail recipes on behalf of super-premium Sauza® 901® Tequila, founded by Justin Timberlake. All recipes were created by Justin Timberlake’s personal Sauza® 901® mixologist, Eddy Buckingham.

Chocolate Caliente 

·         2 parts Sauza® 901® Tequila

·         1 cup whole milk

·         2 oz. dark chocolate bar, chopped

·         Pinch cayenne pepper

·         Pinch of cinnamon

·         Splash agave syrup

·         Whipped Cream for garnish

Preparation: Heat milk and chocolate on hot stove and stir. When chocolate is fully melted, remove from heat and introduce other ingredients. Pour into mug and top with whipped cream.

Mexican Café (pictured at the top)

·         1 ½  parts Sauza® 901® Tequila

·         1 part vanilla liqueur

·         ½ part coffee

·         ½ part heavy cream

Preparation: Add all the ingredients to a shaker and fill with ice. Shake, and strain into a chilled rocks glass filled with fresh ice.

Mexi Toddy

·         2 parts Sauza® 901® Tequila

·         1 part honey syrup

·         1 cup hot water

·         ½ part agave syrup

·         Lemon wedge

·         Cinnamon stick

·         Cloves

·         Star Anise

Preparation: Combine all ingredients in large mug. Stir gently and allow the cocktail to steep for two minutes.

3 Holiday Cocktails to Make Your Guests Merry

While the temperatures begin to drop, keep spirits high with a round of delicious holiday cocktails on behalf of super-smooth, super-premium Sauza® 901® Tequila, founded by Justin Timberlake. 

All recipes were created by Justin Timberlake’s personal Sauza® 901® mixologist, Eddy Buckingham. 

Chocolate Caliente 

·         2 parts Sauza® 901® Tequila

·         1 cup whole milk

·         2 oz. dark chocolate bar, chopped

·         Pinch cayenne pepper

·         Pinch of cinnamon

·         Splash agave syrup

·         Whipped Cream for garnish

Preparation: Heat milk and chocolate on hot stove and stir. When chocolate is fully melted, remove from heat and introduce other ingredients. Pour into mug and top with whipped cream.

Mexican Café 

·         1 ½  parts Sauza® 901® Tequila

·         1 part vanilla liqueur

·         ½ part coffee

·         ½ part heavy cream

Preparation: Add all the ingredients to a shaker and fill with ice. Shake, and strain into a chilled rocks glass filled with fresh ice.

Mexi Toddy

·         2 parts Sauza® 901® Tequila

·         1 part honey syrup

·         1 cup hot water

·         ½ part agave syrup

·         Lemon wedge

·         Cinnamon stick

·         Cloves

·         Star Anise

Preparation: Combine all ingredients in large mug. Stir gently and allow the cocktail to steep for two minutes.

Three Sinfully Delicious Cocktail Concoctions for your Halloween Bash

Pick your poison this Halloween and craft a batch of creepy cocktails (cauldron optional) created by Sauza® 901® Tequila, founded by Justin Timberlake. These spooky sippers are sure to impress guests and raise spirits at any Halloween bash. 

Sauza® 901® Tequila

Sauza® 901® Tequila is a super-premium tequila created by Justin Timberlake and Sauza® Tequila, one of the world’s top premium tequila brands. Perfect for a celebratory occasion, Sauza® 901® is a triple distilled, 100% agave tequila offering a smooth taste crafted using only the finest Blue Weber agave.

Recipes

All recipes were created by Sauza® 901® mixologist, Eddy Buckingham.

Corazón diablo

• 2 parts Sauza® 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.”

Walking Zombie

•        1 part Sauza® 901® Tequila

•        1 part coffee liqueur

•        1 part espresso or strong black coffee

•        ½ part simple syrup

•        Chocolate espresso beans for garnish

Preparation: Combine all ingredients in cocktail shaker over ice and shake vigorously. Strain into chilled rocks glass. Garnish with chocolate espresso beans.

The Hot Blooded

• 2 parts Sauza® 901® Tequila
• 1 part triple sec
• ½  part agave syrup
• ½  part sriracha hot sauce
• 2 strawberries

Preparation: Muddle strawberries in mixing glass. Add all other ingredients and shake vigorously over ice. Strain into salt rimmed cocktail glass.