Everyone is the same in the presence of tequila. You can be tall or short, a partygoer or a homebody, an avid drinker or a social drinker—everyone has epic tequila drinking reactions! And that’s the fun of it!
When tequila drinks are on the menu, it means you’ll have the best night of your life. It’s a shot that takes no jokes and will definitely give you something insane to recall after a night out.
A liquor not quite like the others! It’s sure to provide you and your friends with a fun encounter to look back on for a long long time. How fun was it witnessing your friends have their first shots of tequila, right?
This drink can even win wars. In Mexico’s War of Independence, tequila consumption increased and developed a connection with Mexico’s national identity. If you could ask people from that time if they’d choose to drink tequila or something else, they’d go for the former, no questions asked.
Tequila on its own is a beautiful monster, but that doesn’t mean it can’t go well with mixes. It has a unique way of giving cocktails a kick, making them refreshing and well-respected.
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Below, Social Scene lists 10 of the best tequila drinks for you to try out. Tequila has been conquering the cocktail menu, and you ought to experience how it holds up in classy drinks!
1. Tequila Manhattan
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Preparation time: 3 minutes
Serving: 1
Ingredients:
2 oz. of Tequila Añejo
1 oz. of Sweet Vermouth
2 to 3 dashes of Bitters
Garnish: Lemon Twist
Preparation:
Take a mixing glass, pour in the ingredients, and mix carefully. Strain the drink into a chilled cocktail glass (you can also use a non-chilled glass, depending on your preference). Garnish and serve.
The Tequila Manhattan is a favorite of many. Tequila is used instead of whiskey, bringing the taste to a whole new level. A very refreshing cocktail that can even contend with the classic original, this light drink is perfect for lunch or early dinner.
2. Reposado Old-Fashioned
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Preparation time: 3 minutes
Serving: 1
Ingredients:
2 slices of nectarine
2 cherries
1 tbsp. of Agave Nectar
3 oz. of Reposado Tequila
2 dashes of Angostura Bitters
Garnish: Cherry or Nectarine slice
Preparation:
Take an old-fashioned glass and add the agave nectar, cherries, and nectarine slice. Use a muddler to mash and mix the cocktail ingredients. (The muddler is an important bar tool also used in making cocktails such as the caipirinha and mojito). Fill the glass with ice, then pour in the tequila and Angostura bitters. Stir, add the garnish and serve.
The Reposado Old-Fashioned is a classic cocktail and a favorite among many who prefer their drinks classic and clean. The best way to enjoy this drink is to sip it slowly, in order to indulge in each and every flavor it offers. You can choose to add larger ice cubes for slower dilution or keep the glass chilled longer.
3. Sayulita Sunrise
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Preparation time: 3 minutes
Serving: 1
Ingredients:
1.5 oz. of 21 Seeds Valencia Orange Tequila
2 oz. of Pineapple Juice
1 oz. of Pomegranate Juice
2 oz. of Club Soda
Garnish: Fresh Pineapple Wedge or Orange Slice
Preparation:
Pour in the pomegranate juice first so it settles at the bottom of the glass. Fill the glass with ice and slowly add the club soda. Follow with pouring in the tequila and pineapple juice. Garnish and serve.
The Sayulita Sunrise is your classic party cocktail, but a lot more healthy. This drink is an all-natural fruit-infused Tequila cocktail that’s fresh and clean to drink. The recipe comes from 21 Seeds, which offers many other cocktail selections all under 150 calories.
4. Dulce de Tequila
(Photo from Public Domain Pictures)
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Preparation time: 3 minutes
Serving: 1
Ingredients:
2 oz. of Reposado Tequila
1 oz. of Cognac
1 oz. of Orange Liqueur
½ oz. of Lime Juice
1 tbsp. of Agave Nectar
Garnish: Sugar for the rim and Lemon or Lime wedge
Preparation:
Using the sugar, rim the cocktail glass, then wipe the lemon or lime wedge around the rim. Use a shallow dish to roll the glass in superfine or granulated sugar. Then, fill a cocktail shaker with ice. Pour in the reposado tequila, cognac, orange liqueur, lime juice, and agave nectar. Shake well and strain into the cocktail glass you prepared earlier. Garnish with the lemon or lime wedge.
Dulce de Tequila is a good choice as a dessert drink. It’s very tasty and sweet because of the orange liqueur and agave nectar. With the lime in tow, this creates a wonderful balance within the drink. It is also one of the few drinks that use tequila and cognac together. We recommend using Tezón Reposado for the tequila, Martell for the cognac, and Cointreau as your orange liqueur.
