Description
Don Julio 1942 Year Of The Horse Lunar New Year Añejo Tequila is a bottle of tequila.
Celebrate the Lunar New Year in unforgettable style with the Don Julio 1942 Year of the Horse 2026 Edition, bottled at 40% ABV. This rare release pairs the legendary craftsmanship of Don Julio 1942 with a stunning limited-edition design that honors the strength, elegance, and forward momentum symbolized by the Horse.
The 2026 bottle features a striking presentation—rich, bold tones accented with gold detailing—merging the spirit of the Chinese Zodiac Horse with touches inspired by Mexican heritage. While the artwork is new, the tequila inside remains the iconic Don Julio 1942 you know: silky, refined, and perfectly aged for 2.5 years.
Whether you’re hosting a New Year celebration or gifting blessings of prosperity and good fortune, this collectible release makes a powerful statement. Beautifully packaged in a matching Year-of-the-Horse collector’s box, it’s a must-have for tequila lovers and Lunar New Year enthusiasts.
80 Proof/ 40% ABV
TASTING NOTES
TASTE
Warm oak, vanilla and roasted agave
NOSE
Rich caramel and chocolate
FINISH
Lingering oak and rich vanilla
AGING
2.5 years
80 Proof/ 40% ABV
DIY RECIPES
Sesame Old Fashioned
- 4 oz of Tequila Don Julio 1942
- Handful of Sesame Seeds
- 1 tsp of Chinese Five Syrup
- 2 dashes of Bitters
Garnish: Horse Shoe-Shaped Orange Peel
Dry toast the sesame seeds in a warm pan. Remove them from the pan and add Don Julio 1942 to infuse for one hour. In a rock glass over ice mix 2 oz of the sesame-infused Tequila Don Julio 1942, Chinese Five Syrup and bitters. Stir, serve and garnish with an orange twist cut in the shape of a horse shoe.
Lunar New Year Margarita
- 1.25 oz Tequila Don Julio 1942
- 0.25 oz Lychee Liquor
- 0.5 oz Fresh Mandarin Juice
- 0.25 oz Fresh Lime Juice
- Citrus Salt for Rim
- 1 tsp Sichuan Peppercorn Syrup (optional to taste)
Garnish: Horse Shoe-Shaped Orange Peel
Combine all ingredients into a shaker with ice and shake thoroughly. Strain into a coupe glass and garnish with orange peel. Add Sichuan Peppercorn Syrup for a spicy kick!
80 Proof/ 40% ABV
