By Becky Hardin
Published Oct 12, 2019
This Day of the Dead Cocktail made with Exotico Tequila is easy and fun to make, and the perfect way to enjoy the festivities. This tequila and absinthe cocktail is made with orange and chocolate for a delicious alcoholic drink that’s impressive to serve to guests.
Day of the Dead will soon be upon us and what better way to celebrate than with a fun cocktail! Grab your masks, make this tequila cocktail and party into the night!
To Make This Day Of The Dead Cocktail, You Will Need:
Absinthe
Exotico Tequila
Orange Juice
Chocolate Extract
Orange Bitters
Allspice dram (optional)
Mandarin sparking water (optional)
Fill a small glass with ice.
Pour absinthe over the ice to distribute evenly.
Pour the tequila, orange juice, chocolate extract, bitters, and allspice dram into a cocktail shaker with ice.
Shake hard for 15-20 seconds.
Toss out the ice from the small glass. The glass should still smell of absinthe.
Strain the contents of the shaker into the rinsed glass.
Top with a splash of sparkling mandarin water.
Garnish with mandarin orange slices.
Enjoy!
I’m very particular about my tequila, and for this recipe I used my favorite, Exotico ! Their smooth and quality tequila is the perfect alcohol for this Fun Day of the Dead Cocktail, especially with that beautiful bottle! You might remember me using Exotico in some of my favorite tequila drinks before:
- Spicy Cucumber Margaritas
- Blood Orange Palomas
- Pink Summer Shandy
- Tequila Sunrise
Exotico is made by one of my favorite companies, Luxco, right here in Saint Louis. I’m so proud to be representing this award winning tequila as they’re made with 100% blue agave, has a great price point that can’t be beat for the quality, and look at those amazingly cool bottles.
It’s not a Day of the Dead celebration without Exotico Tequila!!
What is the Day of the Dead?
The Day of the Dead is also known as All Souls’ Day and is a Mexican holiday celebrated across the country. It takes place annually across several days and finishes on the 2nd November. It is a day when people remember family members who have died. It is a celebration of life and death.
A Tequila Based Cocktail
It felt only right to make a tequila based cocktail to celebrate the day of the dead, and this La Muerte Chiquita is perfect! This grown up drink is flavored with orange and chocolate for a deliciously sweet and tangy beverage. Add in that Exotico Tequila and you’re fully in business!
Should This Cocktail Be Shaken Or Stirred?
This day of the dead cocktail is easy to make, the only thing you will need is a shaker. By shaking, you are integrating all of the ingredients together fully. The ice will also break down and dilute the drink a little making it easier to drink. Shake the cocktail until the outside of the shaker is icy cold.
Top Tips To Make This Day Of The Dead Cocktail
- Shake the shaker for at least 20 seconds so that the ingredients are fully combined.
- Top up the drink with mandarin sparkling water to dilute it if you wish.
- Serve immediately.
Be Sure To Check Out These Other Cocktail Recipes!
- Caramel Apple Hot Toddy Cocktail
- Pumpkin Spice White Russian Cocktail
- Tropical Mimosa Recipe (Easy Coconut Water Cocktail Recipe)
- Smokey Old Fashioned
Ingredients1x2x3x
- ▢ 1/4 oz absinthe
- ▢ 1 1/2 oz Exotico Tequila
- ▢ 1 1/2 oz orange juice
- ▢ 2 dashes Chocolate Extract
- ▢ 2 dashes orange bitters
- ▢ 1/4 oz allspice dram optional
- ▢ 1 1/2 ounce mandarin sparkling water optional
Instructions
- Fill a small glass with ice.
- Pour absinthe over the ice to distribute evenly.
- Pour the tequila, orange juice, chocolate extract, bitters, and allspice dram into a cocktail shaker with ice.
- Shake hard for 15-20 seconds.
- Toss out the ice from the small glass. The glass should still smell of absinthe.
- Strain the contents of the shaker into the rinsed glass.
- Top with a splash of sparkling mandarin water.
- Garnish with mandarin orange slices.
- Enjoy!
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
Day of the Dead Cocktail (Muertes Dia)
Ingredients
- 1/4 oz absinthe
- 1 1/2 oz Exotico Tequila
- 1 1/2 oz orange juice
- 2 dashes Chocolate Extract
- 2 dashes orange bitters
- 1/4 oz allspice dram optional
- 1 1/2 ounce mandarin sparkling water optional
Instructions
- Fill a small glass with ice.
- Pour absinthe over the ice to distribute evenly.
- Pour the tequila, orange juice, chocolate extract, bitters, and allspice dram into a cocktail shaker with ice.
- Shake hard for 15-20 seconds.
- Toss out the ice from the small glass. The glass should still smell of absinthe.
- Strain the contents of the shaker into the rinsed glass.
- Top with a splash of sparkling mandarin water.
- Garnish with mandarin orange slices.
- Enjoy!
