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Red Stag by Jim Beam creates the perfect bourbon base for a wide range of cocktail possibilities including mixing with spirits such as Tequila!  Sweeten things up a bit by spicing the rim of the cocktail glass.  Sweet, tart and a slight hint of fire adds wonderful texture and balance of flavor.  This is spicy sweet without going over the top.  The cocktail balances the flavors of tequila with the first sip and slight hint of bourbon on the way down.  Red Stag’s decidedly cherry flavor takes a turn with cranberry bringing out more chocolate cherry notes.

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1-1/2 ounce Lunazul Tequila

3/4 ounce Red Stag by Jim Beam

1 ounce Cranberry Juice

1 ounce Club Soda

Rim – Cayenne Pepper, Powdered True Lime, Sugar

Cocktail Rim: combine 1 teaspoon Cayenne Pepper, 2 packets True Lime, 1 packet Sugar (Sugar substitute works as well). 

Wet rim of martini glass with lime.  Dip into cocktail rim garnish to coat all around the edge.  Set aside.  Combine Lunazul Tequila, Red Stag and cranberry juice in a cocktail shaker with ice.  Shake to chill.  Strain into rimmed martini glass.  Top off with one ounce of club soda. 

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