We can only imagine the raging Cinco bash that Sammy Hagar, founder of Cabo Wabo Tequila, will throw at his tequila bar in Cabo San Lucas, Mexico, to celebrate the cantina’s 20th anniversary. Want in on the act? Get rockin’ with these modern tequila cocktails, and leave the classic Marg thing to Buffett’s Parrotheads.
Tequila Sunset (pictured) Adapted by Eclipse‘s Lucas Ramsey from a recipe by Alex Straus
1 Serving
2 oz. Cabo Wabo Blanco
½ oz. pomegranate juice
¾ oz. framboise liqueur
¾ oz. fresh lemon juice
½ oz. agave syrup
Place all ingredients in a shaker with ice, shake vigorously for 20 seconds and strain over fresh ice into a chilled Collins glass. Garnish with a lemon twist.
In Fashion Courtesy of Terrene‘s Sunny McElwain
1 Serving
2 thin, fresh orange slices
1 Kirsch-brandied cherry plus 1 tsp. juice from the bottle of Kirsch-soaked cherries
2 dashes Fee Brothers Aztec chocolate bitters
2 oz. Cabo Wabo Añejo
In an old-fashioned glass, put the orange slices, cherry, juice and bitters and muddle well. Add the tequila and stir. Add ice cubes.
– Ligaya Figueras
This article appears in May 1-31, 2010.