Spice up your summer with a glass of tequila! Discover five delicious tequila cocktails you can quickly whip up for an unforgettable night. From a classic Margarita to a Tropical Pina Colada and more, these recipes include easy-to-find ingredients like lime juice and triple sec for a unique twist on every glass.
Margarita
The classic margarita is made with tequila, triple sec and freshly-squeezed lime juice. A bit of agave syrup may be added to sweeten the drink. Shake these ingredients with crushed ice in a shaker, then strain them into a salted glass for a classic Margarita. Enjoy!
Paloma
A Paloma is a tequila-based cocktail served in a highball glass with salt around the rim. It’s made with tequila, lime juice, club soda and grapefruit soda like Fresca or Squirt. Mix equal parts of these ingredients in a shaker filled with ice, strain into the salted glass and enjoy your refreshingly delicious drink!
Tequila Sunrise
The classic Tequila Sunrise is a short, beautiful tequila cocktail to impress your guests. Mix one tequila with three parts of orange juice and top it off with a grenadine float for that unique red-orange sunrise effect. For an extra kick, add a dash of a triple sec! Garnish with a lime slice and enjoy your one-of-a-kind drink.
Tequila Sour
Tequila Sours rely on a simple mix of 1 part tequila, 1 part triple sec and 3 parts fresh lime juice. Shake the ingredients over ice and strain them into a glass, then top with either sweet and sour mix or grenadine for extra sweetness. Garnish with Maraschino cherries to complete the look.
Blood Orange and Cayenne Margarita
This sweet and spicy margarita is sure to turn some heads. Muddle half a sliced orange and a pinch of cayenne pepper in the bottom of your shaker. Add 2 ounces of tequila, 1 ounce of triple sec, 1 ounce of freshly squeezed lime juice, and 1 teaspoon of light agave nectar. Shake all ingredients and strain over fresh ice into your glass. Garnish with an orange slice for extra sweetness!