Cocktails are fun and often tasty drinks. Since the first time they were invented, they’ve been used for relief from the usual, boring beverage and relief. Drinks or cocktails provide us with the opportunity to create something new and interesting. Of course, some people saw a different purpose to the cocktail. Entrepreneurs from all over the world quickly realized the potential as marketing tool. To promote their alchoclal brand, they were sure to include their drinks into new and exciting cocktail recipes. This is the story behind the Mexican Leprechaun as well.
Although leprechauns are mainly Irish symbol, Cabo Wabo Tequila company used the name to create their Mexican spinoff. Given that the company is quite new, it is logical that the mixture in rather new as well. Needless to say, the cocktail is based on tequila. Of course, when we talk about this alcohol beverage, you can’t go wrong by including lime or lemon into the mix. It also has ginger ale for a good measure. You can find this, and much similar tequila based cocktails all over USA, Canada, and Mexico. An establishment that serves excellent cocktails based on high-quality liquor is D.W. Alexander, one of the favorite bars in Toronto.
Mexican Leprechaun Recipe
Ingredients
- 2 ounces Cabo Wabo Blanco Tequila
- 5 ounces Rose’s lime juice
- Ginger ale
- 1 lemon or lime wedge
This cocktail is pretty easy to prepare. It belongs among martini drinks and naturally, it is served in a martini glass. Put lime juice and tequila Blanco into a mixing glass half-filled with ice. Stir for a bit and then strain the mixture into a chilled martini glass. Afterwards, you need to top it with ginger ale. If you wish, you can garnish the cocktail with a lemon wedge.
The cocktail is great for any party. It is classy, like most of the martinis and it will quickly catch the attention of all your guests.
