Every tequila drinker needs a dedicated tequila shot glass, right? It’s one of the quintessential items every home bar should have.
As the silly season approaches, it’s that time of year when our favourite booze brands turn their beloved products into gift packs. One of the first to hit South African liquor shelves is el Jimador 100% agave tequila. The limited edition pack includes a 750ml bottle of el Jimador Reposado 100% agave tequila along with two skull-shaped double shot glasses.
100% estate bottled, 100% agave and 100% natural
Named after the farmers who grow and harvest the agave plants Mexico, El Jimador Reposado is a 100% agave tequila. Every drop of el Jimador tequila is made from 100% blue Weber agave with no fillers or colourants resulting in a natural, smoother and more flavoursome taste profile that can be enjoyed as an ice-cold shot or in a delicious classic margarita cocktail.
Two Ways to enjoy el Jimador Tequila
Drink it as if you are in Mexico – straight up! Try this twist on a classic shot for a fusion of Mexican flavour.
Ingredients
- 30ml el Jimador Reposado
- Orange wedge
- Ground cinnamon
Instructions
Shake cinnamon onto an orange slice and pour an ice cold shot of el Jimador into a shot glass. Take a bite of the orange, sip or shoot the tequila and wait for the flavour to take over.
The Jimarita margarita
Ingredients
- 60ml el Jimador Blanco
- 30ml lime juice
- 15ml orange juice
- 25ml simple syrup
- Lime slice garnish
Instructions
- Pour the tequila, lime juice, orange juice and simple syrup into a shaker with ice and give it a shake.
- Strain it into a glass with fresh ice, and garnish with a lime wheel. For further refreshment, take the fresh margarita below zero by filling a blender with ice and all of the ingredients, blend and serve in a salt-rimmed margarita glass, Salud!
The gift pack is available at all leading liquor retailers across the country at a recommended retail selling price from R299.95, while stocks last.
