# More Than Just Margaritas For National Tequila Day *By James Hills — Updated July 2020* Commemorate the day by mixing up the **Basil Paloma**, a unique twist on the classic Paloma cocktail featuring Hornitos Black Barrel Tequila, or the **Coctel Del Barista, **a sweet and refreshing cocktail featuring Hornitos Reposado Tequila, a variant created by Hornitos decades before it became common practice. **Basil Paloma**      - 2 parts Hornitos® Black Barrel® Tequila - 1 ¼ parts fresh ruby red grapefruit juice - 1 part fresh lime juice - ½ part simple syrup - 1 dash Angostura® bitters - Basil sprigs - Grapefruit slice Preparation: Lightly muddle 2-3 basil sprigs in a shaker. Add the remainder of ingredients into the shaker with ice and shake vigorously. Strain into a highball glass over fresh ice. 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