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It’s Been A Long Week: Portrait of a Paloma

As true believers of the work hard, play hard mantra, we present you with It’s Been a Long Week, a weekly column aimed at awarding some liquid appreciation to you for just being yourself, dammit. Make yourself a glass or two, on us — you deserve it.

You can never have one too many paloma’s, especially with a mix of traditional Jose Cuervo Silver and a Reposado tequila. Especially for the exhibit honoring Frida Kahlo at the Brooklyn Museum, Jose Cuervo proposes a refreshing tequila cocktail that you can easily make at home. Kick this retrogrades ass and bottoms up:

Ingredients: 

  • 1oz Jose Cuervo Tradicional Silver
  • 1oz Jose Cuervo Tradicional Reposado
  • 1oz Grapefruit Soda
  • 3/4oz Grapefruit Juice
  • 1/4 Agave 
  • Garnish: Grapefruit slice

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Method: 

  • Measure Tequila, Agave and Grapefruit juice into a tin.
  • Shake quickly to mix and pour over ice in a Collins/Highball glass.
  • Top with Grapefruit soda.

SALUD!

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EH Gift Guide #2: The Graduate

Finishing school and entering the workforce means embracing the next chapter of life which typically involves more bills and fewer summers off. Here’s a list of items sure to make the transition from student to regular person is swift and painless.

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Byredo Eleventh Hour

This distinct scent is touted as the “last fragrance on Earth,” ironically rendering it the perfect first (and last) fragrance for those ready for something more sophisticated.

Byredo Eleventh Hour 50 ML Eau de Parfum, $165, BYREDO. Available online now at Byredo.com.

 

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Jose Cuervo 40th Anniversary Special

A special anniversary bottle of tequila is the perfect way to celebrate (and forget) decades of schooling.

Jose Cuervo 40th Anniversary Special, JOSE CUERVO. Available wherever spirits are sold.

 

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LAFCO Holiday Gift Set

This simple and festive set of candles will instantly bring the holiday spirit into homes that are too small to fit a Christmas tree in.

LAFCO Holiday Gift Set, $80, LAFCO NEW YORK. Available online at LAFCO.com.

 

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Pierre Hardy City Trek Oxford

This statement shoe is a surefire way to get people to take you seriously in the workforce.

City Trek Oxford, $901, PIERRE HARDY. Available online on PierreHardy.com.

 

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Anonymous Ism Striped Jacquard-Knit Socks

When you get to a certain age, socks just become a very good and practical gift — these knit ones are no exception.

Striped Jacquard-Knit Socks, $35, ANONYMOUS ISM. Available online on MrPorter.com.

 

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Bookman Urban Visibility Curve Bicycle Headlight

Light up the road with this sleek yet powerful bicycle safety light. Also, wear a helmet.

Curve Bicycle Headlight, $49, BOOKMAN URBAN VISIBILITY. Available online on NeedSupply.com.

 

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Supernatural Starter Set

Keep the house cleaned and primped with this all-natural cleaning supply kit.

Starter Set, $75, SUPERNATURAL. Available online on Supernatural.com.

 

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Smythson Panama 15″ Laptop Case

Whether you’re commuting (or working remotely), keep your laptop protected with this stylish premium leather case.

Panama 15″ Laptop Case, $695, SMYTHSON. Available online on Smythson.com.

 

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Salvatore Ferragamo Tuscan Creations Reed Diffuser

This minimal yet effective reed diffuser will bring the spirit of the Italian countryside into any interior.

Tuscan Creations Convivio Eau de Parfum Reed Diffuser/8.4 oz, SALVATORE FERRAGAMO. Available online on SaksFifthAvenue.com.

 

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Everest Isles ECONYL Black Swimmer

This eco-friendly and sleek monochrome swimsuit will last a lifetime.

$155, available online on EverestIsles.com.

 

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It’s Been A Long Week: Libertad Libations Punch

As true believers of the work hard, play hard mantra, we present you with It’s Been a Long Week, a weekly column aimed at awarding some liquid appreciation to you for just being yourself, dammit. Make yourself a glass or two, on us — you deserve it.

It’s Día de los Muertos and how better to honor the dead than with tequila. Some of us may be sauntering in bed watching Pixar’s COCO, and others getting dressed up in full Catrina (Day of the Dead traditional skeleton) costumes. No matter what side of the spectrum you’re on, one things for sure that you’ll need tons cocktails. From us and Jose Cuervo to you: an easy punch bowl recipe for you and all your friends (or just you)–

Ingredients:

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Method: 

In punch bowl, add Jose Cuervo Tradicional® Silver, pineapple juice and lime juice. Stir. Add lime wheels. Using ladle, pour mixture into glasses over ice. Garnish with lime wedge. 

Salud!

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It’s Been a Long Week: Jose Cuervo’s El Diablo

Image: ESSENTIAL HOMME, Jose Cuervo.

As true believers of the work hard, play hard mantra, we present you with It’s Been a Long Week, a weekly column aimed at awarding some liquid appreciation to you for just being yourself, dammit. Make a glass or two on us, you deserve it.

WHAT

Jose Cuervo’s El Diablo

Two classics collide in Jose Cuervo‘s El Diablo—a fruity twist that takes the fun of margaritas and blends it with the refreshingly crisp bite of ginger.

HOW

Ingredients:

  • 1 part Jose Cuervo Especial Gold
  • 0.5 part Crème de cassis
  • 0.5 part Lime juice
  • 2-3 parts Ginger beer

Image: ESSENTIAL HOMME, Dekuyper, Jose Cuervo, and Buderim Ginger.

THEN

Combine all ingredients into a shaker, excluding the ginger beer. Shake, then fine-strain mixture into an ice-filled rocks glass. Top with ginger beer and garnish.

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It’s Been A Long Week: Cuervo Sunrise

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Image: Essential Homme, Jose Cuervo.

As true believers of the work hard, play hard mantra, we present you with It’s Been a Long Week, a weekly column aimed at awarding some liquid appreciation to you for just being yourself, dammit. Make a glass or two on us, you deserve it.

WHAT

Cuervo Sunrise
Fear not, night owls: enjoy the sunrise anytime with this Jose Cuervo cocktail that combines citrus with sweet. Amped up by the brand’s brand new Special Edition Rolling Stones blue agave edition, the drink brings the power of the sun and the party of the concert to you whenever you want.

HOW

Ingredients:

  • 1.5 oz. Jose Cuervo Especial
  • 4 oz. Orange juice
  • 1 splash Cranberry juice

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Image: Essential Homme, Jose Cuervo. 

THEN

Add all ingredients to shaker with ice. Hard shake and strain over fresh ice. Garnish with an orange slice.