Espíritu Alegre Tequila Cocktail

Name: Espíritu Alegre Tequila Cocktail
Ingredients: 2 ounce reposado tequila, preferably blue nectar reposado special craft tequila; 1/4 ounce honey syrup; 1/4 ounce mezcal; 2 dash of angostura bitters

Hannah Hoskins|Oct. 20, 2016 2:55 pm EST

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On Nov. 1 and 2, people around the world honor the spirits of their relatives with gifts and joyful decorations where they are buried. It is said that Nov. 2 is the day that the adult spirits return, and traditional food and beverages like tequila and mezcal are commonly offered to the returning souls.Raise a glass to honor the Day of the Dead with an Espíritu Alegre cocktail made with two famous Mexican spirits – tequila and mezcal.This recipe is courtesy of Blue Nectar Tequila.

Servings

1

Ingredients

2 ounce reposado tequila, preferably blue nectar reposado special craft tequila
1/4 ounce honey syrup
1/4 ounce mezcal
2 dash of angostura bitters

Directions

Combine all ingredients together, add ice, and stir for 1-2 minutes, until cold. Strain into a rocks glass.