Tequila Cocktail Recipes
Top 10 Tequila Cocktails To Try
There are many tequila cocktails, but only a few that I strongly recommend you try. If your tequila experience has been limited to shots of gold tequila with a lemon and salt, check out this list to expand your horizons.
5 Easy Tequila Cocktails Video
Tequila cocktail drinks are sure to get any party going. Watch this how-to video from About.com to learn how to make 5 easy tequila cocktail recipes. Cocktails include: Margarita (text recipe), Tequila Sunrise (text recipe), Horny Bull (text recipe), Juan Collins (text recipe), and Old Lay (text recipe).
Margarita
tequila, triple sec, lemon or lime juice
Margarita (frozen)
tequila, Triple Sec, lime juice, sour mix
Margarita Cocktail Recipes
The Margarita is one of the most popular cocktails and this iconic drink has been adapted into hundreds of new drink recipes that include a variety of flavors. This list contains many of those cocktails
Paloma
tequila, fresh grapefruit juice, lime juice, soda
Tequila Shot (Straight)
tequila, salt, lemon or lime wedge
Tequila Sunrise
tequila, orange juice, grenadine
Tequini
tequila, dry vermouth, Angostura bitters
A Bloody Good Time
anejo tequila, amaretto liqueur, blood orange juice, ginger, lemon juice, simple syrup, soda
Adjustable Rate
tequila, blackberry rum, tropical pineapple coconut liqueur, pineapple juice, orange juice
Agave Kiss
tequila, white creme de cacao, Chambord, heavy cream
Apocalypse Now (shooter)
tequila, dry vermouth, Irish cream liqueur
Apple Margarita (frozen)
tequila, Apple Pucker, apple juice, sour mix
Armani Signature Code
reposado tequila, creme de violette, bergamot juice, Prosecco
Baja Gold
Anejo tequila, triple sec, pineapple juice, lime juice
Bloody Margarita
tequila, Cointreau, blood orange juice, lime juice
Bloody Maria
tequila, tomato juice, horseradish, Tabasco sauce, Worcestershire sauce, lime juice, celery salt, pepper
Blue Lagoon Margarita
tequila, blue curacao, lemon-lime soda, lime juice, pineapple juice
Blue Margarita
tequila, blue curacao, lime juice
Brave Bull
silver tequila, Kahlua
Cadillac Margarita
tequila, Grand Marnier, lime juice
Candy Corn Cordial
reposado tequila, butterscotch schnapps, creme de cacao, orange juice, dark cocoa, candy corn
Cantarito
tequila, lemon, lime and orange juices, Squirt
Catalina Margarita
tequila, peach schnapps, blue curacao, sour mix
Carrot & Cilantro Cooler
silver tequila, carrot juice, orange juice, agave nectar, cilantro
Chocolate Peppermint Cookie
tequila, peppermint schnapps, chocolate liqueur, cream
Cinco Herradura
tequila, cranberry and pineapple juices, lemon-lime soda
Corrido Prohibidos
blanco tequila, Mexican beer, lime wedge
Corzo La Futura
tequila, Canton ginger liqueur, pineapple juice, lime juice, agave nectar
Coco Margarita
tequila, sour mix, pineapple juice, lime juice, cream of coconut
Crafty Maestro
tequila, lime juice, mint leaves, simple syrup, red pepper
Crouching Tiger (shooter)
tequila, lychee liqueur
Departini
tequila, Cognac, Cointreau, agave nectar
Devil's Handshake
tequila, lime and pineapple juices, simple syrup, sweet ginger puree, egg white
Devil's Punch
tequila, orange liqueur, Limoncello, sour mix, orange juice
Dirty Hornitini
tequila, dry vermouth, olive brine, Angostura orange bitters
Dirty Bird
tequila, coffee liqueur, milk or cream
Dobel Spicy Chill
tequila, basil, serrano chili pepper, lime juice, simple syrup
Dragon's Heart
mezcal, rum, ginger liqueur, elderflower cordial, mint-citrus syrup, blood orange juice, lime, Angostura bitters
Dulce de Tequila
reposado tequila, Cognac, Cointreau, lime juice, agave nectar
El Cinn (shooter)
blanco tequila, Tuaca Cinnaster
El Angel
tequila, mezcal, gomme syrup, orange juice, lime juice, hibiscus flowers
