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7 Tequila Cocktail Recipes, from Margaritas to Batangas

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A Grand Margarita is 1 1/2 parts reposado tequila, 3/4 part Grand Marnier, 1 part lime juice and 1/4 part agave nectar, shaken with ice and strained into an ice-filled rocks glass. Below are that recipe and six more tequila cocktails, each with measurements, method and the bottles it calls for. Shop all tequila.

1. Espoloma

Espoloma tequila and grapefruit soda highball with a lime wheel

Ingredients

  • 2 parts Espolon Blanco tequila
  • Pinch of salt
  • Squeeze of lime
  • Grapefruit soda, to top

Steps

  1. Fill a highball glass with ice.
  2. Add the tequila, salt and lime.
  3. Top with grapefruit soda and garnish with a lime wheel.

Espolon Blanco Tequila Front Bottle Shot
Espolon Blanco Tequila
Mexico ● Tequila Blanco
Sold Out - was $30.00
Why we picked it

The tequila this recipe is written for. Espolon Blanco is a blanco (silver) tequila, so the grapefruit soda and lime stay bright.

2. Grand Margarita

Grand Margarita on the rocks with a lime wedge

Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 parts Cabo Wabo Reposado tequila
  • 3/4 part Grand Marnier
  • 1 part lime juice
  • 1/4 part agave nectar (or simple syrup)

Steps

  1. Combine all the ingredients in a shaker and fill with ice.
  2. Shake, then strain into an ice-filled rocks glass.
  3. Garnish with a lime wedge.

3. Los Altos Diablo

Los Altos Diablo highball drizzled with creme de cassis

Ingredients

  • 2 parts El Tesoro Blanco tequila
  • 3/4 part fresh lime juice
  • 1/2 part Domaine de Canton ginger liqueur
  • 1/4 part Guyot crème de cassis
  • 1/4 part simple syrup
  • Club soda

Steps

  1. Add everything except the crème de cassis and club soda to a Boston shaker filled with ice, and shake vigorously.
  2. Double strain into a highball glass filled with ice.
  3. Top with club soda and drizzle the cassis over the top.
  4. Garnish with a lime wheel.

4. Hornitos Tequila Smash

Hornitos Tequila Smash in a highball glass with mint

Ingredients

  • 2 parts Hornitos Plata tequila
  • 6 mint leaves
  • 3 lime wedges
  • 3/4 part simple syrup

Steps

  1. Add the tequila, simple syrup and the juice of half a lime to an ice-filled shaker.
  2. Shake, then strain over ice into a highball glass.
  3. Garnish with mint leaves.

Hornitos Plata Tequila Front Bottle Shot
Hornitos Plata Tequila
Mexico ● Tequila Blanco
Sold Out - was $27.00
Why we picked it

The tequila this smash is built on. Hornitos Plata is a blanco (silver) tequila, so the mint and lime stay up front.

5. La Altena Old Fashioned

Tequila Old Fashioned over one large ice cube with an orange twist

Ingredients

  • 2 parts El Tesoro Añejo tequila
  • 1/3 part agave syrup
  • 2 dashes chocolate or mole bitters
  • Orange peel

Steps

  1. Combine all the ingredients in a rocks glass with one large ice cube.
  2. Stir until combined.
  3. Garnish with an orange twist.

El Tesoro Anejo Tequila Front Bottle Shot
El Tesoro Anejo Tequila
Mexico ● Tequila Anejo
  • 94 Wine
    Enthusiast
Sold Out - was $73.00
Why we picked it

An Old Fashioned shows off its base spirit, so it calls for an añejo. El Tesoro Añejo is the one this recipe uses, rated 94 by Wine Enthusiast.

6. Ancho Verde Margarita

Ancho Verde Margarita with a salted rim and lime wheel

Ingredients

  • 1 part Ancho Reyes Chile Verde liqueur
  • 1 part Espolon Blanco tequila
  • 1 part lime juice
  • 1/2 part agave nectar (or simple syrup)

Steps

  1. Add the ingredients to a cocktail shaker filled with plenty of ice and shake.
  2. Salt the rim of a rocks glass, if you like.
  3. Double strain into the glass and garnish with a lime wheel.

7. La Gritona Batanga

La Gritona Batanga with a salted rim and smoked citrus

Ingredients

  • 2 parts La Gritona Reposado tequila
  • 4 parts Mexican Coca-Cola
  • Juice of 1/2 lime, freshly squeezed

Steps

  1. Salt the rim of a rocks glass and fill it with ice.
  2. Combine all the ingredients in the glass and stir.
  3. Garnish with a slice of smoked citrus.

La Gritona Reposado Tequila Front Bottle Shot
La Gritona Reposado Tequila
Jalisco, Mexico ● Tequila Reposado
  • 95 Wine
    Enthusiast
Sold Out - was $52.00
Why we picked it

The reposado this Batanga is made with, rated 95 by Wine Enthusiast. A reposado's time in barrel stands up well to the cola.

Tequila Cocktail Questions, Answered

How do you make a Batanga?

Salt the rim of a rocks glass and fill it with ice. Add 2 parts reposado tequila, 4 parts Mexican Coca-Cola and the juice of half a lime, stir, and garnish with a slice of smoked citrus.

How do you make a tequila Old Fashioned?

Stir 2 parts añejo tequila, 1/3 part agave syrup and 2 dashes of chocolate or mole bitters in a rocks glass over one large ice cube, then garnish with an orange twist.

What is in an Ancho Verde Margarita?

1 part Ancho Reyes Chile Verde liqueur, 1 part blanco tequila, 1 part lime juice and 1/2 part agave nectar, shaken with ice and double-strained into a rocks glass, salted or not.

Which tequila should I use for a margarita?

Either works. The Grand Margarita here is made with a reposado (Cabo Wabo Reposado) and the Ancho Verde Margarita with a blanco (Espolon Blanco).

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