Summer Recipes
As the sun shines brighter, it’s time for cocktails that capture the spirit of summer. These warm-weather recipes pair the bright, smooth character of Carreta de Oro tequila with fresh, sun-ripened flavors like watermelon, citrus, and a hint of spice. Whether you’re hosting a backyard gathering, lounging by the pool, or chasing golden hour with friends, these drinks are crafted to refresh, uplift, and bring a splash of summer to every glass.
Carreta Mojito
Ingredients:
- • 2 oz Carreta de Oro Blanco Tequila
- • 1 oz fresh lime juice
- • 1 oz Respeto Artisanal Pure Agave Syrup
- • 6 fresh mint leaves
- • Club soda
- • Lime wedge, for garnish
- • Muddle the mint leaves and agave syrup in a tall glass.
- • Fill the glass with ice, then add the tequila and lime juice; stir.
- • Top with club soda.
- • Garnish with a lime wedge.
Carreta Sweet Teaquila
Ingredients:
- • 2 oz Carreta de Oro Blanco Tequila
- • 6 oz freshly brewed Southern-style sweet tea
- • Lemon wheel, for garnish
- • Pour the sweet tea into a glass.
- • Add the tequila and stir well.
- • Garnish with a lemon wheel.
Carreta Classic Margarita
Ingredients:
- • 1 ½ oz Carreta de Oro Reposado Tequila
- • 1 ½ oz Cointreau or triple sec
- • 1 ¼ oz lime juice (about 1 lime)
- • ½ oz Respeto Artisanal Pure Agave Syrup (optional)
- • Lime wedge, for garnish
- • Fill a cocktail shaker with ice and add the tequila, lime juice, agave syrup (if using), and Cointreau. Shake until the outside of the shaker is fully frosted.
- • Add fresh ice to a prepared glass and strain the margarita into the glass. You can also use the ice from the shaker, if preferred.
- • Garnish with a lime wedge.
Summer Old Fashioned
Ingredients:
- • 2 oz Carreta de Oro Añejo Tequila
- • ¼ oz Respeto Artisanal Pure Agave Syrup
- • 2 dashes orange or Angostura bitters
- • Orange peel, for garnish
- • Add the tequila, agave syrup, and 2 dashes of bitters into a mixing glass.
- • Fill the glass with ice and stir until well-chilled.
- • Strain into a rocks glass over fresh ice.
- • Garnish with an orange peel.
Which summer flavor will you shake up first?
Turn up the heat with Carreta de Oro and bring the season to your shaker. It’s time to mix up something golden for summer.