Whether or not you are Mexican, familia is important to all, so this November 1st, celebrate your ancestors on Dia de los Muertos with another authentically Mexican tradition – tequila. The recipe below for a Bloody Maria is made with the most popular luxury tequila in Mexico, Tequila Don Julio and a traditional blend of spices.

Ingredients:

1/2 onion, minced
4 cloves garlic, minced
1/2 cup Tequila Don Julio Anejo
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1/2 tablespoon sea salt
2 cups ketchup
1/4 cup plum tomato, chopped
2 teaspoons mole negro
1/3 cup apple cider vinegar
1/4 cup Worcestershire sauce
1/2 cup shredded piloncillo, Mexican brown sugar (Substitute: 1/2 cup dark brown sugar and 1 teaspoon molasses)
1/3 teaspoon Mexican hot sauce (Tamazula, Valentina or Búfalo)
2 pounds chicken, cut … Read more

By Brian Van Flandern, Tequila Don Julio Global Brand Ambassador

Ingredients:
1 ¼ oz Tequila Don Julio Añejo
½ oz fresh lime juice
1 oz fresh pineapple juice
¼ oz simple syrup
Sprig of fresh rosemary, garnish

Directions:
Muddle fresh rosemary into a cocktail shaker. Add Don Julio Añejo, fresh lime juice, fresh pineapple juice, and simple syrup into the cocktail shaker. Shake well and strain into a highball glass. Garnish with sprig … Read more

By Brian Van Flandern, courtesy of Tequila Don Julio.

Courtesy of Tequila Don Julio.

Created by H. Joseph Ehrmann of Elixir, San Francisco, CA. Courtesy of Tequila Don Julio.

Created by Duggan McDonnell, courtesy of Tequila Don Julio.

Muddle 2 blackberries and 3 basil leaves in a Boston shaker. Add Tequila Don Julio, fresh lime juice, agave nectar and ice into shaker. Shake well. Strain contents into stemless martini glass over ice and garnish with a blackberry and basil leaf on a toothpick.