9 Celebrity Tequila Brands to Try This National Tequila Day
On National Tequila Day, make your margaritas spicy and your palomas sweet with tequila crafted by your favorite celebrities.
When life gives you lemons, grab a glass, salt, and a bottle of your favorite tequila, because the beloved holiday is finally upon us: National Tequila Day. Tequila is the spirit of the season, reigning supreme as the finishing ingredient to your favorite summer cocktails. Whether your drink of choice is a frozen watermelon margarita, a subtly sweet Paloma, or a classic tequila sour that never disappoints, National Tequila Day is here to remind us that when faced with an overwhelming cocktail menu, tequila is always the answer.
Taking advantage of not only National Tequila Day, but the profitable nature of the alcohol industry, are your favorite celebrities as they follow in the footsteps of American actor George Clooney and create their own brands of tequila. Entering the world of the distillery from a wide array of industries are your favorite models, musicians, and actors, creating a taste of tequila that encapsulates their personalities and auras in the public eye. Supporting the festivities of National Tequila Day with their celebrity tequila brands, Kendall Jenner, Nick Jonas, and Rita Ora among others are celebrating the cherished Mexican spirit that always hits the spot.
To help you begin your National Tequila Day festivities, we compiled a collection of our favorite celebrity tequila brands, ranging from sweet to smoky to a satisfying balance of both. If you needed a reason to celebrate your favorite spirit, National Tequila Day is the answer to your prayers. Salud!
818 Tequila - Kendall Jenner
Paying homage to her hometown, Kendall Jenner's 818 Tequila finds its roots in her hometown of Calabasas, California, located in the San Fernando Valley of Los Angeles. While Kendall Jenner faced backlash upon the release of her creation, the supermodel and creator of 818 Tequila cleared the air just in time for National Tequila Day. Working closely with family-owned farms in Jalisco, Mexico to produce tequila of the highest caliber, celebrate National Tequila day with one of Kendall Jenner's favorite tequila-based cocktails, a silky 818 Añejo Paloma.
Próspero Tequila - Rita Ora
Chief Creative Partner of Próspero Tequila is British singer-songwriter Rita Ora. Made of 100% blue agave tequila, Próspero Tequila is the missing ingredient to your National Tequila Day festivities as it is designed for zesty tequila-based cocktails with a touch of sweetness. Ora's favorite Próspero cocktail, the RitaRita, has landed Próspero Tequila the title of the ultimate summer spirit. Grab a bottle of Rita Ora's Próspero Tequila to top off your National Tequila Day celebrations, especially if it is a hen party.
Villa One Tequila - Nick Jonas and John Varvatos
Is there anything the Jonas brothers can't do? The award-winning tequila by Nick Jonas and John Varvatos Villa One Tequila is a unique combination of both herbaceous and agave flavors, creating the unique and distinct flavor Jonas and American menswear designer John Varvatos intended for. The duo worked alongside the "Godfather of Tequila," master distiller Arturo Fuentes, to produce an exceptional tequila to be consumed straight, encapsulating the masculine essence of the brand on this National Tequila Day.
Flecha Azul Tequila - Mark Wahlberg
Filled with history and heritage, the taste of Mark Wahlberg's Flecha Azul Tequila is the secret ingredient to the Frozen Watermelon Margarita recipe you saved on your phone. This National Tequila Day, enjoy a refreshing tequila-based cocktail with Mark Wahlberg's Flecha Azul Tequila, blended with agave, lemongrass, and black pepper, finished with a touch of vanilla sweetness.
Sauza 901 - Justin Timberlake
If you are craving a crisp, refreshing cocktail this National Tequila Day, but are unable to commit to ordering a spicy margarita at happy hour, you need Justin Timberlake's Sauza 901 Tequila. With a blend of both the sweetness of a peach and the spice of a jalapeño, Timberlake's Sauza 901 Tequila is a crowd-pleasing tequila that will help you beat the heat and satisfy your cravings.
Jaja - The Chainsmokers
Distilled for a smooth experience, The Chainsmoker's Jaja Tequila offers subtle notes of spice without overwhelming the sweetness from its main ingredient: pure blue agave. If your idea of a perfect National Tequila Day depicts a lively, crowded celebration, The Chainsmoker's Jaja Tequila will enhance the already elevated energy of National Tequila Day.
Casamigos - George Clooney & Randy Gerber
Setting the standard within the rapid growth of celebrity tequila brands was American actor George Clooney, founder of American tequila company Casamigos Tequila. Casamigos is adored for its smoky, caramel, vanilla, and tobacco flavor notes that are imitable in the world of distillery. Indulge in Clooney's reputable tequila this National Tequila Day to elevate your celebration to a higher caliber.
Calirosa - Adam Levine and Behati Prinsloo
Founders and owners of Calirosa Tequila are Maroon 5 singer Adam Levine and his wife, Namibian model Behati Prinsloo. Calirosa Tequila is aged in red wine for over a month, a unique process the dynamic duo adopted to incorporate a delicate aroma of strawberry, raspberry, and honey into their tequila. Calirosa Tequila is destined to become the drink of choice for the tequila drinker unable to get down a cocktail that doesn't taste like juice. This National Tequila Day, pick up a bottle of Calirosa Tequila and craft yourself a sensual but sweet summer cocktail that sits exactly right.
Dos Hombres Mezcal - Aaron Paul and Bryan Cranston
Crafted by the hands of an iconic television duo is Dos Hombres Mezcal, the tequila brand created by Breaking Bad's Aaron Paul and Bryan Cranston. Adored on the screen for their dynamic partnership in the five-season series, Dos Hombres Mezcal is balanced with a sweet palate and a smoky finish. Similarly to the emotional rollercoaster that is Breaking Bad, Dos Hombres Mezcal will be the life of your National Tequila Day party.