Cactus Jack Recipes

Honey Jalapeno Margarita

A sweet and spicy twist with a smooth honey base, balanced by the fresh kick of jalapeño and a tangy hint of lime.
Perfect Pair with: Grilled shrimp tacos, spicy wings, or loaded nachos.

Ingredients:

60ml Cactus Jack Honey Tequila

30ml Lime Juice

7.5ml Simple Syrup

*Make your own simple syrup with 1 cup of water and 1 cup of granulated sugar – add according to taste

1 Jalapeno

Salt

Method:

Cut 3 thin slices of Jalapeno for garnishing

Roughly dice remainding Jalapeno

Add all ingredients to a cocktail mixer

Strain all Jalapeno pieces

Salt the rim of the glass

Pour in mixture and garnish

Bubblegum Paloma

Bright, playful, and slightly sweet, the Bubblegum Paloma has a fun twist on a classic, perfectly complemented by grapefruit's citrusy zest.
Perfect Pair with: Light appetizers like shrimp cocktail, ceviche, or a charcuterie board.

Ingredients:

30ml Cactus Jack Bubblegum Tequila

30ml Cactus Jack Original Sours Tequila

30ml Lime Juice

Grapefruit Soda

Dried or Fresh Grapefruit

Method:

In a shaker combine Tequila and Lime Juice

Shake with Ice

Strain into glass with ice

Top with Grapefruit Soda

Garnish with Grapefruit slices

Honey Lime Tequila Sour

A refreshing, zesty cocktail that balances honey’s smoothness with tangy lime, creating a vibrant, frothy texture.
Perfect Pair with: Grilled salmon, roasted chicken, or a mixed green salad with citrus vinaigrette.

Ingredients:

60ml Cactus Jack Honey Tequila

22.5ml Lime Juice

1 Lime Slice

7.5ml Simple Syrup

*Make your own simple syrup with 1 cup of water and 1 cup of granulated sugar – add according to taste

Method:

Shake all ingredients with ice in a cocktail shaker

Transfer ice into your cocktail glass

Shake liquid again for a frothy texture

Add liquid to glass of ice

Garnish with a slice of lime

Bubblegum Margarita

A unique margarita with a playful bubblegum flavor that’s mellowed by the sharpness of lime and Cactus Jack’s Original Sours.
Perfect Pair with: Cheese quesadillas, fried calamari, or spicy tuna rolls.

Ingredients:

15ml Cactus Jack Bubblegum Tequila

60ml Cactus Jack Original Sours Tequila

30ml Lime Juice

Lime for Garnish

Mint for Garnish

Salt for Rim

Method:

In a shaker combine all liquids

Shake with Ice

Strain into Salt rimmed glass

Garnish with Lime and Mint

Tequila Jello Shots

Fun, flavorful jello shots infused with tequila, offering a fruity, refreshing bite-sized treat.
Perfect Pair with: Great on their own as a party snack, or served with finger foods like sliders, popcorn chicken, or mozzarella sticks.

Ingredients:

1 envelope unflavoured gelatin powder (equal to 1 tablespoon)

¼ cup cold water

½ cup hot water

2 tablespoons granulated sugar

¼ cup sweet and sour mix

1 tablespoon fresh lime juice

½ cup Cactus Jack Bubblegum or Original Tequila

Lime slices for garnish

Method:

In a small mixing bowl, sprinkle the gelatin powder over 1/4 cup cold water, and allow the powder to soak in for 2 minutes

While whisking, pour the hot water into the gelatin and stir until the gelatin is dissolved. Add the sugar, and whisk until dissolved

Add the sweet and sour, lime juice, and tequila and stir to combine

Pour the jello mix into each of the shooter glasses, filling them 3/4 full

Strain into Salt rimmed glass

Transfer the jello shot to the refrigerator and chill until set, 2 to 3 hours.

Remove the shots from the fridge and top with a 1/4 lime slice, serve immediately

Honey Sage Tequila Fizz

Light, herbaceous, and slightly sweet with honey and sage, finished with a bubbly soda water kick.
Perfect Pair with: Herb-roasted chicken, flatbreads, or baked brie with honey.

Ingredients:

60ml Cactus Jack Honey Tequila

7.5ml Simple Syrup

*Make your own simple syrup with 1 cup of water and 1 cup of granulated sugar – add according to taste

Sage Leaves

Soda Water

2.5ml Grenadine (optional)

Method:

Shake sage leaves and syrup

Allow syrup to sit for 5 minutes

Remove sage leaves and shake all liquids with ice

Strain into a glass filled with ice

Top with club soda and garnish with sage leaves

Signature Oyster Shot

A bold, savory shot with a hint of spice from Tabasco, bringing out the natural flavors of the oyster.
Perfect Pair with: Fresh oysters on the half shell, calamari, or prawn cocktail.

Ingredients:

Cactus Jack Original Sours Tequila

2 Dashes of Tobasco sauce

A pinch of cracked black pepper

Method:

In a cocktail shaker, combine all your ingredients.

Shake without ice for around 10 seconds if using egg white to emulsify the ingredients

Add your ice cubes to the shaker and shake again for around 15-20 seconds to chill and dilute the drink

Strain the cocktail into a glass and garnish with your fruit

Sip and enjoy!

Honey Tequila Sour

Smooth, creamy, and slightly tangy, this drink combines honey’s rich sweetness with lemon’s zing, topped with a frothy egg white layer.
Perfect Pair with: Roasted nuts, cheese boards, or seafood pasta.

Ingredients:

60ml Cactus Jack Honey Tequila

30ml Lemon juice

7,5ml Simple sugar

*Make your own simple syrup with 1 cup of water and 1 cup of granulated sugar – add according to taste

1 egg white

Ice cubes

Lemon wedge or cherry for garnish

Method:

In a cocktail shaker, combine all your ingredients.

Shake without ice for around 10 seconds if using egg white to emulsify the ingredients

Add your ice cubes to the shaker and shake again for around 15-20 seconds to chill and dilute the drink

Strain the cocktail into a glass and garnish with your fruit

Sip and enjoy!

Paloma Party Pop

Refreshingly tart and slightly sweet with a blend of grapefruit and lime, this drink has a subtle effervescence.
Perfect Pair with: Grilled fish tacos, spicy guacamole, or tortilla chips with salsa and queso.