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One Bottle, Endless Possibilities: Zumbador Tequila
Posted on Jul 18th 2025
Surdyk's Staff
THE BOTTLE: Zumbador Blanco Tequila from Jalisco, Mexico
About Zumbador Blanco:
A small-batch spirit made from 100% blue weber agave and distilled in the highlands of Jalisco, Mexico. It offers a bright, clean flavor profile with notes of citrus, white pepper, and a hint of earthiness - making it equally delicious for sipping neat or mixing in cocktails. The name "Zumbador" means "hummingbird" in Spanish, a creature rich with symbolism in Mexican culture. With striking artwork and a smooth, approachable style, Zumbador Blanco brings together tradition and modern craftsmanship at an exceptional value.
Ways to Use It:
The iconic tequila cocktail—bright, tart, and endlessly sippable.
Ingredients:
- 2 oz Zumbador Blanco Tequila
- 1oz fresh lime juice
- 0.75 oz Tattersall Orange Crema Liqueur
- 0.25 oz agave syrup
- Salt for rim
Instructions:
Shake all ingredients with ice. Strain into a salt-rimmed rocks glass over fresh ice. Garnish with a lime wheel.
A retro favorite with a stunning layered look.
Ingredients:
- 2 oz Zumbador Blanco Tequila
- 4 oz orange juice
- 0.5 oz grenadine
Instructions:
Pour tequila and orange juice over ice in a highball glass. Slowly add grenadine - it will sink and create a sunrise effect. Garnish with an orange slice and cherry.
Mexico's favorite tequila drink — refreshing, fizzy, and slightly bitter.
Ingredients:
- 2 oz Zumbador Blanco Tequila
- 0.5 oz lime juice
- Pinch of salt
- Top with Fever-Tree grapefruit soda
Instructions:
Build in a tall glass over ice. Stir gently, garnish with a grapefruit or lime wedge.
A spicy-sweet combo of tequila and ginger, with a dash of drama.
Ingredients:
- 1.5 oz Zumbador Blanco Tequi
- 0.5 oz Chambord Liqueur
- 0.5 oz lime juice
- Q Ginger Beer to top
Instructions:
Shake tequila, cassis, and lime juice with ice. Strain into a tall glass over ice, top with ginger beer. Garnish with a lime wedge and black raspberry.
A West Texas classic — ultra-simple, ultra-refreshing. So good in the sweltering heat of Summer!
Ingredients:
- 2 oz Zumbador Blanco Tequila
- 0.5-1 oz fresh lime juice (to taste)
- Tope with La Croix Sparkling Lime
Istructions:
Build in a tall glass with ice. Give it a quick stir and garnish with a lime wedge. Add herbs or jalapeno slices to your taste preference.