With National Tequila Day (July 24th) just a few days away, it’s time to start counting down the ways optimize sales based on this agave spirit. For your customers looking to celebrate, here are a few tasty cocktail recipes from some of New York’s favorite watering holes.

Hibisco Disco 

at Trademark Taste+Grind

  • 2oz Ilegal Mezcal (we know, it’s not tequila, but we couldn’t resist it in this cocktail)
  • 3/4 oz Cherry Hibiscus Syrup*
  • 3/4 oz Lime Spritz
  • Orange Flower Water
  • Combine all ingredients in a shaker with ice. Shake, then strain into a Nick & Nora glass. Decorate with edible flowers and glitter! 

*Cherry Hibiscus Syrup

  • Steep Hibiscus Tea in simple syrup overnight (longer for a sweeter flavor)
  • Mix with an equal amount of Cherry Heering 
Photo credit: Jenna Murray/IGC Hospitality

Rosérita

at Refinery Rooftop

  • 1.5 oz Casamigos Blanco
  • 1.5 oz Rosé
  • 1/2 oz Cointreau
  • 3/4 oz lemon
  • Combine all ingredients in a shaker with ice. Shake, then strain into the prepared glass over ice.
Photo credit: Jenna Murray/IGC Hospitality

Fired Up Margarita 

at Cleo

  • 1.5 oz Casamigos Blanco
  • 1/2 oz Yuzu liqueur
  • 3/5 oz lime
  • 3/4 oz cucumber juice
  • 1/2 oz agave
  • Smoked salt rim
  • Dip a rocks glass in lime juice, then smoked salt. Add all ingredients except salt to a shaker with ice. Shake and strain into the prepared glass
Photo credit: Jenna Murray/IGC Hospitality