Tequila

Tequila is a Blue Agave-based spirit made primarily in the area surrounding the city of Tequila, Mexico. Tequila is most often made at 80 proof, but can be produced between 70-110 proof. Most distillers will distill to 100 proof and then cut it down with water to reduce its harshness. The most respected brands distill the tequila right to 80 proof.

Tequila Drink Recipes

Forty-Thrita

  • 2 parts Licor 43
  • 2 parts tequila
  • 6 parts sour mix
  • Orange or lime wedge
  • Salt (optional)

6-Shooter

  • 1/3 oz Tequila
  • 1/3 oz Kahlua Coffee Liqueur
  • 1/3 oz Butterscotch Schnapps
  • 1/3 oz Amaretto Liqueur
  • 1/3 oz Cinnamon Schnapps
  • 1/3 oz Bailey's Irish Cream

Chimayó

  • 1 1/2 oz Tequila
  • 1 oz Apple Cider
  • 1/4 oz Lemon Juice
  • 1/4 oz Creme de Cassis

Cranberry Margarita

  • 1 1/2 oz Tequila
  • 1 oz Lime Juice
  • 1 1/2 oz Triple Sec
  • 1 1/2 oz Sweet and Sour Mix
  • 2 oz Cranberry Juice

Blend with ice.

Fancy Margarita

  • 7 parts Tequila
  • 4 parts Triple Sec
  • 3 parts Lemon or Lime juice

Shake with ice and pore into a salt-rimmed glass.

Four Horsemen

  • 1 Part Tequila
  • 1 Part Jagermeister Liqueur
  • 1 Part Peppermint Liqueur
  • 1 Part Bacardi 151

Pour contents in shaker over ice and shake well. Pour into glass.

Italian Margarita

  • 1 oz Amaretto Almond Liqueur
  • 2 oz Sweet & Sour Mix
  • 1/2 oz Tequila
  • 1/2 oz Triple Sec

Pour into a margarita glass and stir. Add ice cubes.

Jell-O Margarita

  • 1/2 cup Tequila
  • 1/2 cup Margarita Mix
  • 1 cup Boiling Water
  • 1 package Jello
  • 1 slice Lime

Mix ingredients together while stirring. Once everything dissolves, chill till it sets.

43 Vanilla Margarita

  • 3/4 oz. Licor 43
  • 3/4 oz. tequila
  • 1-1/2 oz. fresh lemon juice
  • 3/4 oz. simple syrup
  • Lime wheel

Marcelita

  • 1 oz Tequila
  • 1 oz Alize Red Passion Liqueur
  • 1/2 oz Cointreau Orange Liqueur
  • 1 oz Lime Juice
  • 1 oz Orange Juice
  • 1 oz Cranberry Juice

Shake with ice and pore into a salt-rimmed glass.

Tequila Sunrise

  • 3 parts Tequila
  • 6 parts Orange Juice
  • 1 part Grenadine Syrup

Tequila Sunset

  • 3 parts Tequila
  • 6 parts Orange Juice
  • 1 part Blackberry Brandy
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