A great way to learn about a place is to enjoy its local spirits. It’s incredible what a cocktail can do to enliven the senses, and these recipes, perfectly mixed for summer, express the flavors and magic of New Mexico.

A twist on a classic summer beverage, the Prickly Ranch Hand includes delicious prickly pear liqueur for a dash of sweetness with local spirits like Vara Winery and Distillery, Altar Spirits, and 505 Spirits.

3 oz blanco tequila or mezcal
6 oz Topo Chico
1/2 oz fresh lime juice
1/2 oz Purple People Eater
Fresh lime wedge for garnish

Fill glass with ice. Add tequila, Topo Chico, lime juice, and Purple People Eater. Stir gently. Garnish with lime and enjoy!

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