el Jimador is bringing bold flavor and easy at-home entertaining to cocktail lovers with five new, trend-led tequila serves.
With home bartending on the rise, el Jimador’s collection taps into the biggest drinks trends of the moment:
- Matcha Craze: UK search interest in matcha is up 40% Year on Year (Google Trends). The Matcha Honey Margarita pairs el Jimador Reposado with honey and matcha for an earthy, refreshing twist on the classic.
- The Savoury Spike: Searches for ‘at home margaritas’ have also surged by a huge 5,000% Year on Year (Google Trends), alongside growing demand for savoury cocktails. The Dirty Margarita combines el Jimador Blanco with olive brine and agave, while the Jalapeño Tequila Martini delivers a crisp, spicy kick.
- Playful Indulgence: The Strawberry Sundae is a sweet, cream-topped treat and the Mango Sgroppino is a sparkling, sorbet-infused palate cleanser which rounds out the menu with vibrant flavours.
Whether it is a refreshing serve for a sunny afternoon, a crowd-pleaser for a refreshing get-together, or a sweet after-dinner treat, the collection offers something for every kind of moment.
el Jimador Serve Recipes
Matcha Honey Margarita
A fresh, trend-led twist on the classic Margarita, pairing the smooth character of el Jimador Reposado with fresh lime, runny honey and earthy matcha. Served over ice, it balances sweet, citrusy and subtly earth notes for a refreshing Margarita with a difference.
Ingredients:
- 50ml el Jimador Reposado
- 20ml fresh lime juice
- 15ml runny honey
- ½ tsp matcha powder
Method:
- Prepare a rocks glass with a honey rim
- Shake all ingredients with ice
- Serve over fresh ice in a rocks glass.
Jalapeño Tequila Martini
A crisp, savoury and spicy serve for Martini lovers, combining el Jimador Blanco with jalapeño brine. Served ice-cold and finished with a jalapeño garnish, it is a bold alternative to the classic Dirty Martini.
Ingredients:
- 50ml el Jimador Blanco
- 10ml jalapeño brine, or to taste
- 10ml blanco vermouth
- Jalapeño slice, to garnish
Method:
- Stir the el Jimador Blanco, jalapeño brine and blanco vermouth with ice.
- Strain into a chilled Martini or Nick & Nora glass.
- Garnish with half a jalapeño.
Strawberry Sundae
A playful, sweet serve featuring el Jimador Blanco and strawberry syrup, topped with whipped cream and fresh lime zest. Perfect as an after-dinner treat this fun, dessert-inspired cocktail is made for those with a sweet tooth.
Ingredients:
- 25ml el Jimador Blanco
- 5ml strawberry syrup
- Whipped cream
- Fresh lime zest
Method:
- Stir el Jimador Blanco and strawberry syrup with ice.
- Strain into a mini martini glass.
- Pipe whipped cream into a separate espresso glass to enjoy
- Finish with grated lime zest.
Mango Sgroppino
A bright, sparkling cocktail made with el Jimador Reposado, mango sorbet, Prosecco and a touch of sugar syrup. Finished with fresh mint and a Tajín sprinkle, this refreshing, palate-cleansing serve is perfect for summer celebrations and made for sharing.
Ingredients:
- 25ml el Jimador Reposado
- 5ml sugar syrup
- 1 scoop mango sorbet
- Prosecco, to top
- Fresh mint leaf, to garnish
- Chilli seasoning, to garnish
Method:
- Add the el Jimador Reposado and sugar syrup to a wide coupe and give it a quick stir.
- Add one scoop of mango sorbet
- Top with Prosecco and a sprinkle of chilli seasoning.
Dirty Margarita
For fans of savoury cocktails, the Dirty Margarita combines el Jimador Blanco with lime juice, agave syrup and brine for a punchy, tequila twist on the much-loved classic.
Ingredients:
- 50ml el Jimador Blanco
- 25ml lime juice
- 20ml agave syrup
- 20ml brine
Method:
- Shake all ingredients with ice.
- Strain over fresh ice in a rocks glass
- Garnish with olives, or as desired.
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