WORLD TEQUILA DAY
MIX IT UP AT HOME
World Tequila Day provides the perfect excuse to explore this intriguing spirit.
Forget a shot washed down with salt and lemon, those in the know are savouring fine Tequila as a spirit of quality, enjoyed for complexity – from sipping slowly over ice, adding notes to mixed drinks and taking classic cocktails to new heights.
Newcomer to the surging Australian sprits scene, super premium VIVIR Tequila, is at the front of the charge changing perceptions of tequila.
Born from the love of the Agave based spirit that two good UK based friends share, VIVIR Tequila is an independent, multi-award-winning range authentically crafted and aged in Mexico. The result is a uniquely smooth, fresh and robust spirits collection that’s quickly winning hearts and awards worldwide – and is now available in Australia.
Try these ways to mix things up in your at-home bar, discover a new favourite pre-dinner drink or serve something different to friends at your own World Tequila Day fiesta…
Picante (spiced Margarita)
Classic Tequila Cocktail
- 50ml VIVIR Tequila Blanco
- 30ml lemon
- 15ml agave syrup
- muddled chilli and coriander
- Create a chilli salt rim on a martini glass or tumbler.
- Muddle the chilli and coriander in a cocktail shaker.
- Add ice and the remaining ingredients to the cocktail shaker.
- Shake until cold.
- Strain into the prepared glass and garnish with a chilli pepper.
Fireside Old Fashioned
Tequila twist
- 50ml VIVIR Tequila Añejo
- 5ml agave syrup
- 1 dash of walnut bitters
- Grapefruit twist
- Place a large cube of ice into a tumbler.
- Add the ingredients into the tumbler and stir.
- Take a grapefruit peel and twist over the top to release the oils.
- Garnish with a twist of grapefruit peel.
T&G
Simple serve
- 50ml VIVIR Tequila Reposado
- 200ml premium ginger ale
- Ice
- Place a handful of ice into a highball glass.
- Add the Tequila and top with ginger ale.
- Stir gently and garnish with a lime wheel and mint sprig.
Coffee Negroni
Specially crafted serve for Tequila Day
- 30ml VIVIR Tequila Cafe VS
- 20ml VIVIR Tequila Reposado
- 20ml Campari
- Garnish with a slice of orange and a cinnamon stick
- Place a large cube of ice into a tumbler.
- Add the ingredients into a mixing glass with ice and stir until cold.
- Strain into the tumbler and garnish with a slice of orange and a cinnamon stick.
A perfect match – try these tequila + food pairings
VIVIR Tequila Blanco
Salt and vinegar popcorn
VIVIR Tequila Reposado
Apple pie and cinnamon ice cream
VIVIR Tequila Añejo
Buttered banana bread
VIVIR Café VS
Premium dark choc
ENJOY OUT & ABOUT
Move over gin, make way for tequila!
“With quality producers of this gorgeous elixir we’re enjoying reimagining cocktails through a tequila lens. There’s always the traditional tequila based cocktails, but VIVIR’s touch allows you to change up classics like an Old Fashioned or a Manhattan into something extra special. Drop the gin, go for a VIVIR and tonic, and life’s complete,” suggests Benny Key, Drinks Specialist at Melbourne’s Taquito and Mesa Verde.
Hit up these bars to discover new ways to enjoy tequila.
MELBOURNE
139-141 Little Lonsdale Street Melbourne
350 Drummond St Carlton
169 Exhibition Street Melbourne
37-41 Little Bourke Street Melbourne
SYDNEY
75 Campbell St Surry Hills
412 Crown St Surry Hills
Shop 1, Manly Wharf East Esplanade Manly
DISCOVER MORE
VIVIR Tequila was founded in the UK by Navindh Grewal and Paul Hayes, two friends united through a desire to bring their much loved 100% Agave Tequila to the forefront of the premium spirits scene.
Crafted to authentic long-standing tradition built around a deep sense of family, community and place, VIVIR Tequila is produced in partnership with Casa Maestri, a fifth generation distillery built on the rich red soils of Jalisco, Mexico, the birthplace of Tequila.
Renowned for their sustainable practices and high-quality Highland Weber Blue Agave, plants are harvested at maturity, taking some 8-9 years, which develops a strong sweet flavour and allows it to seed. After harvest, the Agave is cooked in traditional Hornos (clay ovens) for 3-4 days which gives VIVIR Tequila its strong Agave flavour with subtle smoky notes. Distillation takes place using water sourced from a natural volcanic spring on site. The aged Tequilas – Reposado and Añejo – are also finished in American Oak ex-bourbon barrels.
These production methods deliver exceptional quality and taste across the collection:
- VIVIR Tequila Blanco was created after a year of development and over 100 iterations.
- The crisp fresh spirit has sweet vegetal notes from the fully-matured Agave with hints of vanilla and heather honey.
- VIVIR Tequila Blanco is well suited in any classic Tequila cocktail, such as a Paloma.
- Already multi-award winning at The Spirits Business 2022 Tequila & Mezcal Awards, UK Bartenders Brand Awards 2020 and Great Taste Awards 2019.
VIVIR Tequila Blanco
- VIVIR Tequila Añejo has been aged for eighteen months which adds yet more depth to the colour and flavour profile.
- The smoky American Oak barrel evolves the liquid into a darker caramel tone and gives it gentle woody notes which are met with a rich creamy mouthfeel.
- It holds well in heavier cocktails such as an Espresso Martini or enjoyed neat as though sipping a whisky.
- Winner at both London and Melbourne 2021 Spirits Competitions, and 2020 Bartenders Brand Awards.
VIVIR Tequila Añejo
- VIVIR Tequila Reposado has been aged for six months and has matured into a more honey-coloured liquid with a complex flavour profile.
- The spirit still holds the earthy notes of the Agave yet with richer vanilla and caramel notes, which makes for a great after-dinner drink.
- It can be imbibed neat or in an Old Fashioned or Negroni.
- Already an award winner at the London and Melbourne International 2021 Spirits Competitions.
VIVIR Tequila Reposado
- This first liqueur in the premium VIVIR Tequila range has been two years in the making.
- Crafted with the award-winning Blanco and flavoured with Mexican coffee beans sourced locally to the distillery, expect a little sweetness too from Piloncillo (a natural Mexican cane sugar).
- To be savoured neat, over ice, in an outstanding Espresso Martini or indulgent Mexican coffee.
VIVIR Café VS