Spice up your summer with Cantina Laredo’s new Latin libations. The Mexican restaurant and lounge, located in River North, has launched a trio of cocktails for the summer season. The tequila-based libations (Fire & Funk; Spicy Cilantro Mule; Spicy Paloma) each incorporate an element of heat or spice, including Cholula hot sauce, ginger beer, chile de árbol, jalapeño and cilantro. Complete descriptions are outlined below.
Summer Sippers
Fire & Funk Hornitos Plata Tequila, Del Maguey VIDA Mezcal, Cointreau Orange Liqueur, agave nectar, fresh lime juice and a dash of Cholula hot sauce, $9
Spicy Cilantro Mule Avión Reposado Tequila, agave nectar, fresh lime juice, jalapeño and cilantro, topped with Fever-Tree ginger beer, $12
Spicy Paloma Cabo Wabo Blanco Tequila, agave nectar, fresh lime juice, chile de árbol and grapefruit juice, topped with club soda, $10
