The holidays are the perfect time to gather friends and family, and nothing sets the mood like a thoughtfully crafted cocktail. This season, elevate your celebrations with San Martín Tequila, an exceptional spirit that blends craftsmanship with a refined, artful aesthetic.

You don’t need an elaborate bar setup to impress. These simple, popular cocktail recipes highlight the warmth and character of San Martín Tequila, making holiday entertaining effortless.

Classic Margarita

Ingredients:

2 oz San Martín Blanco

1 oz fresh lime juice

¾ oz agave syrup

Instructions:
Shake with ice and strain into a salt-rimmed glass over fresh ice. Garnish with a lime wheel.

Pairing Tip: Perfect with roasted nuts or spiced olives.

Tequila Sunrise Twist

Ingredients:

2 oz San Martín Reposado

4 oz fresh orange juice

½ oz grenadine

Instructions:
Fill a glass with ice, pour tequila and orange juice, and slowly drizzle grenadine for a gradient effect. Garnish with an orange slice or maraschino cherry.

Pairing Tip: Great for batch preparation for larger gatherings.

Paloma Reimagined

Ingredients:

2 oz San Martín Blanco

Fresh grapefruit juice

Grapefruit soda

Pinch of salt

Instructions:
Serve over ice in a highball glass. Add salt and garnish with a grapefruit wedge.

Pairing Tip: Refreshing and citrus-forward, pairs beautifully with rich holiday dishes.

Añejo Old Fashioned

Ingredients:

2 oz San Martín Añejo

½ tsp simple syrup

2 dashes Angostura bitters

Instructions:
Stir over ice and garnish with an orange twist and Luxardo cherry.

Pairing Tip: Best with desserts like chocolate torte or spiced cookies.

Hosting Tips for Effortless Entertaining

• Batch cocktails: Pre-mix Margaritas or Palomas in pitchers so guests can serve themselves.
• Elevate presentation: Fresh citrus, herbs, or edible flowers make drinks feel premium.
• Interactive tasting station: Offer small pours of Blanco, Reposado, and Añejo with recipe cards. Guests love experimenting.

Pro Tip: Take photos of your cocktail creations and share them with the hashtag #SanMartinTequila to join a community of tequila enthusiasts and holiday hosts.