


The two ingredients combined perfectly together, with a note of sherry and citrus to add a salty complexity. Come March 22nd, 12 finalists will be selected for a public vote. Starting on National Margarita Day (2/22), users can submit the base, ingredients, personal twist and name of their unique margarita concoction online. Andrew was inspired by the terroirs of two unique ingredients: Cuervo Tequila and Irish Orange Blossom honey. Jose Cuervo is launching the Marg-Shake Up contest in search of its next bottled ready-to-drink margarita flavor. Last year, Andrew Ennis from Peruke & Periwig won with his imaginative twist on the classic cocktail. Jose Cuervo has become synonymous with the Margarita ever since and is dedicated to inspiring and educating bartenders in the world of Tequila and this classic cocktail. One of the kids 'felt woozy' and a 'little dizzy' after having four or five sips, a parent.
#JOSE CUERVO MARGARITA CHALLENGE FULL#
Each entry should be fun and full of passion showcasing the inspiration and story behind their take on the Margarita.Ĭuervo Tradicional Silver is an authentic 100% blue Agave Tequila made using the original recipe created by Jose Antonio de Cuervo who started promoting the Margarita as early as 1945 aiming to build morale after World War II with a campaign called ‘Margarita – more than just a girl’s name’. A student brought in Jose Cuervos ready-to-drink margaritas and the children thought it was juice. Using Cuervo Tradicional Silver, the criteria for judging includes inventiveness and quality in both the recipe and presentation as well as a high level of technical skill.Įntrants are encouraged to keep sustainability in mind as well as the latest cocktail trends. Danny Herrera accepted the challenge and set to work trying to find the. They will step back in time and walk down into the private family cellar, the only place in the world where Jose Cuervo Reserva de la Familia is finished and will savour a dram straight from the barrel!īy submitting their entry on cuervomargarita.ie the most impressive entrants will be invited to a live final in Dublin on the 14 th May where finalists will compete to win the title ‘Ireland’s Best Margarita’ before a panel of expert judges.īy definition a Margarita is made using Tequila, sweetener and citrus but this competition is set to mix things up as bartenders are encouraged to use their imagination when creating their innovative cocktails. Although Jose Cuervo used the tagline, Margarita: its more than a girls name. The brand has challenged bartenders all over Ireland to mix things up by creating a Cuervo Tradicional Silver Margarita with a twist!Īs well as being awarded the title of Cuervo’s Best Margarita in Ireland, the Margarita champion will win a trip to the home of Jose Cuervo in Tequila, Mexico.ĭuring this trip, the winner will witness first-hand the production process of Jose Cuervo, from exploring the Agave fields and learning how the tradition of the Jimador has been passed down generation to generation right through to distillation and maturation.