5. Beergarita
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Preparation time: 3 minutes
Serving: 1
Ingredients:
1 oz. of Tequila
1 oz. of Tattersall Grapefruit Crema
0.5 oz of Lime Juice
6 oz. of Light Beer
Garnish: Lime Wedge
Preparation:
Mix all the ingredients in a glass full of ice. Once properly mixed and filled, add the garnish. You can also add salt to the rim for more flavor. For a light beer option, use Kolsch.
Enjoy the Beergarita when you visit Tattersall Distilling, as it’s one of the delicious options on their cocktail room menu. This drink combines Mexican beer with margarita and lime. Its exciting flavors make it the perfect cocktail to sip when you’re feeling down and need something to perk you up.
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6. The Tequini
A tequila martini cocktail, substituting gin with tequila (Photo from Wikimedia Commons)
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Preparation time: 3 minutes
Serving: 1
Ingredients:
2 ½ oz. of Blanco Tequila
½ oz. of Dry Vermouth
A dash of Angostura Bitters
Garnish: Lemon Twist, Olive, or Chili Pepper Slices
Preparation:
Add the blanco tequila, dry vermouth, and Angostura bitters to a cocktail shaker. Fill with ice and shake well. Strain it into a chilled cocktail glass. Use any of the garnishes to finish, then serve.
The Tequini gets its name from a combination of tequila and martini. It’s basically a martini using a tequila base to create a dry cocktail full of personality. If you want a drink where Tequila stands out, this should be your choice. It’s up to you on how much of the ingredients you want to add, but make sure to get premium blanco tequila to make this mix a success.
7. Passion Cocktail
A cocktail ideal for date nights or romantic dinners (Photo from René Porter from unsplash.com)
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Preparation time: 3 minutes
Serving: 2
Ingredients:
2 oz. of Tequila
3 oz. of Cranberry Juice
1 oz. of Lime Juice
2 splashes of your choice of Orange Liqueur
Garnish: Lime Slices
Preparation:
Prepare a cocktail shaker with ice cubes and pour the tequila, cranberry juice, and lime juice into the shaker. Shake well and strain into a chilled glass. Then, add a splash or two of an orange liqueur of your liking. Garnish with a slice of lime, then serve.
The Passion Cocktail will perfectly suit your tastebuds if you’re a fan of the Cosmopolitan. It’s also known as the Tequila Cosmo, since tequila is substituted for vodka, creating a cranberry drink perfect for two. We recommend using the Grand Marnier as your orange liqueur.
8. Piñarindo
(Photo from @cantinarooftop Instagram)
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Preparation time: 3 minutes
Serving: 1
Ingredients:
2 oz. of Silver Tequila
1 oz. of Tamarind Puree
1 oz. of Pineapple Puree
¾ oz. of Lime Juice
¾ oz. of Agave
Garnish: 3 slices of fresh Jalapeño and Chile de Árbol
Preparation:
Get a cocktail shaker and fill it with ice. Pour in the silver tequila, tamarind puree, pineapple puree, lime juice, and agave. Then, add the fresh slices of jalapeño and shake. Strain the mix into a cocktail glass and add chile de Árbol on the rim.
You can try the Piñarindo at New York City’s Cantina Rooftop. This drink is one of their specials, and definitely one you won’t want to miss. Try it when you’re going out for a celebration with family and friends.
9. Envy Cocktail
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Preparation time: 3 minutes
Serving: 1
Ingredients:
2 ½ oz. of Silver Tequila
½ oz. of Blue Curaçao
½ oz. of Pineapple Juice
Garnish: Maraschino Cherry
Preparation:
Fill the cocktail shaker with ice cubes. Add the silver tequila, blue curaçao, and pineapple juice. Shake well and strain into a cocktail glass chilled over fresh ice. Add the garnish and serve.
The Envy Cocktail combines taste and looks for your perfect poolside cocktail. The Envy Cocktail will fit right in, not only because of how it looks but also because of its fruity flavor.
Some blue curaçao options you might be interested in using are the Bols Blue Curaçao Liqueur or the Senior Genuine Curacao Liqueur. When using fresh pineapple juice, you can also replace the maraschino cherry with a pineapple slice for the garnish.
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10. Baccarat Rouge
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Preparation time: 3 minutes
Serving: 1
Ingredients:
2 oz. of Clase Azul Plata Tequila
1 oz. of Passionfruit juice
0.25 oz. of Allspice Dram
0.25 oz. of Lime Juice
0.25 oz. of Cardamaro Amaro
Garnish: Candied Hibiscus Flower
Preparation:
Using a cocktail shaker, add all the ingredients. Shake well. Strain the mix into a glass filled with ice. Add the garnish, then serve.
The Baccarat Rouge is one of the four premium cocktails served at the Baccarat Hotel in New York inspired by the four elements used to create the well-known baccarat crystal. This cocktail symbolizes the element of fire.
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Grechelle Magbanua
Professional Content Writer
Social Scene
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