16 Tequila Cocktail Recipes
Experience the bold and dynamic world of tequila cocktails. Our selection ranges from beloved classics to innovative new concoctions, each promising a burst of lively flavors and unforgettable moments.
Agave Nectar Margarita
A refreshing twist on the classic Margarita, sweetened naturally with agave nectar.
Ingredients:
- 2 oz Tequila
- 1 oz Fresh lime juice
- 1 oz Agave nectar
- Ice cubes
- Salt for rimming (optional)
Drinkware: Margarita glass
Preparation:
- Rim the glass with salt (optional).
- Fill a shaker with ice cubes.
- Add tequila, fresh lime juice, and agave nectar.
- Shake well.
- Strain into the prepared glass.
Served: On the rocks
Garnish: Lime wheel
back to top
Bloody Maria
A savory cocktail, similar to a Bloody Mary but made with tequila.
Ingredients:
- 2 oz Tequila
- 4 oz Tomato juice
- 1/2 oz Lemon juice
- 1 tsp Worcestershire sauce
- Hot sauce to taste
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Ice cubes
Drinkware: Highball glass
Preparation:
- Fill a glass with ice cubes.
- Add tequila, tomato juice, lemon juice, Worcestershire sauce, and hot sauce.
- Stir well.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste.
Served: On the rocks
Garnish: Celery stalk and lemon wedge
back to top
Cactus Cooler
A fruity and vibrant cocktail that combines orange, pineapple, and peach flavors.
Ingredients:
- 1 oz Orange vodka
- 1 oz Peach schnapps
- 2 oz Orange juice
- 2 oz Pineapple juice
- Ice cubes
Drinkware: Collins glass
Preparation:
- Fill a shaker with ice cubes.
- Add orange vodka, peach schnapps, orange juice, and pineapple juice.
- Shake well.
- Strain into a glass filled with ice.
Served: Over ice
Garnish: Orange slice
back to top
El Diablo
A classic cocktail with a spicy kick, featuring tequila, crème de cassis, and ginger beer.
Ingredients:
- 1 1/2 oz Tequila
- 1/2 oz Crème de cassis
- 1/2 oz Fresh lime juice
- Ginger beer
- Ice cubes
Drinkware: Highball glass
Preparation:
- Fill a glass with ice cubes.
- Add tequila, crème de cassis, and lime juice.
- Top with ginger beer.
- Stir gently.
Served: On the rocks
Garnish: Lime wedge
back to top
Margarita
A timeless and popular tequila-based cocktail, perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients:
- 2 oz Tequila
- 1 oz Lime juice
- 1/2 oz Triple sec
- Salt for rimming (optional)
- Ice cubes
Drinkware: Margarita glass
Preparation:
- Rim the glass with salt (optional).
- Fill a shaker with ice cubes.
- Add tequila, lime juice, and triple sec.
- Shake well.
- Strain into the prepared glass.
Served: On the rocks or frozen
Garnish: Lime wheel
back to top
Matador
A refreshing and fruity cocktail featuring tequila, pineapple juice, and lime.
Ingredients:
- 2 oz Tequila
- 3 oz Pineapple juice
- 1/2 oz Fresh lime juice
- Ice cubes
Drinkware: Collins glass
Preparation:
- Fill a shaker with ice cubes.
- Add tequila, pineapple juice, and lime juice.
- Shake well.
- Strain into a glass filled with ice.
Served: Over ice
Garnish: Pineapple wedge
back to top
Mexican Negroni
A bold twist on the classic Negroni, substituting gin with tequila.
Ingredients:
- 1 oz Tequila
- 1 oz Sweet vermouth
- 1 oz Campari
- Ice cubes
Drinkware: Old Fashioned glass
Preparation:
- Fill a mixing glass with ice cubes.
- Add tequila, sweet vermouth, and Campari.
- Stir well.
- Strain into an ice-filled glass.
Served: On the rocks
Garnish: Orange peel
back to top
Mexican Martini
An elegant and zesty martini variation with tequila and fresh citrus flavors.
Ingredients:
- 2 oz Tequila
- 1 oz Cointreau
- 1 oz Fresh lime juice
- Splash of olive brine
- Ice cubes
Drinkware: Martini glass
Preparation:
- Chill the martini glass.
- Fill a shaker with ice cubes.
- Add tequila, Cointreau, lime juice, and olive brine.
- Shake well.
- Strain into the chilled glass.
Served: Straight up
Garnish: Olive
back to top
Mexican Mule
A spicy and tangy mule variation using tequila instead of vodka.
