December 26, 2011
Ring in the New Year with Midnight Revelry
Robert Doyle READ TIME: 2 MIN.
This New Year's Eve celebrate a year's worth of hard work and good times. Rejoice in the fresh start and endless possibilities of the year ahead. But make sure to do it in style, by toasting with the "good stuff": Tequila Don Julio 1942.
This ultra-premium a�ejo tequila is a favorite of the stars and is the ideal drink to elevate your cocktail experience on this special occasion. For those of you celebrating in Aspen, Chicago, New York City, or Vegas, check out one of the delicious "high-roller" cocktails listed below.
Ringing in the New Year in Aspen? Try the 21st Century Margarita served at Jimmy's. This delicious cocktail combines Tequila Don Julio 1942 with Mezcal for a step up on your average Margarita.
Celebrating in Chicago? Head over to Las Palmas for the Tongolele. You can't go wrong with this drink that includes Tequila Don Julio 1942 and organic agave nectar prepared tableside.
Watching the ball drop in NYC? Stop by Masa Restaurant NYC to taste the Mikan Agave, for Tequila Don Julio 1942 enjoyed Japanese style.
Also be sure to make a trip to the newly-opened Viktor & Spoils and savor their popular Decadent Daisy cocktail.
Doing it up Vegas-style? Swing by the Border Grill at Mandalay Bay and order the 1942 Margarita like the true high-roller that you are.
If you're ringing in the New Year at home, try mixing up the Midnight Revelry cocktail to wow your guests:
Midnight Revelry
Ingredients:
1 1/4 ounces Tequila Don Julio 1942
1/4 ounce Grand Marnier�
1/2 ounce Fresh Squeezed Lime Juice
1/4 ounce Simple Syrup
1/4 teaspoon of Chipotle Chili Powder
Sugar or salt to taste
Lime wedge for garnish
Preparation:
1. Combine Tequila Don Julio 1942, Grand Marnier, lime juice, simple syrup and chili powder into a cocktail shaker.
2. Shake well and strain into a rocks glass.
3. Rim glass with sugar or salt to taste.
4. Garnish with lime wedge.
Ideal Serving Glass:
Rocks Glass
Yield:
1 drink
Long-term New Yorkers, Mark and Robert have also lived in San Francisco, Boston, Provincetown, D.C., Miami Beach and the south of France. The recipient of fellowships at MacDowell, Yaddo, and Blue Mountain Center, Mark is a PhD in American history and literature, as well as the author of the novels Wolfchild and My Hawaiian Penthouse. Robert is the producer of the documentary We Are All Children of God. Their work has appeared in numerous publications, as well as at : www.mrny.com.