Flavor-infused, 100% Blue Weber agave, blanco Tanteo® Tequilas are distilled, infused and bottled in the historic mountain town of Tequila, Mexico. Available in Jalapeño (blended with separate infusions of organic jalapeños to capture the aroma, taste and heat of the pepper), Tropical (calling to mind traditional Mexican fruit salad topped with salt, lime and chili powder) and Chocolate (made with roasted, malted and raw cocoa, reminiscent of molé sauce), they’re hand-infused with fresh, natural Mexican ingredients, with jalapeño providing the base note throughout.
Beyond its standout taste, though, the collection’s packaging design also offers a potent shot of style. Tanteo’s look balances its NY founders’ modern roots in SoHo with traditional artistry inspired by its Mexican ingredients. Designed by award-winning artist Lincoln Mayne, each Tanteo bottle is made by hand from artesian Mexican glass, characterized by naturally occurring bubbles. A natural wood and cork closure and vintage-style wax seal combine to evoke its heritage. The bottle’s tapered shape and thick glass bottom nobly encase the liquid inside, while the embossed rings provide a comfortable, ergonomic grip, balanced weight distribution provides ease of pouring and the square, V-shaped base supports chilling.
Tanteo Tequila (750ml, 40% ABV) is available at liquor stores throughout New York City for about $40. We’ve also got three specialty drink recipes inspired by Tanteo below, courtesy of Mixologist Jason Mendenhall. For additional information, visit TanteoTequila.com.
TANTEO JALAPEÑO MARGARITA
~ 2 oz. | Tanteo Jalapeño Tequila
~ 1 oz. | Fresh Lime Juice
~ 3/4 oz. | Agave Nectar (or simple syrup)
~ Combine ingredients in a shaker with ice
~ Shake well and pour into a rocks glass (salted rim optional)
~ Garnish with a lime wedge
COCOA LEMONADE
~ 1 ½ oz. | Tanteo® Chocolate Tequila
~ 1 oz. | Fresh Lemon Juice
~ 1/2 oz. | Agave Nectar (or simple syrup)
~ Club Soda
~ Add ingredients into an ice-filled Collins glass
~ Top with club soda and stir with a bar spoon
~ Garnish with a lemon wheel
CERVEZA TROPICAL
~ 1 oz. | Tanteo Tropical Tequila
~ 1/2 oz. | Fresh Lime Juice
~ 1/4 oz. | Agave Nectar
~ 1 Mexican Beer (Modelo® Especial)
~ Build in salt rimmed ice-filled pint glass
~ Stir to mix flavors
Enjoy!
*Image courtesy of Tanteo.
