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15 Veggie Cocktails To Celebrate

National Tequila Day

Dining & Drinking

Chelsea Davis Contributor

Who says all drinking has to be bad for you? From carrots and beets to bell

peppers and kale, there are plenty of ways to incorporate vitamins and

antioxidants into your next drink. With that said, here are 15 veggie-based

cocktails perfect for celebrating National Tequila Day—cheers!

Carrot Ginger Sunrise

Carrot Apple Ginger & Cayenne Cocktail SESIÓN TEQUILA

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“Carrot, apple and ginger is such a modern classic. The sweetness of the apples

means you can add a little bit of heat with the pepper for a zesty pick-me-up,"

says Geraint Coles, Mixologist for Sesión. "Sesión Reposado works great in

this, as the mellowing nature of resting the tequila in oak brings out all the

warming flavors of the ginger and chilli without adding any extra heat. There

are a wealth of health benefits from the vitamin A in the carrots, to the natural

anti-inflammatory nature of the ginger—its a secret-weapon brunch cocktail

for anyone looking for something other than a Bloody Mary”

Ingredients:

½ oz Sesión Reposado

½ oz Lime juice

Bar spoon of honey

Pinch of Cayenne pepper

Top with 6 oz juice

Garnish with smoked paprika salt rim, lime wheel, small chilli, carrot

fronds

Directions:

Make juice by processing 3 green apples, 2 large carrots and a small piece of

ginger (about the size of teaspoon) through a juicer. Fill glass with ice. Build

drink in glass, adding 6 oz juice to remaining ingredients. Stir with bar spoon

to chill and top with additional ice and juice, if desired. Garnish with smoked

paprika salt rim, lime wheel, chili and carrot fronds.

The Good, The Bad & The Ugly



The Good, The Bad & The Ugly CAZADORES

"I've worked in different bars and restaurants across the US and Mexico since

the beginning of my bartending career," says Manny Hinojosa, Mixologist and

Global Brand Ambassador, Tequila Cazadores. "I always like to bring the

kitchen to the bars by using fresh ingredients, especially fresh seasonal

vegetables and fruits that contribute a nice balance to the cocktail's flavor."

Ingredients:

1 1/2 Tequila Cazadores Blanco

1/2 oz Mezcal

1/2 oz Martini & Rossi Bitter

1/2 oz Lime juice

3/4 oz Bell pepper puree

Lime and bell peppers for garnish

Salt Rim (recommended: salt flavored with guajillo and pasilla chili

peppers, hibiscus, sugar and lime)



Directions:

Combine all ingredients in a double old fashion glass with ice. Shake and serve

over ice. Garnish with slices of red bell pepper and lime, and rim with salt

(optional).

Beetroot Bloody Mary

Beetroot Bloody Mary Cocktail SESIÓN TEQUILA

"This is a new take on a classic drink. Using juiced tomatoes (as ripe as

possible) gives an extra health boost above using pre-made tomato juice which

is reconstituted and often contains additives," says Geraint Coles, Mixologist

for Sesión. "Tomatoes are also incredibly high in vitamin C, K, potassium,

folate and lycopene—an antioxidant that has been linked to lower incidence of

heart disease and cancer. The beetroot adds a sweetness and depth that along

with adding gut health to the mix balances out with the spiciness of the Bloody

Mary base, the herbs and spices of which add a range of anti-inflammatory

and metabolic benefits."



Ingredients:

2 oz Sesión Blanco

1/3 oz Bloody Mary mix

1/2 oz Beetroot puree

4 oz Tomato juice (Roma tomato)

Directions:

Make Bloody Mary mix by combining 1 pint Worcestershire sauce, 2 oz soy

sauce, 2 oz white wine vinegar, 1 tablespoon celery salt, 1 tablespoon crushed

black pepper, 1 tablespoon horseradish, 1 teaspoon crushed chilies, 1

tablespoon smoked paprika, 2 cloves garlic, 1 handful of Thai basil, and 1

handful of cilantro. Add 1/3 oz of Bloody Mary mix and remaining ingredients

to glass, add a few ice cubes and stir to chill. Top with additional ice and

tomato juice to taste and garnish, if desired.

Avocado Dream



Avocado Dream JASPER’S CORNER TAP & KITCHEN

"Inspired by our neighbors to the south, the Avocado Dream is an homage to

Mexican heritage. I started with two icons of Mexico culture: the avocado, that

ancient Mesoamerican fruit, and mezcal, the original agave liquor," says Sergio

Casas, Bartender, Jasper’s Corner Tap & Kitchen. "We puree the avocado in

house, which adds a creamy texture that’s not too thick to overpower the

mezcal. Smoky yet smooth with a slight kick of Serrano pepper, this drink

evokes the spirit of Mexico."

