17 Tequila Cocktail Recipes to Take You Beyond the Shot

There are more ways to use tequila than just the standard margarita. A properly crafted margarita is one of history’s greatest cocktails. Over a dozen cocktail recipes can broaden your horizons on a border spirit. There are also a few margarita recipes thrown in there for good measure. These recipes will show you the versatility of a spirit that is best known for its signature cocktail but is truly capable of so much more.

Key Takeaways:

• Tequila and margaritas are virtually synonymous and for good reason.
• With a variety of expressions—bright and grassy Blanco tequila, mellower reposado, and añejo varieties as dark as bourbon—tequila is at home in all sorts of cocktails.
• Our favorite tequila cocktails showcase all sides of this versatile spirit, from a peachy blended drink to a bittersweet Negroni variation to a boozy Sazerac-inspired sipper.

“To make a perfect margarita all you need is tequila, Cointreau, lime juice, salt, and a cocktail shaker.”

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