Speaking of, we don't blame you if you just want to use that tequila for a round of margs. Want to go a bit fancier? We love adding a bit of Cointreau to lend some margarita vibes.
Once you've picked your poison, it's time to mix! Arguably the easiest tequila cocktail is Ranch Water it's just tequila, Topo Chico (or your favorite sparkling water), spritz of lime, and you're done. But don't stop there! Tequila reposado, which is aged for two months in oak barrels and is a bit more top shelf, is the best pick for when you need a bit more spice (perhaps for a tequilada!?). You're likely familiar with the blanco variety (also known as "silver"), which is un-aged and the perfect addition to your next margarita. Serve with a slice of grapefruit for garnish. Shake well and strain into a hurricane glass or other tall glass. Derived from the agave plant (like its cousin mezcal), tequila actually comes in five distinct forms with very different flavor profiles to match: tequila blanco, tequila añejo, tequila reposado, tequila joven, and extra añejo. To make the cocktail, start by adding vodka, cranberry juice, and grapefruit juice to a shaker filled with ice. 😎īefore we get to mixing, let's learn a bit of Tequila: 101. Stir and enjoy it I love to serve this fresh. The sea breeze can also be shaken and strained over fresh ice. Add a little ice to the pitcher or pour it over ice in the glass. Although if you can sip a tequila sunrise near the pool, that's our ideal serving suggestion. Pour 2 oz of grapefruit vodka in each, squeeze some lime juice over top, and finish with a splash of tonic water. For example, to fill a 60-ounce pitcher, combine 11 ounces (1 1/3 cups) vodka, 30 ounces (3 3/4 cups) cranberry juice, and 10 ounces (1 1/4 cups) grapefruit juice. And we're not just talking margaritas either! These recipes for palomas, tequila sunsets, and more will make you feel like you're on vacation in the dead of winter. Mix vodka, ruby red grapefruit juice, orange liqueur, and lemon juice together and pour in a glass over ice. Sure, a margarita enjoyed in the summertime (or even on Cinco de Mayo) does hit different, but we're here to say that we've got 25 recipes for tequila cocktails that are perfect no matter the day. Lukewarm take: Tequila is not just for warm weather, the beach, or shots.
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