Ingredients:

2 oz Fidencio Mezcal

1 oz Avocado Purée

1 oz Simple syrup

Dashes of orange and ango bitters

Directions:

Shaken, double strained and poured over ice. Rim glass with Tajin and garnish

with a lime wheel butterflied with a Serrano pepper wheel.

Mayahuel



Mayahuel KEVIN KRAMER

"What says summer more than sweet corn? Rum and tequila unite in this

cocktail to pay homage to the Aztec Goddess Mayahuel creating a savory flavor

profile with a little spice and a little sweetness," says Cody Webster of Popol

Vuh. "With perfectly in-season corn, it’s just one more way to enjoy the bounty

of the season.”

Ingredients:

1/4 oz Blanco tequila

1/4 oz Liquor 43

2 oz Rail white rum

1 1/4 oz Corn milk (juiced fresh sweet corn)

1/2 oz Lemon

1/4 oz Simple syrup

3-4 Basil leaves

2-3 Serrano pepper slices



Directions:

Shaken, strained into couple glass, garnish with smoked paprika.

Ottoman Cartel

Byblos Miami's Ottoman Cartel BYBLOS MIAMI

"The Ottoman Cartel was created for all tequila lovers that are looking

to spice up their cocktail," says Melissa Reigle, Beverage Manager at Byblos

Miami. "The spiced barberry reduction combined with beet soda will leave you

with notes of sweet and heat to really freshen your palate with the guilt-

free feeling of not drinking something filled with sugars and unhealthy

additives.”

Ingredients:

3oz Beet soda

2oz Avion Silver Tequila

1oz Spiced Barberry syrup

1oz Fresh Lime juice



Directions:

Shake all ingredients together then strain into glass with regular ice. If you

want to get fancy: garnish with a lime wheel and Marigold flowers.

Maria Verde

Maria Verde MILAGRO TEQUILA

“Milagro Tequila bridges the gap between old and new world Mexico,

combining old traditions with new trends," says Jaime Salas, National Milagro

Ambassador. "When creating the Maria Verde, I played off this by bringing in

the unique flavor of tomatillo juice to highlight the freshness of Milagro’s

flavor profile.”

Ingredients:

2 Parts Milagro Reposado

1 1/2 Parts jicama juice


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1 Rib of celery

1 Part tomatillo juice

1/2 Part fresh lime juice

6 drops chipotle sauce (or to taste)

A pinch of black salt

Directions:

Build in high ball glass with ice. Garnish with celery, cherry tomatoes and lime

wedge.

El Altiplano Verde

Camarena's El Altiplano Verde CAMARENA'S

“The combination of kale, cucumber, and spices can be found in modern

cuisine around the world," says Chris Chamberlain, mixologist. "Using this

combination within a cocktail perfectly complements the pronounced earthy



green notes found within Camarena Silver, all while balancing its sour agave

flavor profile with the fresh citrus flavors of both lime and lemon.”

Ingredients:

1.5 oz Camarena Silver Tequila

1 oz Fresh kale and cucumber juice

3/4 oz Fresh lime juice

1/2 oz Agave nectar

Top with Q Sparkling Lemon

Directions:

Add ingredients (except Q Sparkling Lemon) into a cocktail shaker filled with

ice, and shake together to combine/chill. Strain into a highball glass encrusted

with Chipotle, and top with Q Sparkling Lemon.

The Arcadia

Arcadia Margarita CRUJIENTE TACOS



"The base of this cocktail is made with fresh cucumbers which is rich in

nutrients and antioxidants including Vitamin K, promotes hydration and

contains natural electrolytes," says Jason Morris, Co-founder and Beverage

Director of CRUjiente Tacos. "The Arcadia is a refreshing, tequila sipper

especially during the hot summers when you need to stay hydrated more and

is well balanced with other vitamin-packed ingredients like cilantro, lime juice

and jalapeño."

Ingredients:

2 oz 100% Blue Agave

3/4 oz Fresh lime juice

3/4 oz Agave simple syrup mix

5 Cilantro leaves

1/4 oz Fresh cucumber juice

2 Cucumber slices

1 Jalapeno slice

Directions:

Combine all ingredients, shake then pour.

