Best Additive-Free Spirits for Cinco de Mayo and Summer Sipping
Did you know many tequilas, even those labeled “100% agave,” can still contain additives? These can include coloring, flavoring agents, and smoothing additives designed to mimic barrel aging or enhance mouthfeel. While not necessarily harmful, true spirit lovers know that high-quality tequila doesn’t need the extras.
If you're looking to keep your cocktails clean and natural this Cinco de Mayo and all summer long, here are some of our favorite additive-free tequilas that offer nothing but pure flavor and premium craftsmanship.
Patrón: No Secret Ingredients, Just Good Tequila
Patrón’s tequilas are made with agave, water, and time—no additives necessary. The iconic flavors of their legendary tequilas are always front and center. Try your favorite 100% additive-free tequila:
Patrón Cristalino
This bottle is a sweet and smooth tequila that is delicately aged and crystal clear. Cristalino tequila is made from the finest PATRÓN Añejo but with a unique twist that comes from the wood charcoal filter. The additive-free tequila reimagines the Añejo and offers a sweet and velvety smooth spirit.
Patrón Silver
Patrón Silver is the self-styled “the gold standard of silver tequila,” and for good reason. It’s a smooth, unaged tequila with a crisp, clean, and mildly citrusy taste made from only three ingredients: 100% Weber Blue Agave, yeast, and water. That’s it!
Patrón Reposado
This aged super-premium tequila rests in American, French, and Hungarian oak barrels to deliver an artfully roasted experience you’ll love. Enjoy hints of oak, vanilla, and a big agave flavor without any additives.
Patrón Anejo
You must age this tequila for 12 months to get the full-bodied and smooth flavor with strong notes of white oak and baked agave evident in every sip. It offers a rich texture with hints of spices and chocolate—the pinnacle of sophistication and satisfaction.
Why Go Additive Free?
Choosing additive-free tequila means you’re getting a purer, more authentic product, and one that reflects traditional craftsmanship and honors the natural flavor of the agave. It's not just about what's in your glass, but what’s not in it.
Go additive-free this summer and get your premium, natural spirits ahead of Cinco de Mayo! Check the shelves at your local Georgia Crown Distributors for these and other favorites.
