Cocktails & Libations

Blanco Libations

Bright, crisp cocktails that showcase fresh citrus, roasted agave, and the clean character of Jose León Blanco Tequila.

Experience of the Month

Jose León Jack-o’-Lantern Sunrise

Jose León Jack-o’-Lantern Sunrise

A Halloween showpiece with a glowing orange body, deep red sunrise base, black sugar rim, and hand-cut jack-o’-lantern garnish.

Single Cocktail

  • 2 oz Jose León Blanco Tequila
  • 3 oz fresh regular orange juice, strained
  • ½ oz Cointreau or premium orange liqueur
  • ½ oz fresh lime juice
  • ¼–½ oz red grenadine
  • Large clear ice cubes
  • Edible black sanding sugar and approximately 1 tsp agave nectar for the outer rim
  • Jack-o’-lantern orange wheel and food-safe black bat cocktail pick

How to Make It

Coat only the outer edge of a 14–16 oz cut-crystal highball with a thin film of agave nectar, dip it into black sanding sugar, and fill the glass with large clear ice. Shake the tequila, strained orange juice, orange liqueur, and lime juice briefly with ice, then strain into the prepared glass. Slowly pour the grenadine down the inside so it settles into a deep red base; do not stir before serving or photographing. Start with ¼ oz for less sweetness or use ½ oz for a stronger red layer. Garnish with a thick orange wheel cut into a jack-o’-lantern face and a food-safe black bat pick. Stir before drinking.

Batch for 30 Guests

Thirty Servings

  • 60 oz Jose León Blanco Tequila
  • 90 oz fresh regular orange juice, strained
  • 15 oz Cointreau or premium orange liqueur
  • 15 oz fresh lime juice
  • 7½–15 oz red grenadine, reserved for individual glasses
  • 2–4 cups edible black sanding sugar for the rims
  • ⅔ cup agave nectar for the rims
  • 30 jack-o’-lantern orange wheels and 30 food-safe black bat cocktail picks
  • Large clear ice cubes for 30 highball glasses

Batch Preparation

Combine the tequila, strained orange juice, orange liqueur, and lime juice in a sanitized container and chill thoroughly. Do not add the grenadine to the batch. Prepare 30 highball glasses with black-sugar outer rims and large clear ice. Stir the chilled batch, pour 6 oz into each glass, then slowly add ¼–½ oz grenadine down the inside of each glass so it settles into a red base. Do not stir before serving or photographing. Add one jack-o’-lantern orange wheel and one bat pick to each glass. Makes 30 cocktails.

Flavor

Bright orange and lime lead into smooth Blanco agave and orange liqueur, finishing with a richer pomegranate sweetness as the grenadine is stirred through.

Color

Glowing orange above a deep red sunrise base, finished with a dramatic black sugar rim.

The Collection

More Blanco Drinks

Jose León Blanco Verde

Jose León Blanco Verde

A clean, sparkling highball that pairs Jose León Blanco with organic agave, lime, and fresh mint.

Ingredients

  • 2 oz Jose León Blanco Tequila
  • 1/8 oz agave nectar — Organic Agave in the Raw
  • Topo Chico Lime & Mint Soda Water
  • Fresh mint sprig and lime garnish
Jose León Elegant Blanco Ranch Water

Jose León Elegant Blanco Ranch Water

An elegant, crystal-clear Ranch Water with fresh lime, gentle agave sweetness, and chilled sparkling mineral water.

Ingredients

  • 2 oz Jose León Blanco Tequila
  • ¾ oz freshly squeezed or pressed lime juice
  • ¼ oz agave nectar — or 1–2 drops, to taste
  • 4 oz chilled Topo Chico Sparkling Mineral Water
  • Very light Maldon sea salt or pink Himalayan salt on half the rim
  • Fresh lime wedge on the rim
  • ½ dehydrated lime wheel inside the glass
Spicy Blanco Jalapeño Margarita

Spicy Blanco Jalapeño Margarita

A polished Blanco margarita with bright citrus, restrained agave sweetness, and a precise touch of fresh jalapeño heat.

