Tequila is a Mexican spirit that is enjoyed all over the world. It is a popular drink, and there are many cocktails out there to be enjoyed with tequila. There are four main classification of tequila – Blanco, Reposado, Anejo, and Extra Anejo. The difference between them comes down to aging.
Today, we’ll talk about Blanco and Reposado tequila, as both of them are widely used in cocktails.
Reposado Tequila:
Reposado means “rested” in Spanish. This tequila spends less time (2 months) in the barrel to achieve optimal character. This improves and softens the taste and aroma of the tequila. The result is a smooth, light amber Reposado with hints of dry fruit, vanilla, and spices with a finish of oak and wood.
Blanco Tequila:
Blanco tequila has a crisp, herbal aroma and a robust taste of fresh agave, herbs, and a hint of pepper. It is best for light, citrus cocktails like Margaritas and Palomas. Because of its clarity and flavor profile, Blanco is ideal for vibrant, fruit-forward drink recipes.
Here are some Cocktails that you can make from Reposado and Blanco:
1.The Blue Hawaiian
If you're craving a little taste of vacation, choose to make the Blue Hawaiian. It is a creamy pineapple-coconut creation that will help you kick back and relax.
Ingredients:
- 1½ oz. Blanco tequila
- ¾ oz. Blue Curacao
- 2 oz. Pineapple juice
- 1 oz. Coconut cream
- First, shake all ingredients over ice.
- Then, pour into a glass and garnish with roasted coconut.
- 1½ oz. Reposado tequila
- ¾ c. Squeezed orange juice
- 1½ oz. grenadine syrup
- 1 Slice orange rind
- 1 Maraschino cherry
- Ice Cubes
- Shake Reposado Tequila and orange juice together.
- Fill the glass with ice cubes and pour in orange juice mixture
- Slowly pour in the grenadine, and let it settle to the bottom of the glass
- Garnish with an orange slice
- 2 oz. Reposado tequila
- 6 oz. Grapefruit soda
- ½ oz. Fresh lime juice
- Sugar for rimming
- Lime wedge
- Rim glass with sugar
- Fill glass with ice
- Add Reposado tequila and lime juice, and stir.
- Finally, add grapefruit soda
- Garnish it with a lime wedge