Electric Iced Tea
tequila, light rum, gin, vodka, blue curacao, sour mix, lemon-lime soda
El Diablo
reposado tequila, creme de cassis, lime juice, ginger beer
El Pepino
reposado tequila, triple sec, lime juice, simple syrup, cucumber, cilantro, egg
Firecracker (shooter)
tequila, Goldschlager, Rumple Mintz
El Vocho (shooter)
tequila, pineapple juice, cilantro, mint, jalapeno
Envy
silver tequila, blue curacao, pineapple juice
Freddie Fuddpucker
tequila, Galliano, orange juice
Frostbite
tequila, white creme de cacao, blue curacao, cream
Gold Cosmopolitan
tequila, Patron Citronge Orange Liqueur, blackberry juice, orange juice
Golden Margarita
Gold Tequila, Grand Mariner, Cointreau, or Triple Sec, lime juice, sour mix, orange juice
Golden Raspberry
tequila, vodka, Jägermeister, raspberry juice, grenadine
Guadalajara
reposado tequila, Fernet Branca, agave simple, Bitterman's Xocolatl Mole bitters, grapefruit oil
Guacarita
tequila, avocado, agave nectar, lime juice, cilantro leaves
Habanero Martini
tequila, dry vermouth, habanero pepper
Hawaiian Iced Tea
tequila, light rum, gin, vodka, triple sec, sour mix, pineapple juice
Hawaiian Margarita (frozen)
tequila, Triple Sec, strawberries, pineapple, sour mix
Hpnotiq Margarita
tequila, Hpnotiq liqueur, triple sec, lime juice, sour mix
Herradura Calabatini
tequila, Monin Pumpkin Spice Syrup, half and half
Highland Margarita
tequila, Grand Marnier, Drambuie, sour mix
Horny Bull
tequila, orange juice
Hypnotiq Margarita
Voodoo Tiki Blue Dragon Tequila, Hpnotiq liqueur, blue curacao, sour mix, pineapple juice
Iguana
tropical tequila, green chartreuse, cucumber, lime juice, agave nectar, mint, arugula
Jalisco High Tea
reposado tequila, lemon-verbena tea, cherry heering liqueur, simple syrup, lime juice
Jalapeno Margarita
tequila, Grand Marnier, jalapeno pepper, orange bitters, agave nectar, lime juice
Irish Cactus
tequila, Irish cream liqueur
Jamaica (Hibiscus) Margarita
blanco tequila, jamaica (hibiscus)flowers, simple syrup, lime juice
Japanese Cherry Blossom Margarita
Voodoo Tiki Desert Rose Tequila, sake, cherry syrup, sour mix, lemon juice, grenadine
Jim's Diablo
tequila, Domaine de Canton, creme de cassis, lemon juice
Juan Collins
tequila, lemon juice, sugar, club soda
Long Beach Tea
tequila, light rum, gin, vodka, triple sec, sour mix, cranberry juice
Long Island Iced Tea
tequila, vodka, rum, gin, triple sec, sour mix, cola
La Berceuse
blanco tequila, Pernod absinthe, blue agave nectar, lemon, strawberries
Look Better Naked Margarita
tequila, organic acai, agave nectar, rosemary, egg white, lime juice
Low Carb Margarita (sugar-free)
tequila, lime juice, water, orange extract, artificial sweetener
Madagascar Margarita
tequila, Navan vanilla liqueur, jalapeno, agave nectar
Margarita Jelly Shot
tequila, triple sec, lime juice, gelatin
Mango Margarita
tequila, mango liqueur, lime juice
Maxim Blitz
anejo tequila, Lillet Rouge, orange curacao, orange bitters
Melon Margarita
tequila, melon liqueur, sour mix, lime juice
Mexican Samurai (shooter)
tequila, Ty Ku liqueur
Mexi-tini
tequila, orange vodka, orange juice
Mezcal Passion
mezcal, lime juice, passion fruit juice, cucumber, agave nectar, ginger beer
Miracle Margarita
tequila, Grand Marnier, Champagne, lime juice, lemon juice, orange juice
Money Maker
blanco tequila, raspberry liqueur, Branca Menta, lemon juice, simple syrup, egg white
Modern Smuggler
blanco tequila, yuzu juice, jalapeno peppers
Office Party (shooter)
reposado tequila, lime juice, ginger syrup, grenadine, red bell pepper
Mrs. Claus[!*!AP!*!] Wildside Punch
tequila, X-Rated Fusion, pomegranate juice, cranberry juice
Orange Margarita (frozen)
tequila, Triple Sec, lime juice, orange sherbert
Old Lay
