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AS THE TEMPERATURES COOL AND IT’S FINALLY STARTING TO FEEL LIKE FALL, IT’S THE PERFECT TIME TO PUT AUSTIN-BASED PLAYA REAL TEQUILA ON THE MENU FOR FALL COCKTAIL RECIPES.
Matt Davis, CEO & Founder of Playa Real Tequila Davis, the husband of Austin jewelry designer influencer Kendra Scott, says it’s through the support of his wife he was encouraged to embark on this entrepreneurial journey. The Austin-based designer, who has created an epic brand, knows how to build and sustain a billion-dollar business from the ground up. We congratulate Davis, and his business partner Arturo Vargas, on the successful launch of Player Real and the awards received at the San Francisco World Spirits Competition. Now that you know the inspiration for Playa Real, it’s time to enjoy some tequila. To tempt your taste buds, we’ve included a few Playa Real cocktail recipes that perfectly embody all things fall. Please remember to enjoy Playa Real responsibility.
Headless Horseman 1.5oz Playa Real Silver Tequila 1.5oz Sweetened Pumpkin Puree .75oz lemon juice .25oz allspice or pimento dram (St Elizabeth) 1.5oz soda water Shake all ingredients except soda, strain over ice in a collins and top with soda. Garnish: Shiso leaf tucked in top of glass (looks like a pumpkin leaf!) NOVEMBER / DECEMBER 2018
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