Nutrition
By Becky Hardin
Published Jul 12, 2017
This Essential Grocery List is an absolute life saver for my family on the busy weeks. When I started this journey to learn how to cook, I quickly realized that the first step in cooking is having staple ingredients on hand. I want to avoid having to run out to the grocery store every single time I prepare a new recipe. Having a well-stocked pantry has made my life in the kitchen so much simpler, because when it’s time to cook, I have what I need.
Essential Grocery List
It’s so helpful to have a basic grocery list to help me remember which foods to buy at the store. This food shopping list is my go-to!
It’s better to stock up on things like grains, seasonings and spices, baking essentials, oils, condiments, canned and frozen foods, etc. so I can just grab them when I need them. These things have a long shelf life , so I keep them in my kitchen for convenience.
However, I do have to go to the supermarket sometimes, and there’s a way to make that trip easy and hassle-free: I keep a grocery list! If I go in blindly, I’ll leave with things I don’t need, and nothing that actually helps me prepare a good meal.
In the list below, I’ve compiled everything I always have on my stock-up grocery list.
I’ve got you covered! I created an easy grocery list filled with all of the essentials. Plus there’s a free printable version that you can take with you to the grocery store. It has everything you need to stock your pantry, your freezer, and your refrigerator.
Click to get my Free Printable Grocery List
What to Buy at the Grocery Store
This is the perfect grocery list filled with all the basics and essentials. It should help get you going if you’re new to cooking, or if you’re just left staring helplessly at an empty pantry and don’t know how to fill it.
When I first started cooking, things could seem overwhelming. I quickly realized that they more prepared I could be, the more confident I felt. If you already have the basics in your kitchen, then you can shop stress-free.
So print out our easy grocery list, stock up your pantry and fridge, and you’ll be cooking in no time!
Click to get my Free Printable Grocery List for the perfectly stocked pantry and freezer!
Fresh Produce
- Apples
- Bananas
- Strawberries
- Avocados
- Bell Peppers
- Carrots
- Broccoli
- Garlic
- Lemons/Limes
- Onion
- Parsley
- Cilantro
- Basil
- Potatoes
- Spinach
- Tomatoes
GRAINS
- Breadcrumbs
- Pasta
- Quinoa
- Rice
- Sandwich Bread
- Tortillas
MEAT/PROTEIN
- Chicken
- Eggs
- Ground Beef
- Sliced Turkey
- Lunch Meat
DAIRY
- Butter
- Sliced Cheese
- Shredded Cheese
- Milk
- Sour Cream
- Greek Yogurt
BAKING GOODS
- Baking powder
- Baking Soda
- Granulated Sugar
- Brown Sugar
- Flour
- Honey
- Vanilla Extract
- Dry Yeast
- Chocolate Chips
- Cocoa Powder
- Powdered Sugar
FREEZER
- Fruit and Berries
- Frozen Veggies (Corn, Peas, Broccoli, etc)
- Juice Concentrate
- Pizza or Other Convenience Meals
- Pie Crust
- Cookie Dough
CANNED/DRIED GOODS
- Chicken stock/broth
- Salsa
- Diced Tomatoes
- Jam/Jelly
- Peanut Butter
- Pasta Sauce
- Beans (Black Beans, Chickpeas, Baked Beans, etc)
- Soups
- Tuna
- Green Chiles
- Canned Veggies
- Coffee or Tea
Get more details on the best non-perishable and pantry foods
CONDIMENTS/SPICES
- Black Pepper
- Chili Powder
- Cinnamon
- Crushed Red Pepper
- Cumin
- Garlic Powder
- Ketchup
- Mustard
- Mayo
- Nutmeg
- Paprika
- Salt (Course Sea Salt and Kosher Salt)
- Soy Sauce
- Steak Sauce
- Hot Sauce/ Buffalo Sauce
- Salad Dressings
OILS/VINEGARS
- Apple cider vinegar
- Balsamic vinegar
- Coconut Oil
- Olive Oil
- Vegetable/Canola Oil
- Red Wine Vinegar
- White Vinegar
- Cooking Wine
- White Wine Vinegar
SNACKS
- Crackers
- Nuts
- Quick Oats
- Popcorn
- Tortilla Chips
- Cereal
Click to get my Free Printable Grocery List for the perfectly stocked pantry and freezer!
Click ☝🏻 for my FREE Grocery List Printable!
I hope this essential grocery list can help you buy what you need and make your home cooking so much easier!
Stock Your Kitchen
Find more ideas for your grocery list, stock up your kitchen, and print more cooking guides and charts to keep handy!
Non-Perishable Foods to Stock Up On
Frozen Vegetables to Stock Up On (and Recipes to Make)
Ultimate List of Cooking Herbs for Your Kitchen
Ultimate List of Cooking Spices for Your Kitchen
Cooking Oil 101: Types of Cooking Oils to Use
26 Types of Pasta and When to Use Them
What Fruits and Vegetables are in Season?
Meat Temperature Chart (Free Printable)
How to Meal Prep (Guide for Beginners)
Basic Cooking Measurements & Kitchen Conversion Chart
