From classic margaritas and refreshing Palomas, to more adventurous thirst quenchers starring lavender, grapefruit, matcha and crème de cacao, here are 15 easy tequila cocktails to try this summer—or all year round. Cheers!
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Coa’s Edge
Ingredients:
1 ½ oz Lobos 1707 Joven1 oz pineapple juice1 oz fresh lime juice1 oz simple syrup3 slices jalapeñoJalapeno slice, for garnish
Directions:
Sweet Heat Margarita
Ingredients:
1 oz Tanteo Jalapeño Tequila1 oz fresh lime juice½ oz agave nectar4-5 muddled raspberries
Directions:
DeLeón Coco Horchata Colada
Ingredients:
1 1/2 oz DeLeón Reposado Tequila1 oz coconut cream2 oz horchata1/2 oz fresh lime juice1/2 oz pineapple syrup3 dashes Mexican Molé Bitters
Directions:
Tequila Herradura 19° North
Ingredients:
2 oz Herradura Reposado1 oz fresh squeezed lime juice½-¾ oz agave nectar (to taste)1 Tbsp of Sriracha sauce½ oz of pineapple juice
Directions:
A More Mexican Margarita
1¾ oz Casa Dragones Blanco¾ oz Mandarin-Infused Giffards Triple Sec½ oz lime juiceOrange blossom water/mandarin salt (for garnish)
Directions:
Tequila Negroni
Ingredients:
2 oz 21 SEEDS Valencia Orange Tequila½ oz Campari½ oz Sweet vermouth½ oz fresh orange juice
Directions: Stir with ice, pour over fresh ice and garnish with orange rind.
Guadalajara Fizz
Ingredients:
2 oz Volcan de mi Tierra Cristalino Tequila½ oz Crème de Cacao White ½ oz Triple Sec ¾ oz fresh lemon juice ½ oz simple syrup 4-5 dashes grapefruit bitters 1 oz soda water
Directions:
Camarena Paloma
Ingredients:
2 oz Camarena Silver4 oz grapefruit soda½ oz lime juicepinch of saltLime wheel (for garnish)Mint sprig (for garnish)
Directions:
Lavender Spritzer
Ingredients:
2 oz Casamigos Blanco Tequila1 ½ oz lavender syrup½ oz fresh lemon juice½ oz grapefruit juice2 dashes lavender bittersSplash of grapefruit sodaLavender sprig (for garnish)Lemon peel (for garnish)
Directions:
Frozen Batanga
Ingredients:
2 oz PATRÓN Silver4 oz Mexican Cola¾ oz lime juiceSaltIce
Directions:
Café Olé
Ingredients:
1 ½ oz Tequila Don Julio Reposado2 oz oat milk1 oz cold brew coffeeHazelnut shavings
Directions:
818 Cucumber Spritz
Ingredients:
2 oz 818 Tequila BlancoMuddled cucumber slicesMuddled mint1 oz lime½ oz simple syrup
Directions:
Matcha Made in Heaven
Ingredients:
2 oz Milagro Silver Tequila¾ oz matcha green tea syrup¾ oz fresh lemon juice½ oz egg whiteMint sprig (for garnish)
Directions:
Casa Cosmo
Ingredients:
1 ½ oz Casa Noble Crystal Tequila¾ oz triple sec½ oz lime juice½ oz pomegranate juiceOrange peel (for garnish)
Directions:
Caliente con Nosotros Margarita
Ingredients:
2 oz Nosotros Tequila Blanco1 oz fresh lime juice½ oz agave syrup2 muddled jalapeño coinsSplash of sparkling water
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