The Citrusy Tequila Cocktail You Should Be Making This Summer

Frequently Asked Questions

• What’s a cantarito cup?

  A cantarito cup is a small clay cup. Since clay pots have a natural ability to keep whatever is inside them cold, cantarito cups are the perfect vessel for a summertime cocktail. The cups can be purchased online at verveculture.com or on Amazon.
  

• What’s the difference between blanco, reposado, and añejo tequila?

  Blanco (also known as silver or plata) tequila is a clear tequila that’s can be aged for up to two months. It’s the most common tequila for drinks like the Margarita and Paloma.

  Reposado tequila, also known as aged or rested tequila, is aged for two to 12 months. It has a pale golden color with light caramel notes. It works well as a sipping tequila or in cocktails like a tequila Manhattan.

  Finally, añejo tequila, also known as extra aged tequila, is aged for one to three years and is dark amber in color with a rich mouthfeel. It’s an especially great sipping tequila but works nicely in place of bourbon or rye in an Old Fashioned.