Ingredients

  • 2 oz Jose León Blanco Tequila
  • ¾ oz freshly squeezed lime juice
  • ¾ oz premium orange liqueur
  • ¼ oz organic agave nectar
  • 2 fresh jalapeño slices, gently muddled
  • Very light Tajín and sea salt on half the rim
  • Fresh lime wheel
Jose León Blanco Mojito

Jose León Blanco Mojito

Fresh mint, lime, organic agave nectar, and sparkling mineral water create an elegant Blanco mojito.

Ingredients

  • 2 oz Jose León Blanco Tequila
  • ¾ oz fresh lime juice
  • ½ oz organic agave nectar
  • 6 fresh mint leaves
  • 2 oz chilled Topo Chico Sparkling Mineral Water
  • Fresh mint sprig and lime wedge
Blanco Tequila Sunrise

Blanco Tequila Sunrise

A polished sunrise with freshly pressed Cara Cara orange, bright lime, pomegranate, and aromatic orange bitters.

Ingredients

  • 2 oz Jose León Blanco Tequila
  • 3 oz freshly pressed Cara Cara orange juice
  • ½ oz fresh lime juice
  • ½ oz house pomegranate grenadine
  • 2 dashes orange bitters
  • Dehydrated blood-orange half-wheel
Skinny Blanco Margarita

Skinny Blanco Margarita

A light, carb-conscious margarita with fresh lime, a restrained touch of organic agave nectar, and sparkling mineral water.

Ingredients

  • 2 oz Jose León Blanco Tequila
  • ¾ oz freshly squeezed lime juice
  • ⅛ oz organic agave nectar
  • 2 oz chilled Topo Chico Sparkling Mineral Water
  • Very light sea salt on half the rim
  • Fresh lime wedge on the rim
Cucumber FizzaRita

Cucumber FizzaRita

A light, fresh cucumber margarita with organic agave nectar and a crisp Topo Chico lime soda spritz.

Ingredients

  • 3 slices of fresh cucumber
  • 1½ oz Jose León Blanco Tequila
  • 1 oz Topo Chico lime soda spritz
  • ¾ oz agave nectar — Organic Agave in the Raw
  • Ice
  • Chili-salt or Tajín for the rim
Blanco Tequila Mule

Blanco Tequila Mule

A crisp, lively mule with ginger beer, lime, and smooth Jose León Blanco.

Ingredients

  • 2 oz Jose León Blanco Tequila
  • ¾ oz fresh lime juice
  • 4 oz ginger beer
  • 1 tsp. Agave Nectar
  • Lime wheel
Jose León Cranberry Christmas Sparkle

Jose León Cranberry Christmas Sparkle

A bright ruby-red Blanco cocktail with fresh citrus, light carbonation, a snowy sugar rim, and a festive rosemary-tree garnish.

Ingredients

  • 2 oz Jose León Blanco Tequila
  • 3 oz sweetened red cranberry juice cocktail
  • ½ oz Cointreau or premium orange liqueur
  • ½ oz fresh lime juice
  • 1 oz chilled club soda
  • Large clear ice cubes
  • Snowy rim: 1 tbsp white sanding sugar and approximately 1 tsp agave nectar for the outer edge
  • Christmas garnish: 1 fresh 3–4 inch rosemary sprig, 3 fresh cranberries, and an orange-peel star
  • For sugared cranberries: approximately 1 tsp agave nectar and 1 tbsp granulated sugar
  • Food-safe cocktail picks
Strawberry Paloma

Strawberry Paloma

Fresh strawberry and grapefruit soda bring a bright, fruit-forward lift to the pure agave character of Jose León Blanco.

Ingredients

  • 2 oz Jose León Blanco Tequila
  • 1½ oz agave nectar — Organic Agave in the Raw
  • ¾ oz fresh lime juice
  • 1 muddled real fresh strawberry
  • 2 oz Squirt or sparkling pink grapefruit soda
  • Tajín or salt rim and strawberry garnish wedge