Memorial Day weekend just a few days away, and with that National holiday comes the unofficial start of summer. Summertime means more outdoor activities for some of us and for others may mean additional time off. No matter what the summer season means for you, it's always a good time for a refreshing cocktail. Whether you plan to grill out all weekend long or relax by the pool, Hornitos Tequila’s Grilled Grapefruit Paloma and Smokin’ Hot Pineapple are ideal for any type of celebration!

Grilled Grapefruit Paloma

• 2 parts Hornitos® Plata Tequila
• 1 part fresh lime juice
• ¾ part ginger sage syrup
• 2 dashes Angostura® bitters
• Top with grapefruit beer (appx. 1 part)
• Grapefruit
• Sage sprigs

Preparation: Combine equal parts sugar and water with 1 ginger slice and 4 sage sprigs and bring to a boil to create ginger sage syrup. Allow the mixture to cool, combine all ingredients except grapefruit beer in a shaker with ice and shake vigorously. Strain the mixture into a highball glass filled with ice and top with grapefruit beer. Garnish with a grilled grapefruit slice.

Smokin’ Hot Pineapple

• 2 parts Hornitos® Black Barrel® Tequila
• ¾ part jalapeño rosemary syrup
• ½ part fresh pineapple juice
• ½ part fresh lemon juice
• 2 dashes Angostura® bitters
• Rosemary sprigs
• Pineapple chunk

Preparation: Combine equal parts sugar and water with 1 jalapeño slice and 4 rosemary sprigs and bring to a boil to create jalapeño rosemary simple syrup. Add all ingredients together in a shaker with ice and shake vigorously. Pour ingredients from shaker to a highball glass with ice. Garnish with a pineapple chunk and rosemary sprigs.

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