The Case for Pairing Tequila & Lavender Honey
Watch bartender Rafael Ramirez make his refreshing Maestro Dobel® Tequila, peach liqueur and lavender honey cocktail.

Courtesy Rafael Ramirez
What inspired you to create this cocktail? “I was inspired by the noble honey bee to create this cocktail.”
When would you serve this drink? “On a hot summer day, since it’s a light, floral, refreshing and sparkling drink.”
What music would you pair it with? “Prince.”
What food would you pair it with? “A light fish dish or with dessert.”
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Name the person (dead or alive) you’d like to make this cocktail for. “Bill Murray. He’d definitely like it.”
By Rafael Ramirez
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INGREDIENTS
- 1.5 oz Maestro Dobel® Diamante® Tequila (Order on Drizly)
- .25 oz Peach liqueur
- .5 oz Lavender honey (2 parts honey, 1 part lavender tea)
- .75 oz Lime juice
- Club soda
- Glass: Collins
DIRECTIONS
Run a lime wedge along the outer rim of a Collins glass. Dip the moistened rim into a dish of salt and set aside. Add all of the ingredients, except the soda water, to a shaker and fill with ice. Shake, and strain into the prepared Collins glass. Fill with fresh ice and top with soda.
Thank you Maestro Dobel® Tequila for collaborating with Half Full on the Bartenders At Home cocktail video series.
You can find more Bartenders At Home cocktail tutorials here!
Interview has been condensed and edited.
Maestro Dobel® Tequila. 40% Alc./Vol. (80 proof). Trademarks owned by Maestro Tequilero, S.A. de C.V. ©2020 Proximo, Jersey City, NJ. Please enjoy responsibly.
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