by Kris Mulkey

Casamigos Tequila started out as the “house” tequila for George Clooney and Rande Gerber at their homes in Cabo. They wanted a tequila that was so good you didn’t have to chase it with lime and salt. They worked with a distiller in Mexico to perfect the recipe. The tequila is grown from the finest Blue Weber Agaves from the highlands in Jalisco Mexico.

Lucky for us they decided to share their tequila with all of us. Now we can all enjoy the tequila while we fantasize about George. Ok, maybe not all of us. Just me.

Here are two great recipes: Casamigos Margarita and the Spicy Cucumber Jalapeño Margarita. I’m a huge fan of a drink with a little spice!!

CASAMIGOS MARGARITA
1 ½ oz. Casamigos Blanco Tequila
¾ oz. Fresh lime juice
¼ oz. Fresh orange juice
½ oz. Agave nectar

Method: Shake ingredients with ice then strain and serve on the rocks.

Garnish: Orange wedge

SPICY CUCUMBER JALAPEÑO MARGARITA
1 ½ oz. Casamigos Blanco Tequila
1/3 oz. Cointreau
1/3 oz. Simple syrup
3/4 oz. Fresh Lime Juice
3 Cucumber wheels
1 Jalapeño slice

Method: Muddle cucumber, jalapeno, lime juice, and simple. Combine all ingredients to iced mixing glass. Shake vigorously for 10 count. Fine strain all contents into a rocks glass w/wo salted rim.

Garnish: Cucumber and Jalapeño slice