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Fall Tequila Cocktails with a Kick: 1800® Recipes for Cooler Weather
When the leaves change and the air turns crisp, it’s time to update your bar cart for cozy nights and warm flavors with four tequila cocktails for your consideration. Agave spirits are the perfect foundation for cold-weather serves, with flavors that complement and enhance rich spices, warm ciders, and decadent cocoa.
Why 1800® Reposado is Your Go-To for Fall
1800® Reposado is the secret to a great tequila for fall cocktails. Made using matured 100% Blue Weber agave grown in volcanic soil and handpicked at peak maturity, our Reposado is rested in new American and French oak barrels. The result is a honey-colored, rich liquid with notes of oak-laced agave, a smooth character of rich caramel, mild spices, and a touch of smokiness. The finish is a combination of sweet orange peel, white pepper, and marzipan.
Its balanced profile makes 1800® Reposado an ideal partner for the season. The mellow spices and oak notes naturally harmonize with ingredients like cinnamon, apple cider, and ginger. This versatility sets the stage for creating cocktails that feel both comforting and elevated.
Cozy Nights Call for Fall Tequila Cocktails Made with 1800®
Experiment with our inventive tequila-based riffs on cool-weather classics. From spicy chocolate to smoky pear, these fall tequila cocktails have a flavor profile for any preference.
Autumn Cider
This cold-weather cocktail is smooth and sweet with just the right amount of spice. The rich, buttery caramel notes of 1800® Reposado are a perfect base for the bright, crisp flavors of apple cider, balanced by a hint of lemon and cinnamon.
Ingredients:
- 2 oz 1800® Reposado
- 3 oz apple cider
- ½ oz lemon juice
- ½ oz cinnamon syrup*
Instructions:
Add all ingredients to a cocktail shaker. Shake with ice. Strain into a highball glass over crushed ice. Garnish with a dehydrated apple slice, a cinnamon stick, and a dusting of cinnamon.
Note: *Cinnamon syrup can be replaced with .5 of simple syrup and a heavy shake of grated cinnamon.
Oaxacan Hot Chocolate
This cozy tequila drink combines the comfort of hot cocoa with the subtle spice of 1800® Reposado. The tequila’s notes of rich caramel and mild spices are a perfect match for the rich Mexican chocolate, making for a decadent fireside cocktail.
Ingredients:
- 1.5 oz 1800® Reposado
- .25 oz Agavero Original
- 6 oz Mexican hot chocolate
- Pinch of dark chocolate, nutmeg, cinnamon, and cayenne to taste
Instructions:
Build all ingredients in a glass coffee mug and stir to combine. Garnish to your taste.
Smoky Ginger Pear Margarita
The touch of smokiness in 1800® Reposado amplifies the flavors in this fall tequila cocktail, complementing the ginger and balancing the sweetness of the pear.
Ingredients:
- 1.5 oz 1800® Reposado
- ½ oz fresh lime juice
- 1 oz pear juice
- .25 oz ginger syrup
- 2 dashes of Angostura syrup
Instructions:
In a mixing tin, combine all ingredients. Add ice and shake. Strain over fresh ice into a rocks glass. Garnish with a dehydrated pear slice.
Cinnamon Grapefruit Paloma
A deliciously tart autumn cocktail with a hint of spice, this Paloma is a refreshing way to enjoy fall flavors. The smooth finish of 1800® Reposado with its notes of white pepper and marzipan complements the fresh grapefruit and cinnamon-infused agave.
Ingredients:
- 1.5 oz 1800® Reposado
- .75 oz fresh grapefruit juice
- ½ cinnamon-infused agave syrup
- 2 oz soda water
Instructions:
In a mixing tin, combine 1800® Reposado, fresh grapefruit juice, and cinnamon agave. Shake and strain into a cinnamon sugar half-rimmed Collins glass. Add soda water and fill with ice. Quickly stir to evenly mix.
Find Your New Favorite Fall Pour
A quality agave spirit is a perfect foundation for fall’s most comforting flavors. Our fall tequila cocktails showcase the incredible versatility of 1800® Tequila and prove why it’s considered among the best tequilas for cocktails when the weather turns cooler. The rich caramel notes, mild spices and touch of smokiness in our Reposado expresses a unique way to elevate autumn gatherings. Discover the unexpected warmth a well-crafted fall tequila cocktail can bring.
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