Mark it in your diary, now! Something to look forward to, thank God! Margarita Day is on February 22nd and here are our suggestions for some special agave spirits that will help you to celebrate with the best Margarita cocktails in town…
Empirical’s Ayuuk
Ayuuk was been nominated for ‘Best new spirit of the year 2020’ by the prestigious Spirited Awards. This distinguished spirit which has similarities to mezcal and can be used to make wonderfully exciting cocktails, including margaritas, to impress dinner guests and family members.
Ayuuk, which means ‘people who speak the mountain language’, has Empirical’s most cherished flavour story as it is named after the Mixe people in Oaxaca, Mexico where the spirits core ingredient, Pasilla Mixe chilli is exclusively sourced.
Ayuuk is priced at £41.95 and is available to purchase Master Of Malt
VIVIR Tequila
VIVIR Tequila is made with 100% blue weber agave and allowed to mature in bourbon oak casks for at least 6 months before making its way into handsome bottles. The Reposado has earthy, vanilla, caramel and melted butter. Perfect as a Tequila Old Fashioned.
Priced from £35.99 and available to purchase through Master Of Malt
El Sueno
El Sueño is a Tequila for the 21st century and is a new mixto Tequila that’s affordable, sustainable and ideal for mixing. The new Tequila is specifically crafted to go perfectly in long drinks and cocktails such as margaritas, Tequila & tonic and Tequila & ginger ale, El Sueño is a mixto like no other.
Available as both 50cl (RRP £16) and 70cl (RRP £21) and available to purchase at Sainsbury’s
We’ll be adding to this list as we build up to the big day so don’t for forget to keep checking back. Speaking of don’t forget, make sure you remember tag us on socials (@cutthecap) with your margarita creations on Margarita Day!