tequila, triple sec, grenadine, lime juice
Papaya Smash
anejo tequila, Aperol, agave nectar, fresh papaya fruit, orange juice, lime juice
Oaxaca Chakas
tequila, agave nectar, heavy whipping cream, milk, Oaxacan chocolate
Passion Cocktail
gold tequila, Grand Mariner, cranberry juice, lime juice
Patrón Grapefruit
tequila, orange liqueur, grapefruit juice, club soda
Patrón Pineapple
tequila, orange liqueur, pineapple juice, club soda
Patrón Pomegranate
tequila, orange liqueur, pomegranate juice, club soda
Peach Margarita (frozen)
tequila, Triple Sec, Peach Schnapps, lime juice, peaches
Pineapple Chili Margarita
blanco tequila, Cointreau, lime and pineapple juice, Tabasco habanero sauce
Pomegranate Margarita
tequila, simple syrup, fresh pomegranate seeds, passion fruit juice
Pom Padre
blanco tequila, Benedictine, PAMA, Patron Citronge, pineapple, cranberry, and lime juices
Raspberita
tequila, Frujá Raspberry, lime juice, simple syrup
Pumpkin Patch
tequila, apple cider, pumpkin spice seasoning, egg white, lime juice, honey, brown sugar
Prairie Fire (shooter)
tequila, Tabasco sauce
Raspberry Margarita
tequila, triple sec, lime juice, raspberries
Red Carpet
tequila, Patron Citonge Orange Liqueur, raspberry, lime and cranberry juices
Red Pepper Sangrita Margarita
tequila, tomato juice, sour mix, red pepper puree, black pepper, habanero tabasco sauce
Reposado Old-Fashioned
reposado tequila, bing cherries, nectarines
Rhube
tequila, strawberry liqueur, lime juice, simple syrup, rhubarb soda
Silk Stocking
reposado tequila, creme de cacao, Chambord, cream
Rosemary Lemonade
reposado tequila, organic lemonade, organic rosemary infused ice cubes
Shamrocker
tequila, melon liqueur, triple sec, orange juice
Sangrita (shooter)
tequila, tomato juice, Tabasco sauce, Worcestershire sauce - or - tequila, orange juice, grenadine, lime juice
Spanish Harlem
anejo tequila, sweet vermouth, bitters, maraschino cherry
Spiced Silver Bell
tequila, lime juice, cranberry spice syrup, ginger beer
Spicy Pina
tequila, pineapple and orange juices, simple syrup, jalapeno pepper
Strawberry Margarita
tequila, triple sec, lime juice, strawberries
Skeletons in Your Closet
tequila, DeKuyper Island Blue Tropical Schnapps, pineapple and mango juice
Sweaty Hipster
reposado tequila, orange liqueur, lime juice, grapefruit bitters, serrano-mint simple syrup
Tamarind & Tequila
tequila, tamarind nectar, simple syrup, ginger ale
Tamarind Margarita (frozen)
blanco tequila, simple syrup, tamarind concentrate, chili powder
Tequila Sour
tequila, lemon juice, simple syrup
Tangerine Margarita
tequila, Cointreau, lime juice, tangerine juice
Tequila Fuego
tequila, Tabasco sauce, jalepeno, salt, lime wedge
Tequila Slammer (shooter)
tequila, lemon-lime soda
Tequila Sunrise Margarita
tequila, triple sec, grenadine, orange juice, sour mix
Tornado
tequila, vodka, whiskey, rum, cola, sugar
Texas Tea
tequila, rum, vodka, gin, bourbon, triple sec, sweet and sour mix, cola
Tezón Caramel Apple Pie
tequila, butterscotch schnapps, apple cider, lemon juice
Tezón Grenada
tequila, grapefruit juice, grenadine
Toronha
tequila, triple sec, grapefruit juice, grenadine
Valentine's Day Cocktail
tequila, Yellow Chartreuse, lemon juice, agave nectar, serrano pepper, orange bitters
Touchdown Tea
tequila, vodka, rum, gin, triple sec, Gatorade, cola, orange juice
Tully Tea
tequila, Irish Whiskey, rum, gin, lemon juice, simple syrup, cola
Tezón Mistletoe
blanco tequila, Champagne, triple sec, pomegranate juice
Twisted Swan
tequila, black raspberry liqueur, amaretto liqueur
Z-28 (shooter)
tequila, green creme de menthe, banana liqueur
Zipper (shooter)
tequila, Grand Mariner, Irish cream liqueur
Toasted Macaroon Cocktail
tequila, coconut rum, Licor 43, Frangelico, coconut milk