TEQUILA The red volcanic soils in the central-western Mexican Region of Tequila are well suited to growing the blue agave plant, from whence the spirit arises. With its common usage in Margaritas, tequila and its close cousin, mezcal, can easily transport your thoughts to days of sunshine and warm breezes. DOS BRISAS "Two breezes," what a wonderful way to channel the tropical spirit! ▷ 2 OZ. 123 ORGANIC DOS REPOSADO TEQUILA ▷ 3 OZ. GRAPEFRUIT JUICE ▷ CLUB SODA ▷ GRAPEFRUIT SLICE FOR GARNISH Mix Dos Reposado Tequila and grapefruit juice in a cocktail shaker with ice. Pour into a rocks glass and add club soda. Garnish with ¼ slice grapefruit. VACATION IN MEXICO The name is as appropriate for fighting off winter doldrums as is the cocktail. From Del Maguey and bartender Josh Huber. ▷ 1½ OZ. DEL MAGUEY VIDA ▷ ½ OZ. CHERRY BRANDY/ LIQUEUR ▷ 1 OZ. FRESH GRAPEFRUIT JUICE ▷ 2 DASHES ANGOSTURA BITTERS ▷ SALT FOR RIM ▷ GARNISH WITH ORANGE PEEL Shake with ice, double strain into a salt rimmed coupe glass. 36 VIRGINIA ABC | ABC.VIRGINIA.GOV POMEGRANATE MARGARITA The pomegranate and citrus in this Margarita serve to summon the summer while keeping you rooted in winter reality. ▷ 1½ OZ. PATRÓN SILVER ▷ ¾ OZ. FRESH LIME JUICE ▷ ½ OZ. POMEGRANATE JUICE ▷ ¼ OZ. AGAVE NECTAR ▷ BOUYS FREEZE-DRIED LIME WHEEL FOR GARNISH Combine all ingredients in a cocktail shaker with ice and shake. Strain into a rocks glass filled with fresh ice. Garnish with a dehydrated lime wheel placed directly into the glass.http://ABC.VIRGINIA.GOV