Ingredients:
- 2 oz Tequila
- 1/2 oz Fresh lime juice
- 3 oz Ginger beer
- Ice cubes
Drinkware: Copper mug or highball glass
Preparation:
- Fill a mug or glass with ice cubes.
- Add tequila and lime juice.
- Top with ginger beer.
- Stir gently.
Served: On the rocks
Garnish: Lime wedge
back to top
Paloma
A popular Mexican cocktail with a refreshing blend of tequila and grapefruit soda.
Ingredients:
- 2 oz Tequila
- 1/2 oz Fresh lime juice
- Grapefruit soda
- Salt for rimming (optional)
- Ice cubes
Drinkware: Highball glass
Preparation:
- Rim the glass with salt (optional).
- Fill the glass with ice cubes.
- Add tequila and lime juice.
- Top with grapefruit soda.
- Stir gently.
Served: On the rocks
Garnish: Lime wedge
back to top
Tequila Bramble
A tequila-based variation of the classic Bramble cocktail, featuring blackberry liqueur.
Ingredients:
- 2 oz Tequila
- 1 oz Fresh lemon juice
- 1/2 oz Blackberry liqueur
- 1/2 oz Simple syrup
- Ice cubes
Drinkware: Old Fashioned glass
Preparation:
- Fill a shaker with ice cubes.
- Add tequila, lemon juice, and simple syrup.
- Shake well.
- Strain into a glass filled with crushed ice.
- Drizzle blackberry liqueur over the top.
Served: On the rocks
Garnish: Lemon twist and blackberries
back to top
Tequila Collins
A refreshing and citrusy cocktail, a twist on the classic Tom Collins with tequila.
Ingredients:
- 2 oz Tequila
- 1 oz Fresh lemon juice
- 1/2 oz Simple syrup
- Club soda
- Ice cubes
Drinkware: Collins glass
Preparation:
- Fill a shaker with ice cubes.
- Add tequila, lemon juice, and simple syrup.
- Shake well.
- Strain into a glass filled with ice.
- Top with club soda.
- Stir gently.
Served: Over ice
Garnish: Lemon slice
back to top
Tequila Fizz
A light and frothy cocktail, combining tequila with a touch of citrus and a fizzy finish.
Ingredients:
- 2 oz Tequila
- 1 oz Fresh lemon juice
- 1/2 oz Simple syrup
- 1 Egg white
- Club soda
- Ice cubes
Drinkware: Highball glass
Preparation:
- Fill a shaker with tequila, lemon juice, simple syrup, and egg white.
- Shake vigorously without ice to emulsify the egg white.
- Add ice and shake again until well-chilled.
- Strain into a glass filled with ice.
- Top with club soda.
Served: Over ice
Garnish: Lemon twist
back to top
Tequila Old Fashioned
A modern twist on the classic Old Fashioned, substituting bourbon with tequila for a unique flavor profile.
Ingredients:
- 2 oz Añejo tequila
- 1 Sugar cube
- Few dashes of Angostura bitters
- Orange twist
- Ice cubes
Drinkware: Old Fashioned glass
Preparation:
- Place the sugar cube in the glass.
- Saturate with bitters and muddle until dissolved.
- Add tequila and ice.
- Stir until well-chilled.
Served: On the rocks
Garnish: Orange twist
back to top
Tequila Sour
A tangy and smooth cocktail, blending the sharpness of tequila with the softness of egg white and citrus.
Ingredients:
- 2 oz Tequila
- 3/4 oz Fresh lemon juice
- 1/2 oz Simple syrup
- 1 Egg white
- Ice cubes
Drinkware: Coupe glass
Preparation:
- Fill a shaker with tequila, lemon juice, simple syrup, and egg white.
- Shake vigorously without ice to emulsify the egg white.
- Add ice and shake again until well-chilled.
- Strain into the glass.
Served: Straight up
Garnish: Lemon twist or cherry
back to top
Tequila Sunrise
A visually stunning cocktail with layers of orange and red, symbolizing a sunrise.
Ingredients:
- 2 oz Tequila
- 4 oz Orange juice
- 1/2 oz Grenadine syrup
- Ice cubes
Drinkware: Highball glass
Preparation:
- Fill a glass with ice cubes.
- Add tequila and orange juice.
- Stir well.
- Slowly pour in the grenadine (it will sink and gradually rise to mix with the other ingredients).
Served: On the rocks
Garnish: Orange slice and cherry
back to top