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George Strait’s Código 1530 launches a holiday cocktail kit made for cowboys

George Strait's Código 1530 heralds the holiday season with a new cocktail kit

By Leslie Leon Published November 19, 2025

Código 1530 resistol collaboration — Código 1530

George Strait might be known as the “King of Country,” but the American singer and songwriter is also a co-founder of an award-winning tequila brand. Código 1530 isn’t just another celebrity brand; it’s a tequila recipe that has been perfected over generations by a select group of Mexico’s most respected families. Produced in Amatitán, Jalisco, Código 1530 is aged to taste in the world’s finest French Oak Cabernet wine barrels for an exquisite and decadent flavor. To honor the holiday spirit, Código 1530 has teamed up with the Resistol hat brand for a new holiday gift kit that’s perfect for every cowboy. For any modern cowboy, like George Strait, a Resistol hat is a must-have that rounds out your Western collection. Along with Código 1530 tequila, this holiday cocktail gift is the perfect present for anyone looking to get in touch with their inner cowboy.

Celebrating the holiday season with Código 1530 and Resistol

The “Cowboy Coffee Cocktail” kit offers the best for tequila lovers looking to enjoy a refined Reposado at home. Along with the cocktail kit, this gift includes a fine black felt hat from Resistol that’s adorned with signature brand cues. This hat joins Resistol’s George Strait Collection for a limited time only. Each hat is crafted with care and traditional techniques, resulting in a durable, modern design. “The cowboy hat is more than just a piece of Western attire — it’s a symbol of heritage, hard work, and timeless style. My Resistol hat is more than just a piece of clothing — it’s a versatile, essential tool,” says George Strait.
Along with an elevated hat box voucher for the limited edition Código 1530 hat by George Strait, the “Cowboy Coffee Cocktail” Classic kit includes a 375ml bottle of Código 1530 Reposado Tequila, a 2oz honey fig syrup bottle, three cold brew cans, an 8-oz milk carton, a dried figs packet, and a recipe card. The deluxe version of the kit includes even more ingredients and the hat voucher. Crafted without added sweeteners, this holiday cocktail kit is the perfect kit for the season, whether you’re giving it to a friend or yourself! The “Cowboy Coffee Cocktail” kit is available via CocktailCourier.com while supplies last.

Leslie is a Los Angeles-based writer and content creator. After attaining a bachelor's degree in journalism from California…

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