One Drink, Three Ways: TAKE Tequila Pineapple Liqueur

One Drink, Three Ways is the signature feature by The Three Drinkers. Join us as we take one bottle and create a trio of phenomenal serves that you can enjoy anytime, anywhere. From rums and whiskies to gins and wine styles, we help you get the most out of your glass. It’s time to get liquid on lips.

Tequila cocktails have been enjoying a renaissance lately, with Spicy Margaritas making a cameo in the remake of The Fall Guy and trendy tequila cream liqueurs becoming an after-dinner staple. To help you explore tequila beyond the usual shot with lime and salt, we’re here to shine a spotlight on the vibrant world of tequila cocktails with TAKE Tequila.

TAKE Tequila offers a fresh and modern way to enjoy this classic spirit. Embracing the vibrant colours and flavours of Mexico, TAKE Tequila has crafted a range of easy-drinking tequila liqueurs that cater to all palates.

The range includes a classic Tequila Blanco, made from 100% Blue Weber Agave, as well as fruit-infused liqueurs like Pink Grapefruit, Jalapeño, and Pineapple. These liqueurs are delightful on their own, whether sipped as a shot or served on the rocks, but lets not forget the magic they bring to cocktails, where their fruity notes add an extra oomph. Let’s dive into three delicious cocktails featuring what might be our favourite, the TAKE Tequila Pineapple Liqueur…

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Pineapple Margarita

Ingredients:
50ml/1.7oz Take Tequila Pineapple Liqueur 
25ml/0.85oz Fresh Lime Juice
25ml/0.85oz Pineapple Juice (not from concentrate)
Splash of Angostura Bitters to taste (if required)
Pineapple wedge as a garnish

This zesty, refreshing drink strikes the perfect balance between sweet and sour, thanks to the pineapple. It's well-blended and with liqueur instead of spirit, it’s not overpowering like some Margs can become, making it an ideal aperitif. Method: Add the pineapple liqueur, lime juice, and pineapple juice into a cocktail shaker and shake vigorously. Pour into a glass with ice, add Angostura Bitters to taste, and stir. Garnish with a pineapple wedge.

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Pineapple Tequila, Lime & Soda

Ingredients:
60ml/2oz TAKE Tequila Pineapple Liqueur 
5ml/0.2oz Fresh Lime Juice
90ml/3oz Franklin & Sons Guava & Lime Soda
Lime Wedge to garnish

A fruity, refreshing blend that’s perfect for summer. Light and easy to drink, with a medium sweetness and a sparkling kick, this cocktail is sure to be a crowd-pleaser at garden parties. So easy to make too! Method: Combine the ingredients and stir. Pour into a highball glass with ice and garnish with a lime wedge.

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Pineapple Tequila Sunrise

Ingredients:
120ml/4oz Pineapple Juice (not from concentrate)
50ml/1.7oz TAKE Tequila Pineapple Liqueur 
15ml/0.5oz Grenadine

A slightly sweeter, more tropical version of the classic Tequila Sunrise! With just the right amount of tartness, it’s the perfect drink to enjoy at brunch. Isn’t she a beauty? Method: Pour the pineapple juice and tequila liqueur into a highball glass and stir gently. Slowly add the grenadine, trickling it down the back of a spoon to create that beautiful sunrise effect. Garnish with a pineapple wedge.

By Latoya Austin

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One Drink, Three Ways: El Mayor Reposado

One Drink, Three Ways is the signature feature by The Three Drinkers. Join us as we take one bottle and create a trio of phenomenal serves that you can enjoy anytime, anywhere. From rums and whiskies to gins and wine styles, we help you get the most out of your glass. It’s time to get liquid on lips.

Up in the Jalisco Highlands, Destiladora Gonzales has been in production for more than 150 years, producing hand-made premium tequila under the esteemed El Mayor name.

Aged in white oak for a minimum of nine months, their reposado has developed an elegant structure, deep, balanced taste and divine smoothness. Baking spices, rich caramel and a herbal kiss layer up for a benchmark creation. It’s absolutely worth exploring it solo, but of course when it comes to tequila, the thought of a cocktail is never too far away. So, without further ado, let us introduce three simple yet stunning El Mayor reposado cocktails for you to try…

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El Mayor Paloma

Ingredients:
50ml El Mayor Tequila Reposado
25ml Pink Grapefruit Juice
15ml Lime Juice
10ml Agave Syrup
50ml Pink Grapefruit Soda

Super refreshing with a citrus and agave burst! A perfect summertime sipper. Method: Shake the tequila, pink grapefruit juice, lime and agave in a shaker with ice. Strain into a highball glass filled with ice and top up with grapefruit soda. Give a gentle stir to integrate the flavours. Cheers.

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El Mayor Spicy Margarita

Ingredients:
50ml El Mayor Tequila Reposado
25ml Orange Liqueur
25ml Lime Juice
5ml Agave Syrup
2 Sprigs of Coriander
1 Slice of Red Chilli 

Incredibly moreish with a mouth-watering spice, agave nectar and chipotle tequila flavour. Method: Muddle the chilli and coriander in the base of a shaker before adding all of the other ingredients. Shake with ice and fine strain into a tumbler glass filled with ice. Sip with a kick!

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El Mayor Negroni

Ingredients:
60ml El Mayor Tequila Reposado
30ml Campari
30ml Sweet Vermouth
15ml Orange Zest Simple Syrup

For something more brooding, try this dark, bitter and intense Tequila Negroni. It’s the perfect end of night serve that is super simple to make. Method: Fill your cocktail glass with ice and stir together the Campari, El Mayor, vermouth, and syrup until chilled. Strain into a chilled rocks glass with ice, garnish with an orange wheel or slice, and you’re ready to go.

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Maestro Dobel 50 1970 Extra Añejo: The Art of Tequila

Introducing the Maestro Dobel 50 1970 Extra Añejo, a fine example of how to age gracefully. The epitome of tequila sophistication and craftsmanship, this limited-edition bottle is a true marvel, carefully sourced and selected from the personal collection of the brand's founder, Juan Domingo "Dobel" Beckmann. With a mere 50 bottles available in the UK, we’re talking about a rare gem that will make any agave connoisseur's heart skip a beat.

Aged in French Oak casks, meticulously chosen from Dobel's private cellar, it underwent the comprehensive three-year ageing process that all Extra Añejo liquids go through, but of course the journey doesn’t end there. Off to Italy it goes, where it finds its perfect match in Amarone wine casks, infusing the tequila with sumptuous notes of rich chocolate, coffee, nuts, and dried fruits. The result is a dark and velvety spirit that promises an unforgettable tasting experience, all that mouthwatering infusion as well as tropical undertones and sweet vanilla and cinnamon running through.

The Maestro Dobel 50 limited edition series is a true testament to the brand's commitment to excellence and innovation. Starting in 2017, these collectable editions pay tribute to inspiring events from fifty years ago, adding a touch of historical charm to every sip. Poetry has never been more delicious.

With its iconic apothecary-style bottle, inspired by vintage laboratory sample bottles, Maestro Dobel 50 1970 Extra Añejo stands out as a work of art, outside and in.

If you’re lucky enough to be in a position to pursue a bottle, then be quick because as mentioned, there are only 50! It retails for over £2000 so check out places like Hedonism Wines, House of Spirits and Master of Malt for availability. Alternatively, if you just want a taste of the nectar then it is available at some bars such as The Connaught, Mandarin Oriental, Annabel’s and Lyaness… but for how long, it’s difficult to say.