Are you searching for a gift for that special someone who literally has everything? Do you have a diehard basketball fan on your list? Or maybe you’re just looking for a unique and delicious experience for a spirited tequila aficionado. Regardless of who you’re shopping for this holiday season, a bottle of award-winning Cincoro tequila — or all five bottles — is sure to put a smile on anyone’s face and leave them thirsty for more.
The Cincoro brand began when five friendly competitors met for dinner and bonded over their shared passion for tequila. NBA owners Jeanie Buss of the Lakers, Wes Edens of the Bucks, Emilia Fazzalari and Wyc Grousbeck of the Celtics, and Michael Jordan of the Hornets set out to elevate the tequila industry by crafting something approachable and, most importantly, worthy of savoring with friends and family.
The base for all Cincoro tequilas, Blanco, starts with 100% Blue Weber agave plants from the highlands and lowlands of Jalisco, Mexico. After harvest, the agave is slow cooked and distilled by a well-known family distillery that has been making tequila for many generations.
The Reposado, Añejo, and Extra Añejo products are all aged in ex-Tennessee whiskey barrels for varying lengths of time before the owners taste-test each batch to ensure consistency and quality across the board. And just in time for the holiday season is the release of Cincoro Gold, which is a blend of their original four expressions with an added dose of Extra Añejo. Cincoro tequila has been crafted to enjoy in a variety of ways, including neat, on ice, or in a cocktail, so you’ll be able to choose a spirit that works best for everyone on your list.
Spritz Up the Holidays
The Spritz, a wine-based cocktail, is the perfect drink to kickstart any holiday party, whether with family, friends or colleagues. Gift the Blanco tequila to someone special who loves to host parties, and they’ll have no choice but to serve this light and refreshing pre-dinner drink, which allows you and your gift to be the talk of the party.
While a traditional Spritz is made with a white wine, kick yours up a notch by adding the smooth Blanco tequila to complement the Prosecco, a bitter liqueur like Aperol, and club soda.
For any vodka lovers out there, this Blanco Spritz is also a great way to expand your horizons into the world of tequila, as it still maintains some bright citrus notes to liven up your drink.
When the Weather Outside is Frightful
For the tried-and-true person on your shopping list, select Cincoro Reposado or Añejo to make an Old Fashioned by simply substituting tequila for the bourbon.
The Reposado is a younger spirit full of iconic light vanilla notes, whereas the Añejo is a bit older, giving off deeper and bolder notes of maple and dark chocolate. Either flavor profile is perfect for an Old Fashioned, so grab both bottles and experiment with an Old Fashioned tequila flight!
The holiday season usually brings cooler and colder weather, which lends to gathering around the fire with a warm drink. If you’re trying to warm your soul, replace your bourbon with Cincoro Reposado or Añejo tequilas for a twist on the classic Hot Toddy. Along with the cinnamon and clove spices, the vanilla and maple notes of the tequila pair perfectly with the lemon juice and honey to make a delightful holiday concoction.
Scotch Lovers Will Love the Extra Añejo
Do you know any Scotch lovers who fancy a dram of whisky? Maybe you don’t know which Scotch to purchase, or you want to broaden their palate. We suggest you give Cincoro Extra Añejo tequila a shot.
Both Extra Añejo tequila and Scotch whisky share a number of characteristics — each must be aged for at least three years in oak barrels — so you can likely find something to please that Scotch fan in your life.
A Gift that Stands Out
While the liquid within every Cincoro bottle is a beautiful expression, the actual Cincoro bottle itself is stunning and would be the all-star on any liquor shelf. However, this isn’t just any beautiful bottle. There’s thought and meaning in every last detail.
In addition to the five sides, which represents the five owners, the bottle is shaped like an agave leaf. But that’s not all. Michael Jordan fans will marvel at the various nods to MJ and his greatness. The dimple of the bottle has an agave icon at a 23-degree angle, and the bottle is curved in such a way that when 23 bottles are laid end-to-end, it forms the diameter of the center circle on a basketball court.
Choose Cincoro for all your gift-giving needs this holiday season and be crowned the MVP — the Most Valuable Present-giver.
