Celebrating #DayoftheDead with Casa Noble Tequila

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Celebrate the Mexican tradition, Day of the Dead, with a unique and refreshing cocktail using Casa Noble Crystal Tequila — Tequila Mojito!

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My two favorite cocktails are mojitos and margaritas, so when Casa Noble Tequila invited me to create a cocktail to celebrate the Day of the Dead, I knew exactly what I’d be making. Day of the Dead is a Mexican tradition where it is believed that the dead return from the underworld. If I remember correctly, there was a music video I watched back in elementary school that taught us about this traditional holiday. The little movie took place in a graveyard, and it was a beautiful classical tune…I can’t remember what it was called at all or who the composer was, but I remember loving it. Do I sound crazy? Someone please tell me they know what I’m talking about…

Where were we? Oh, right. Tequila Mojitos. The best of both worlds! I really hate tequila on its own. I don’t understand how people take shots of it. I’ve been offered, and the second that shot glass reaches my nose and I can smell the tequila, I’m out. But mixed into a margarita? I’m all in. All that lime juice and some kind of sweetener definitely take the edge off the tequila and allows me to completely enjoy it’s complexity. I opened this Casa Noble Crystal Tequila, expecting to gag at the smell, and was instead met with a sweet and buttery smell, with hints of citrus. It was — dare I say? — pleasant! 

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This Casa Noble Crystal Tequila is crystal clear — hence the name — and carries aromas of raw and cooked agave, citrus, mango and pepper. It’s taste is just as approachable. Buttery, sweet, and a tiny bit spicy. It’s clean, smooth, and made a straight-tequila hater like myself actually consider taking a shot.

But then I remembered my Tequila Mojito and stuck to the original plan.

Margaritas and mojitos are both super refreshing, perfect-for-day-drinking cocktails. It’s only fitting to combine them into one super cocktail?! Mint, lime, sweet and sour mix, club soda, and of course the shining star, Casa Noble Tequila — Bottom’s up!

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Celebrating #DayoftheDead with Casa Noble Tequila
 
Recipe Type: Beverage
Author: Shaina
Serves: 1 serving
Celebrate the Mexican tradition, Day of the Dead, with a unique and refreshing cocktail using Casa Noble Crystal Tequila — Tequila Mojito!
Ingredients
  • 3 lime wedges
  • 6-7 fresh mint leaves
  • 1 packet stevia
  • 2 oz. Casa Noble Crystal Tequila
  • ice
  • 2-3 tbsp sweet and sour mix
  • lime juice
  • club soda
Instructions
  1. Add the lime wedge, mint leaves, stevia, and tequila to a mason jar.
  2. Use a wooden pestle to muddle the ingredients at the bottom of the glass.
  3. Fill the mason jar with ice 3/4 of the way.
  4. Add the sweet and sour mix and a splash of lime juice.
  5. Fill the rest of the glass with club soda.
  6. Place the lid back on the mason jar and shake to combine.
 

Disclaimer:  I received a gift card as well as a 375 mL bottle of Casa Noble Crystal Tequila to use for creating this recipe. As always, all opinions are 100% my own.

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Hello! I’m Shaina – a Delray Beach, Florida resident, foodie, and lifestyle blogger. I love exploring South Florida and beyond, and sharing everything from my favorite restaurants, products and more with you! See more by following along on Instagram:  @takeabiteoutofboca

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