818 Tequila: Your Summer Cocktail Cheat Sheet
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Summer is here and what better way to celebrate than with a refreshing tequila cocktail? 818 Tequila, the brainchild of Kendall Jenner, isn't just another celebrity spirit – it's a collection of three distinct expressions made from 100% Blue Weber Agaves, sourced from the Los Valles region in Jalisco, Mexico.
The agaves are nurtured for at least 7 years to reach peak maturity before being cooked for over 30 hours to extract their unique flavour, followed by 70 hours of fermentation before being distilled in traditional copper pot stills. It's this lengthy process that gives the 818 tequilas their irresistible smooth finish and complex flavour profiles, making them the perfect base for summer cocktails.
So, grab your shaker and let's make some seriously delicious cocktails, but first, let’s quickly dive into the main differences between the three 818s - Blanco, Reposado, and Añejo.
The Three Flavours of 818 Tequila
818 Tequila Blanco (Unaged):
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Flavour Profile: Fresh and vibrant, with prominent agave notes complemented by hints of citrus and tropical fruit.
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Aging Process: Not aged. Bottled immediately after distillation to preserve its pure, raw essence.
818 Tequila Reposado (Rested):
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Flavour Profile: Smooth and balanced, with the agave sweetness mellowed by notes of vanilla, caramel, and oak.
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Aging Process: Rested in oak barrels for a minimum of two months, allowing it to develop a richer, more complex character.
818 Tequila Añejo (Aged):
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Flavour Profile: Rich and sophisticated, with agave notes integrated with vanilla, spice, and oak.
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Aging Process: Aged in oak barrels for at least one year, resulting in a deeper color and a more nuanced flavour profile.
818 Tequila Cocktails
1. Peachy Pride
Ingredients:
Method:
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Rim a chilled glass with Tajín.
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Shake all ingredients except the glitter bomb with ice.
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Strain into the glass.
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Add the glitter bomb (or schnapps and glitter), stir gently,
2. Spicy Cucumber Margarita
Ingredients:
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60ml 818 Tequila Blanco
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15ml Fresh Jalapeño Juice (adjust to taste)
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2 Cucumber Slices
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22.5ml Fresh Lime Juice
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15ml Cointreau or other Orange Liqueur
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A dash of Simple Syrup (optional, to taste)
Method:
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Muddle the cucumber in a cocktail shaker.
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Add the remaining ingredients and shake with ice.
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Strain into a glass over ice.
3. Capri Sunset
Ingredients:
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60ml 818 Tequila Reposado
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15ml Ancho Reyes Chilli Liqueur
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7.5ml Peach Liqueur (or schnapps)
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7.5ml Agave Syrup
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A few drops of Habanero Tincture (adjust to taste, or use a pinch of cayenne pepper)
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Chilli Salt (for rimming)
Method:
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Shake all ingredients with ice.
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Rim a glass with chilli salt.
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Strain the drink into the glass over ice.
4. Head of the Heap
Ingredients:
Method:
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Rinse a chilled coupe glass with a dash of Oloroso Sherry.
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Flame an orange twist (zest) over the glass.
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Stir the tequila with ice until well chilled.
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Strain into the glass.
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Flame another orange peel over the drink and garnish with it.
5. SPF 818
Ingredients:
Method:
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Shake all ingredients with ice until frosty.
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Strain into a chilled coupe glass.
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Garnish with an orchid blossom or a cinnamon stick.
Ready To Be The Hostess With The Mostess?
Surprise and delight your friends with these easy-to-make, yet sophisticated cocktails that embody the very best of 818 Tequila. Visit the Celtic Whiskey Shop, one of the only Irish distributors of 818 tequila, and start crafting your Summer cocktails today!
