These beach-approved cocktails are direct from menus at various Marriott resorts in Mexico, so you can at least drink like you’re on vacay.
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Mezcalina, from JW Marriott Cancun Resort & Spa
Smoky, refreshing and tropical and straight from the resort’s 150 Margaritas Menu.
- 1.5 oz Tequila (Tierra Noble Reposado recommended)
- 1 oz Cointreau
- 1 oz Mezcal
- .5 oz Simple syrup
- 1 oz Orange juice
- .75 oz Lemon juice
- Tajin seasoning for rim
Directions: Pour all ingredients in a shaker glass and muddle together. Add ice and shake. Line the glass rim with Tajin seasoning (if available). Pour ingredients into the glass, and garnish with an orange slice. Enjoy.
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Piwiwi, from W Punta de Mita
Named after the local bird, this concoction is light and refreshing.
- .75 oz Grapefruit juice
- .5 oz Agave syrup
- .5 oz Fresh lime juice
- 1 oz Tequila blanco
- .75 oz Ancho Reyes Liqueur
- 1 Drop citrus bitter
- Splash of soda water
- Dried hibiscus leaves
Directions: In a shaker with ice, combine grapefruit juice, agave syrup, fresh lime juice, tequila blanco, Ancho Reyes liqueur, a few dried hibiscus leaves, and citrus bitters. Strain into a rocks glass with ice, top with soda water, and garnish with a grapefruit slice.
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Beso Purpura (Purple Kiss), from Marriott Puerto Vallarta Resort & Spa
One of the beachside property’s signature tequila cocktails for sipping.
- Dash of agave syrup
- 1.5 oz Tequila blanco
- 1.5 oz Lemon juice
- 5 pieces Blackberry
- Rosemary leaves
- Ice
Directions: Shake and pour into glass with ice and garnish with blackberry.
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Basil Margarita, from JW Marriott Cancun Resort & Spa
Herbal and sweet and straight from the resort’s 150 Margaritas Menu.
- 1.5 oz Tequila (Clase Noble Reposado recommended)
- 1.5 oz Freshly squeezed mango
- Basil leaves
- 1 oz Lemon juice
- 1 oz Grand Marnier
Directions: Pour all ingredients in a shaker glass and muddle together. Add ice and shake. Pour ingredients into a glass, and garnish with basil leaves. Enjoy.