We all need to let a little sunshine in right now, National Tequila Day (Weds 24 July) and National Rum Day (Sat 13 July) are on the way, do you need to give your drinks cupboard a boost?
El Rayo Tequila is crafted with 100% slow-grown blue agave. Serve in a classic T&T (Tequila & Tonic) for a taste of Mexico for those balmy summer evenings, (which are hopefully on their way soon). El Rayo is the creation of Peckham-based Tom Bishop and Jack Vereker and Maestro Tequilero Oscar Garcia, with the stunning bottle designed by Mexican artist Mario Ballesteros. The taste of Plata has been created with Tonic in mind. El Rayo means ‘the lightning” in Spanish. (RRP £34, Sainsbury’s)
The T&T is a deliciously smooth and light experience. It’s clean. It’s natural. It’s fresh. Designed to start your night, not end it.
Add 40ml El Rayo Plat to a highball glass with ice, top up with premium Indian Tonic and garnish with a fresh grapefruit ice for the perfect T&T.
Put some fun into your rum with these delicious flavours, just serve over ice and you’re good to go. Or get creative with cocktails that have unique and delicious twists.
Project 173 (priced from £19.95, Master of Malt ) is a range of easy-drinking Caribbean Rums, all naturally flavoured. Try from Banana, Pineapple, Smoked Chilli, Coconut, Raspberry, Butterscotch, Chocolate, Salted Caramel, Coffee Rum, Earl Grey, Orange and more.
