I recently got a chance to try out Sammy Hagar & Guy Fieri new Santo Tequila line. They offer 3 types (Mezquila, Reposado and Blanco).
These tequilas are a partnership between Sammy Hagar and Guy Fieri, Santo Tequilas are certified additive-free and made from the finest 100% Blue Weber Agave from the highlands of Jalisco, Mexico. Each expression is crafted with traditional methods to retain an “agave-forward” flavor perfect for enhancing and amplifying flavors in a margarita. Santo Tequila has three core tequila expressions: Santo Blanco ($44.99), Santo Reposado ($49.99) and Santo Blanco 110 Proof ($69.99).
I personally and not a fan of Mezquila only because it’s to a flavor I like so I left that tasting up to my husband who loves it. He said it was really smooth with just the right amount of smoke flavor. I LOVED the blanco tequila, actually we both did! It’s very smooth and doesn’t have a bite like other tequilas do. Overall we would buy both flavors again! It now makes me really want to try this reposado as that’s our go to style of tequila and great for sipping.
We tried a few cocktails for their recipe books and I have to say their margarita is a huge hit with just the right amount of all things! It’s now my go to recipe!
Blanco Margarita
(Adapted from Santo)
1 ounce fresh lime juice
1/2 ounce triple sec
1 1/2 ounce Santo Blanco Tequila
1/2 ounce agave or simple syrup
Combine and shake all ingredients. Strain over rocks in a margarita glass with salted rim. Top with a splash of 7-up and garnish with a lime wedge.
Want to try more recipes check out these great twist using Santo Tequila!
BEGINNER:
Beer-ita
1.5 oz Santo Blanco
.75 oz Fresh Lime Juice
.25 oz Agave
Splash of Beer (your choice)
Salt
Lime
Directions: Combine Santo, lime juice and agave in a shaker with ice. Shake and pour over ice into a glass rimmed with salt. Top with a splash of your favorite beer.
Santo Blood Orange
1.5 oz Santo Blanco Tequila
3 oz Sparkling Blood Orange juice
1 oz Fresh Squeezed Lime juice
2 oz Cointreau
Directions: Shake Santo Blanco, fresh squeezed lime juice and Cointreau in a shaker with ice. Strain over ice and top with sparkling blood orange juice.
INTERMEDIATE:
Orange Blossom Sour
2 oz Santo Mezquila
4 oz Orange Juice
1/2 Teaspoon Mexican Vanilla Extract
1/2 Teaspoon Orange Blossom Water
Egg White Foam
Mole Espresso Martini
1.25 oz Santo Mezquila
2 oz Espresso
.50 oz White Creme de Cacao
.25 oz Mr. Black Coffee Amaro
.25 oz Ancho Reyes
.25 oz Agave
Dash of Mole Bitters
Directions: Add all ingredients to a shaker and add ice. Shake for 15 seconds, double strain and garnish with cocoa dusted chili pepper.
ADVANCED:
Diablo Margarita
1.5 oz Santo Blanco Tequila
0.5 oz Triple Sec
1 oz Fresh Squeezed Lime Juice
0.5 oz Passion Fruit Puree
2 Dashes Cholula Hot Sauce
2 Jalapeno Rings
2 Basil Leaves
Garnish: 2 Jalapeno Rings
Directions: In a mixing glass, add jalapeno rings and hot sauce. Muddle lightly. Fill mixing glass 2/3 with ice and add tequila, triple sec, lime juice, passion fruit puree, and basil leaves. Cap mixing glass with shaker tin and shake vigorously for 10-15 seconds. Strain contents from shaker tin into the 10oz rocks glass. Garnish with jalapeno rings.
BATCH:
Good Vibes Only
16 oz Santo Tequila (any) or Mezquila
16 oz Pineapple Juice
16 oz Ginger Beer
1 oz Lime Juice –or- 8 Lime Wedges, squeezed
Fresh or dehydrated lime, and or sage leaf for garnish (optional)
Directions: Combine all ingredients in beverage dispenser. Pour over ice to serve.
Disclaimer: 2 bottles of tequila where provided to me by Raptor Communications for this Review. I was not required to write a positive review. The opinions I have expressed are my own. I am disclosing this in accordance with the Federal Trade Commission’s 16 CFR, Part 255: “Guides Concerning the Use of Endorsements and Testimonials in Advertising.”
