Labor Day Weekend is almost upon us and whether you’re toasting the final days of summer or getting ready for the crisper fall weather, there’s a cocktail for every September through November #mood, broken down by quintessential fall personas (from the person who loves their PSLs, to the NFL die-hard) Enjoy!
For the person who won’t let go of summer…
Rouge Fumée | Crafted by François Morisson, head bartender, Pastis in New York (available on the menu)
- 1.5 oz. Tequila Cazadores Blanco
- 0.25 oz. float of Mezcal del Amigo
- 1 oz. Watermelon
- 0.75 oz. Lemon Juice
- 0.5 oz. Chili Honey
Method: Shake all ingredients (except the Mezcal), and pour over ice in a rocks glass. Then, gently pour the Mezcal over, and garnish with a pickled watermelon rind.
For the person who can’t get enough PSL…
Pumpkin Spice Margarita |Crafted by Manny Hinojosa, Global Brand Ambassador, Cazadores
- 1 ½ oz. Tequila Cazadores Reposado
- 1 oz. Bols Pumpkin Spice Liqueur
- 2 oz. Orange Juice
- ½ oz. Lemon Juice
- Dash of Cinnamon Powder
Method: In a cocktail shaker, combine all the ingredients with ice. Shake and serve over the rocks. Rim glass with cinnamon sugar, and garnish with slices of lime and orange.
For the apple picker who picked a few too many…
Apple of My Eye | Crafted by Gabe Urrutia, National Brand Ambassador, Bacardi Single Malts
- 1 oz. Aberfeldy 12-Year-Old
- ¼ oz. Simple Syrup
- ¼ oz. Ancho Reyes
- ¼ oz. Lemon Juice
- 2 dashes of Regans Orange Bitters
- Apple Cider
Method: Top with apple cider and serve in a collins glass. Garnish with an orange twist.
For the person who can’t wait to see the foliage…
Spiced Apple Cider Mule | Crafted by Manny Hinojosa, Global Brand Ambassador, Cazadores
- 1 ½ oz. Tequila Cazadores Reposado
- 1 tsp. Spiced Apple Cider Powder
- 1 Lemon Wedge
- Top with Ginger Beer
- Pinch Nutmeg
Method:
In a mixing glass combine the first three ingredients with ice, shake and serve over the rocks, top with ginger beer and sprinkle nutmeg. Garnish with lemon and mint.
For the person who has been wearing a sweater since August…
Warm & Toasty Ginger Toddy | Crafted by Manny Hinojosa, Global Brand Ambassador, Cazadores
- 1 oz. Tequila Cazadores Reposado
- – 1 oz. Blood Orange Puree
- – ½ oz. Ginger Puree
- – 1 package of Apple Cider
- – 2 Star Nice
- – 5 oz. hot water
Method: In a mug combine apple cider, hot water, blood orange and ginger puree, and mix well. Add the rest of the ingredients and garnish with orange peel.
For the NFL Sunday watch party host…
Feisty & Spicy | Courtesy of Rebecca Ramirez, Bartender, San Francisco
- 1 slice jalapeño
- – 1 ½ part Tequila Cazadores Blanco
- – ½ part ST. GERMAIN Liqueur
- – 1 part blood orange juice
- – Seltzer
- – A wheel of blood orange, cilantro sprig, and jalapeño peel, for garnish
Method:
Muddle the jalapeño in a cocktail shaker and then add the tequila, ST. GERMAIN, orange juice, and ice. Shake and strain over ice. Top with seltzer and garnish with a wheel of blood orange, a cilantro sprig, and jalapeño peel.