Spring Recipes
As the days grow longer and everything begins to bloom, it’s time for cocktails that celebrate renewal and light. These spring-inspired recipes pair the smooth, golden character of Carreta de Oro tequila with fresh seasonal flavors. Whether you're hosting a garden brunch, enjoying a sunset on the patio, or raising a glass to new beginnings, these drinks are crafted to bring brightness, balance, and a touch of golden sunshine to every sip.
Carreta Sunrise Margarita
Ingredients:
- • 2 oz Carreta de Oro Blanco Tequila
- • 1 oz orange liqueur
- • 1½ oz orange juice
- • 1 oz fresh lime juice
- • 1 oz grenadine
- • 1 orange wedge, for garnish
- • Combine the tequila, orange liqueur, orange juice, and lime juice in a cocktail shaker filled with ice. Shake until well chilled, then strain into a glass over fresh ice.
- • Slowly drizzle the grenadine along the inside edge of the glass, it should sink to the bottom. Use a knife or straw to gently swirl the grenadine at the base, if desired.
- • Garnish with an orange wedge. For added effect, drizzle a small amount of grenadine over the top just before serving.
Fresh Carreta Strawberry Margarita on the Rocks
Ingredients:
- • 2 oz Carreta de Oro Reposado Tequila
- • ¼ cup sliced fresh strawberries
- • 1 tsp granulated sugar
- • 1 oz fresh lime juice
- • ½ oz triple sec, orange liqueur
- • ¼ oz fresh orange juice
- • 1 tsp agave nectar
- • Small pinch of sea salt
- • Strawberry slice or lime wedge, for garnish
- • Place the sliced strawberries in a small bowl. Sprinkle with sugar and stir until the strawberries are evenly coated. Let sit until juice begins to accumulate.
- • Transfer the strawberries and their juices to a cocktail shaker. Muddle until fully broken down and juicy.
- • Add the tequila, lime juice, triple sec, and orange juice to the shaker. Drizzle in the agave nectar and add a pinch of sea salt. Fill the shaker halfway with ice.
- • Shake until the shaker is well chilled.
- • Strain into a glass filled with crushed ice.
- • Garnish with a strawberry slice or lime wedge, and serve immediately.
Carreta Mule
Ingredients:
- • 1½ oz Carreta de Oro Blanco Tequila
- • 3 oz ginger beer
- • ½ - 1 oz fresh lime juice • 1 lime, for garnish
- • Fill a copper mug or highball glass with crushed ice.
- • Pour in the tequila and fresh lime juice.
- • Fill the remainder of the mug with ginger beer.
- • Stir gently to combine and garnish with a lime wedge or slice.
Carreta Añejo Smash
Ingredients:
- • 1½ oz Carreta de Oro Añejo Tequila
- • 1 oz orange liqueur
- • ½ oz agave syrup
- • 6 fresh mint leaves
- • Ice, cubed and crushed
- • Mint sprig, for garnish
- • Muddle the mint leaves with the agave syrup in a cocktail shaker.
- • Add the tequila, orange liqueur, and cubed ice. Shake until well chilled and frosty.
- • Fill a rocks glass with crushed ice.
- • Strain the mixture into the prepared glass.
- • Garnish with a mint sprig.
Which spring flavor will bloom in your glass first?
Shake off the chill with Carreta de Oro and let the season blossom in your shaker. It’s time to mix up something golden.