Who says you need a special occasion to raise a glass? With Hispanic Heritage Month still underway, we have an extra reason to celebrate the cultures, traditions and flavors we love. Whether you're in the mood for a fruity tequila cocktail, a whiskey-based creation or something sweet with a little dulce de leche, there are plenty of delicious ways to keep the celebration going.
¡HOLA! has rounded up a selection of cocktail recipes inspired by the flavors of Latin America, perfect for your next gathering or a relaxing evening at home. So grab your favorite glass, gather your ingredients and get ready to mix things up. Cheers to that!
Scroll down, and get inspired to make one of these delightful drinks, and raise your glass in a toast to embrace and celebrate Hispanic pride that extends far beyond this single month.
Cheers to the enduring spirit of heritage and culture!
Caramel Espresso Martini
Ingredients:
- 1 oz Kamora Dulce de Leche
- 1 oz Kamora Coffee Liqueur
- 1 oz Vodka
- 1 oz Espress
Preparation:
- Add ingredients & a handful of ice into a shaker.
- Shake & strain into a chilled martini glass.
- Garnish with caramel candies.
© CourtesyThe Venezuelan (Santa Teresa 1796)
Ingredients:
- 1.5 oz Santa Teresa 1796
- 75 oz Lime juice
- 1 oz demerara syrup
- 1 dropper of vanilla extract (about 20 drops)
- 3 dashes Angostura bitters
- 1.5 oz sparkling wine
Preparation:
- Shake all ingredients with ice, except for the sparkling wine.
- Double strain into a glass and finally top with sparkling wine.
- Serve in a coupe or cocktail glass and garnish with an orange peel.
© CourtesyPenicilina (Fósforo Mezcal)
Ingredients:
- 2oz Fósforo Tobalá Mezcal
- 0.75oz Honey Simple
- 0.75oz Fresh Lemon
- Fresh Ginger (two slices, 1⁄2 inch)
- 0.25oz Fósforo Tobalá Penca
Preparation:
- Muddle fresh ginger with honey simple.
- Add other ingredients (hold the Penca) and shake with ice.
- Pour over ice into a rocks glass, float Fósforo Tobalá Penca.
- Garnish with candied ginger
© Courtesy/Fósforo MezcalReal House Margarita (Astral Tequila Blanco)
Ingredients:
- 1.5 oz Astral Tequila Blanco
- 0.5 oz Lime Juice
- 0.5 oz Agave Nectar
- Club Soda
Preparation:
- Add Astral Tequila Blanco, fresh lime juice and agave nectar to a shaker filled with ice.
- Shake and strain into an ice-filled rocks glass.
- Top with club soda and garnish with a lime wheel or twist.
- Garnish: Lime Wheel or Twist
- Serve in a Rocks Glass
© CourtesyThe Baja El Sol (Las Californias Gin)
Ingredients:
- 2 oz Las Californias Gin
- Cítrico 3/4 oz
- Honey Syrup
- 3/4 oz Lemon Juice
- 2 strawberries
- Peychaud Bitters (optional)
- Mint Leaves (garnish)
Preparation:
- Slice strawberries and add them to an empty cocktail shaker and muddle
- Fill the shaker with ice and add remaining ingredients
- Shake vigorously until well combined
- Fill a High Ball glass with ice
- Double strain and pour into glass
- Garnish with mint
© Courtesy of Casa LumbreC22 shot (CAZADORES Café)
Ingredients:
- ½ oz. Benedictine
- ½ oz. CAZADORES Café
- ½ oz. Rompope* or Bacardi coquito
Note: Rompope is a Mexican drink similar to eggnog that dates back to the 17th century.
Preparation:
- Refrigerate ingredients then LAYER in a chilled glass by carefully pouring in the order above.
© Courtesy/AgenciesEl Mercadito (Buchanan)
Ingredients:
- 1.5 oz Buchanan’s 12-Year-Old DeLuxe
- 1.0 oz Tangerine Juice
- 0.5 oz Agave Syrup (amber)
- 1 Pinch of Chile de Arbol
- 1 Pinch of Sea Salt
- Tangerine peel
Preparation:
- Add all ingredients into a shaker with ice.
