What's your take on tequila? Would you consider yourself an enthusiast or call yourself an occasional drinker who enjoys shots to wrap up their drinking session? You're far from the truth if you find tequila synonymous with shots. This versatile spirit offers so much more! From the bold and refreshing to the subtly sweet, it can make delicious cocktails to treat your palate. To give you a taste, here are:
5 Must-Try Tequila Cocktails That Go Beyond a Margarita
1. Cantarito
If you've tried the Paloma, you will love Carntarito. If you go to a bar and you're served this cocktail, we expect your first expression to be a surprise. It looks different from your average cocktail, served in a clay vessel like a vase or pot - hence the name. Cántaro means pitcher in Spanish. The clay vessel keeps the drink cold.
Recipe
● Mix tequila, grapefruit juice, lime juice, and orange juice.
● Top with a grapefruit soda and a pinch of salt.
● Rim the glass with Tajín seasoning (a mix of sea salt, lime, and chili peppers).
● Garnish with a lime wedge and/or grapefruit slice.
2. Coquito
It wouldn't generally be on the list of tequila cocktails because of its traditional relationship with rum, but you can forget the rum and use luxury tequila to add spice to the vibe. While there are different variations of this recipe, we have one you will love.
Recipe
● Mix coconut milk or cream, condensed milk, evaporated milk, and spices like vanilla, nutmeg, and cinnamon.
● Mix the ingredients in a blender or heat them in a pan.
● Garnish with a cinnamon stick, and enjoy your drink.
3. Oaxaca Old Fashioned
You've probably heard about the traditional Old Fashioned cocktail, but what about the Oaxaca Old Fashioned? Don't be misled by its name—this cocktail has been around for only a few decades and is not as old-fashioned as you might think. The regular Old Fashioned contains rye, agave, bitters, and orange peel garnish. The Oaxaca variant is slightly modified.
Recipe
● Add tequila and mezcal, sugar/agave, and bitters, and shake them for an even mix.
● Put large ice cubes in a rocks glass and pour the formula into it.
● Garnish with an orange peel.
4. Rosita
Our #4 is a stronger and a little bitter one. There are various stories of its origins, but we could simply use the recipe to cook up some tequila magic. In the Rosita, you will swap the gin for tequila.
Recipe
● Add tequila, dry vermouth, sweet vermouth, bitters, and Campari and mix them.
● Strain and pour the ingredients into a rocks glass with a large ice cube.
● Garnish with a grapefruit or lemon peel.
5. El Diablo
We gave you the sweet and bitter cocktail recipes. Now, we want to end it with a bold and spectacular note. The El Diablo is a visual treat with a tempting dark berry hue—it's almost a neon color. When it originated in the 40s, it typically used ginger ale, but things have changed. The addition of crème de cassis (French blackcurrant liqueur) balances ginger's spiciness and lime's tartness perfectly.
Recipe
● Mix infused tequila, ginger beer/syrup, lime juice, and crème de cassis.
● Pour the mix into a highball or Collins glass.
● Garnish with a lime wedge.
Our love for tequila is due to its distinctive allure and diversity; you can use it in different ways. Whether you want something fruity or tropical, these exciting recipes are intended to take your tequila cocktail experience a few notches higher. Start your mixology regimen now!
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