We love a good Margarita as much as anyone, but there’s so much more to tequila than just that classic cocktail! The spirit is surprisingly versatile, and pairs well with multiple ingredients. These 5 tequila cocktails will not only impress your friends far more than a margarita slushie but will also make you feel like a true master of the art! From delicate sipping cocktails to bold drinks bursting with spice, we rounded up our five favorite tequila cocktails – without a tired old margarita in the bunch!
The Paloma deserves to be more than a second fiddle. The stirred combination of tequila, lime juice, and grapefruit soda is just as refreshing as a margarita. Skip the overly sweet and syrupy supermarket sodas by making your own base of grapefruit juice, simple syrup, and club soda. And to give your cocktail some smoke in no time, try grilling your citrus or substituting tequila for mezcal.
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It’s time to upgrade your tequila soda. This recipe uses blackberries to give the drink nice flavor and color, and sage leaves to elevate everything to the next level. Plus, when has a lemon-lime soda ever let you down?
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With a gingery bite, tart citrus, and agave fruit, Mexican mule cocktails are tasty, flavorful, and a brilliant take on the original Moscow Mule. Besides taste, they’re a cinch to make – you’ll be sipping one of these on a warm summer day within minutes!
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There is no doubt that the tequila sunrise is one of the most popular tequila drinks; and luckily, it’s also one of the easiest! The layering effect that creates the sunrise happens naturally, so anyone can create this stunning cocktail. The key to the sunrise is to avoid stirring the drink after adding the grenadine. If you stir it, the grenadine will mix with the juice and create a blush pink drink.
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This tasty recipe is a great twist on the original; it holds the gin, goes heavy on the tequila, and still enlists mint into the mix. As long as you have a blender or cocktail shaker you’re good to go — simply throw your handful of ingredients together, and top with soda water and fresh mint.
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