Cocktails & Libations

Blanco Libations

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

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Strawberry Paloma

Strawberry Paloma

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

Single Cocktail

  • 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

How to Make It

Muddle the fresh strawberry in a shaker. Add the tequila, agave nectar, lime juice, and ice, then shake well. Strain into a Tajín- or salt-rimmed rocks glass over fresh ice, top with Squirt or sparkling pink grapefruit soda, and garnish with a strawberry wedge.

Batch for 30 Guests

Thirty Servings

  • 60 oz Jose León Blanco Tequila
  • 45 oz agave nectar — Organic Agave in the Raw
  • 22½ oz fresh lime juice
  • 30 muddled real fresh strawberries
  • 60 oz Squirt or sparkling pink grapefruit soda, chilled
  • Tajín or salt, strawberry garnish wedges, and ice for service

Batch Preparation

Muddle the fresh strawberries, then combine them with the tequila, agave nectar, and lime juice in a chilled beverage dispenser. Refrigerate until service. Just before serving, gently stir in the Squirt or sparkling pink grapefruit soda. Pour over ice into Tajín- or salt-rimmed glasses and garnish each with a strawberry wedge. Makes 30 cocktails.

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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

How to Make It

Add the tequila and agave nectar to an ice-filled highball glass and stir gently. Top with Topo Chico Lime & Mint Soda Water, then garnish with a fresh mint sprig and lime.

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

How to Make It

Lightly salt only half the rim of a highball glass and fill it with ice. Add the tequila, fresh lime juice, and agave nectar, then stir gently. Top with chilled Topo Chico Sparkling Mineral Water. Place the dehydrated half lime wheel inside the glass and garnish the rim with a fresh lime wedge.

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

How to Make It

Gently muddle exactly two fresh jalapeño slices in a shaker. Add the tequila, lime juice, orange liqueur, agave nectar, and ice, then shake until well chilled. Double strain over one large clear ice cube in a rocks glass with a light half rim of Tajín and sea salt. Garnish with a 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

How to Make It

Gently press the mint leaves with the lime juice and organic agave nectar in a highball glass. Add the tequila and ice, top with chilled Topo Chico Sparkling Mineral Water, stir gently, and garnish with a 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

How to Make It

Shake the tequila, Cara Cara orange juice, lime juice, and orange bitters briefly with ice. Strain over a large clear ice spear in a chilled highball glass. Slowly pour the pomegranate grenadine down the inside of the glass so it settles into an elegant sunrise gradient. Do not stir. Garnish with a 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

How to Make It

Shake the tequila, lime juice, and organic agave nectar with ice until well chilled. Strain over one large clear ice cube in a rocks glass with a very light half rim of sea salt. Top with chilled Topo Chico Sparkling Mineral Water and garnish with a fresh lime wedge.

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
  • Lime wheel

How to Make It

Build the tequila and lime juice over ice in a mule mug. Top with ginger beer, stir gently, and garnish with a lime wheel.