- Shake vigorously until cold.
- Strain into a coupe glass (no ice).
- Squeeze oil of small tangerine peel and place on rim of coupe as garnish.
- For sharing, multiply all ingredients by 12 and add to blender.
- Blend on low speed to share with friends and family. *Makes 12 servings
© CourtesyDeath to El Gusano (Dos Hombres Mezcal)
Ingredients:
- 1.5oz Dos Hombres Mezcal
- 1oz Jalapeño/Rosemary Simple Syrup
- 2 Dashes Teapot Bitters
- 3/4oz Lime Juice
Preparation:
- To make the simple syrup, add 1/2 cup sugar, 1/2 cup water, two Jalapeños split or quartered, and a 4-inch sprig of fresh Rosemary.
- Bring to a boil (be careful boiling), set aside for approximately 24 hours.
- Strain once there is a bit of heat from jalapeño.
- Add all ingredients to your shaker and vigorously shake.
- Serve in a rocks glass. Enjoy!
© CourtesyDelola (JLo’s Spritz Brand)
Delola is a refreshing drink that doesn’t require a specific recipe; all you need to do to savour it, is simply open the bottle and pour it over a glass with ice.
You can garnish the drink with orange or grapefruit slices to give it that extra spark!
© Courtesy/AgenciesLa Paloma (Old Parr)
Ingredients:
- 2 oz. Old Parr Aged 12 Years
- 0.5 oz. Fresh Lemon Juice 0
- .75 oz. Fresh Grapefruit Juice
- 0.75 oz. Spicy Honey Syrup
Preparation:
- Combine Old Parr Aged 12 Years, fresh lemon juice, fresh grapefruit juice, and spicy honey syrup
- Shake with ice, strain into rocks glass Garnish with sage bouquet
- Serve in an Old-Fashioned glass and drink up!
© CourtesyCantarito Familiar (Tequila CAZADORES Reposado)
This recipe **serves 17-18 people - perfect for parties!
Ingredients:
- 1 Liter bottle of Tequila CAZADORES Reposado (Ranked Best Reposado by 2023 LA Spirits Awards)
- 25 oz Orange Juice
- 10 oz Fresh Lime Juice
- 25 oz Grapefruit Juice
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 12 oz Grapefruit Soda
Preparation:
- Combine tequila, orange juice, lime juice, grapefruit juice, salt, and grapefruit soda.
- Stir and pour over ice.
- Garnish with orange, grapefruit, and tamarind candy
- Enjoy the fiesta!
© Courtesy/AgenciesMango Picante (CÎROC Mango)
Ingredients:
- 1.5 oz. CÎROC Mango
- .75 oz Simple syrup
- .75 oz Lemon juice
- A dash of chili lime salt and a slice of jalapeno
Preparation:
- Pour CÎROC Mango, lemon juice and simple syrup into a mixing glass.
- Stir, strain and pour into a martini glass.
© CourtesyLa Margarita (Tequila Don Julio)
Ingredients:
- 1.5oz Tequila Don Julio Blanco
- 1oz Fresh Lime Juice
- 0.5oz Agave Syrup
- 1 lime
- Salt for glass rim
Preparation:
- Prepare a rocks glass and salt rim.
- Add all ingredients to a cocktail shaker with ice and shake.
- Strain into a glass over ice.
- Garnish and enjoy!
© CourtesyAmor y Flor (The Community Spirit Vodka)
Ingredients:
- 1.5oz The Community Spirit Vodka
- .5oz Ancho Reyes
- Chili Liqueur
- .5oz lemon juice
- .5oz Hibiscus Syrup
Preparation:
- Add all the ingredients to a shaker tin with ice and strain into a rocks glass with ice.
- Garnish with sexy fruit and edible flowers.
© Courtesy of Casa Lumbre