Trust A Ginger



Trust A Ginger JAJA BLANCO TEQUILA

"The cocktail contains both ginger and carrot, which are also a classic flavor

pairing. They both have well-known healthy attributes," says Jim Kearns,

Corporate Beverage Director, ACME, Golden Age Hospitality. "The flavors are

bolstered by the earthy, spicy, herbaceous notes in the JAJA Blanco tequila."

Ingredients:

2 oz Jaja Blanco Tequila

1/2 Plantation OFTD

1 oz Carrot juice

3/4 oz Lemon juice

3/4 Ginger syrup

3 Spritzes of Reistetbauer Carrot

Directions:



Shake all ingredients, except Reistetbauer. Strain over Kold Draft in a rocks

glass. Spritz Reistetbauer and garnish with a quartered carrot stick.

Doctors Orders

Doctors Orders SELINA HIGHLINE RESTAURANT

"Hand selecting quality produce, like the carrots and pineapples, brings the

freshness and balance to the cocktail, allowing the quality of the liquor to shine

through," says Andrew Booth, Beverage Director Selina Highline Restaurant.

Ingredients:

2 parts Tres Agaves Reposado Tequila

1 part Spiced carrot cordial (freshly pressed carrot juice, chili salt,

sugar)

1/2 part fresh pressed pineapple juice

3/4 part lemon juice

Directions:



Add all ingredients into a shaker. Salt half rim. Add ice, shake and strain. Add

fresh ice. Use a small spray bottle to spritz mezcal over top and add garnish.

Baby carrot garnish and Spiced Salted Rim (half tajin/half kosher salt).

Goin’ Green

Goin' Green THE WESTIN CARLSBAD RESORT AND SPA

"The blend of these fresh ingredients offer a refreshing, healthy combination

of summer produce paired with the earthy spirit of Tequila," says Beverage

Director Stephen George at 20|Twenty Grill at The Westin Carlsbad Resort and

Spa.

Ingredients:

1 1/2 oz Azunia Blanco Tequila

2 Cucumbers

4 Slices fresh ginger



1 Golden beet

2 Yellow Tomatoes

1/2 Avocado

Hand full of cilantro

2 oz Lime juice

2 oz Agave nectar

Club soda

Directions:

Juice produce. Blend avocado, cilantro, lime and agave. Mix the two with

tequila and top with club soda. Garnish with cucumber, an avocado slice and

cilantro.

Cold Pressed Carrot and Peach Cocktail

Barrio Carrot Juice MORGAN SCOFES / DINEAMIC HOSPITALITY



"Served every weekend, Barrio's brunch menu's three juices—Red Beet,

Carrot and Kale—are created using the freshest ingredients with additional

fruit and vegetable extracts for added health benefits and flavor. A popular

combination is Barrio's Carrot juice and Casamigos tequila, achieving

a healthyish, delicious tequila cocktail."

Ingredients:

2 Cups carrots roughly chopped

1 tbsp Wwhite peach juice

3/4 Cup ice cubes

2 Cups water

1 tsp Fresh ginger peeled

1 tsp Fennel

Directions:

Add all the ingredients into a juicer, then pour in 1.5 oz of Casamigos tequila.

La Playa Verde



La Playa Verde POPOL VUH

"This drink is perfect for any season, but especially the dog days of summer.

It's bright, savory, deep, and refreshing," says Cody Webster of Popol Vuh. "It

compliments any brunch dish or is easily a patio pounder. Fresh celery juice,



the minty Chareau Aloe Liqueur, and lime balance out the depth of smoky

mezcal and spicy black pepper. The La Playa Verde is a health drink in

disguise!”

Ingredients:

1 1/2 oz Tequila

1/4 oz Chareau Aloe Liqueur

1 oz Fresh celery juice

1/2 oz Black pepper simple syrup

3/4 oz Lime juice

Directions:

Shake, strain into collins glass, mint sprig garnish

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"I love using beet juice because not only is it still a surprisingly delicious treat

for many people that would shy away (if not for a friendly nudge from your

knowledgeable bartender!), it is also full of natural antioxidants," says Kim

Riordan, beverage director for Legacy Hospitality group in Chicago. "Beet juice

is great for your liver, your stamina, it lowers cholesterol.... I mean- who

doesn’t want a reason to feel better about the boozy indulgence in which you

are partaking?"

Ingredients:

2 oz blanco tequila

3/4 oz beet juice

1/2 oz house made Spicy Ginger shrub

1/2 oz freshly squeezed lime juice

1/2 oz Masala Chai spiced simple syrup

Directions:

Shake all ingredients and strain over crushed ice in a rocks glass. Garnish with

a slivered beet oval.

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