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I am suggesting at least one featured spirit for each cocktail. These choices are based on my objective evaluation and are not paid advertisements. Enjoy!

Anthony Dias Blue

La Certeza Tequila Sunrise

Born from a family recipe over two hundred years old, this intense but balanced reposado is smoky, fleshy and dense with lush texture and peppery spice, caramel and earth flavors.

2 oz. La Certeza Tequila Reposado
6 oz. orange juice
Splash of grenadine

Pour La Certeza Tequila into a highball glass with orange juice. Add ice and stir. Tilt the highball glass slightly and pour the grenadine down the side. The grenadine will descend to the bottom, and then slowly rise up. Garnish with an orange slice and enjoy!

Featured Spirit of the Week

La Certeza

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