Spice Up The Holidays with Peligroso Cinnamon!

Peligroso Cinnamon is back!

I can’t tell you how happy I am to see Peligroso Cinnamon out and about again since its move to Diageo.

We received a sample of the previous infusion (before the Diageo buy out and distillery move) and it was a huge hit with us. In fact, we awarded it a Silver medal in the 2013 Brands of Promise Awards.

We particularly enjoyed using this expression in the Tequila Aficionado Test Kitchen. Here are some links to articles where we mentioned recipes we created with it:

Truth be told, we had quite a few other recipes we wanted to try, like a particular pumpkin truffle and a few others, but one bottle only lasts so long when it is that good – and it was.

We’re hoping Diageo will enter Peligroso Cinnamon into the 2016 Brands of Promise Competition as a comeback brand (and I wouldn’t mind working on several new recipes in the test kitchen as well). In the meantime – here are some festive Peligroso Cinnamon cocktails for your next holiday party:

Fiery Margarita

1.25 oz. Peligroso Silver
.75 oz. Fresh Lime Juice
.25 oz. Agave Nectar
.25 oz. Peligroso Cinnamon

Add first three ingredients into an ice filled shaker. Shake and strain into salt-rimmed rocks glass filled with ice. Garnish with lime slice. Make it fiery by adding Peligroso Cinnamon.

Tropical Storm

1 oz. Peligroso Silver
.5 oz. Peligroso Cinnamon
1 oz. Fresh Grapefruit Juice
.5 oz. Fresh Lime Juice
.5 oz. Agave Nectar
Lime Slice

Add first five ingredients to an ice filled shaker. Shake vigorously. Strain into an ice-filled rocks glass. Garnish with lime.

Baja Blitz

· 1 oz. Peligroso Cinnamon

· Pint of Choice

Pour chilled Peligroso Cinnamon into shot glass. Enjoy with your favorite pint of beer.

Mexican Mule

· 1.5 oz. Peligroso Cinnamon

· 4 oz. Ginger Beer

· 1 Orange Wedge

Fill a copper mug with ice. Squeeze an orange wedge into the glass and drop on top of the ice. Add Peligroso Cinnamon to spice it up. Top with ginger beer.

THE PELIGROSO® STORY: After countless trips chasing big breaks on the beaches of Baja, two avid surfers from Southern California found themselves in awe of the region’s culture and its quality tequila. The duo would revel each day’s adventure with a shot of Tequila, or Surfer’s Martini, which struck a deep appreciation for the spirit. In 2009, they founded Peligroso® Tequila, a 100% Blue Weber Agave Tequila, inspired by their thirst for life, adventure and great stories.

Embodying a deep respect for Mexico, Peligroso® Tequila is their tribute to the country’s beauty, rugged edge and rich traditions. Made the traditional way in the highlands of Jalisco, the spirit’s sense of adventure is found in each of its Tequila variants. Peligroso® variants include 100% Blue Weber Agave Silver, Reposado, and Anejo Tequilas and Peligroso® Cinnamon.

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Peligroso® Cinnamon is infused with 100% pure cinnamon and a blend of ingredients for a kick that leaves some sweet heat.

FLAVOR PROFILE: Warm and savory with spicy aromas and a light finish, Peligroso® Cinnamon is a cinnamon flavored tequila liqueur that finishes with the perfect amount of sweet heat on the palate

SERVE: The perfect shot for all occasions – even better chilled with an orange slice

ABV: 70 proof, 35% (ABV)

BOTTLE: The burnt red coloring of the glass is inspired by rich Mexican heritage and the sweet heat finish of the liquid

FORMAT: Available in a 750mL, 1.0L, 375mL and 50mL bottle

MSRP: $22.99/750mL, $26.99/1.0L, $12.99/375mL and $1.99/50mL

AVAILABILITY: Peligroso® Cinnamon is available nationwide and year-round