Tequila & Mezcal
Margaritas, Palomas, mezcal sours, and agave classics
60 recipes
Margarita
A margarita is a cocktail consisting of tequila, orange liqueur, and lime juice often served with salt on the rim of the glass.
View recipe details:3 ingredientsPaloma
A paloma is a tequila-based cocktail. The drink is made by mixing tequila with grapefruit-flavored soda and lime juice.
View recipe details:4 ingredientsLong Island Iced Tea
A Long Island iced tea is a type of alcoholic mixed drink typically made with vodka, tequila, light rum, triple sec, gin, and a splash of cola.
View recipe details:7 ingredientsTequila Sunrise
A tequila sunrise is a cocktail made of tequila, orange juice, and grenadine syrup, named for its resemblance to a sunrise when made correctly.
View recipe details:3 ingredientsTommy's Margarita
Tommy's Margarita is a variation of the classic Margarita made with tequila, fresh lime juice, and agave nectar instead of triple sec.
View recipe details:3 ingredientsNaked and Famous
The Naked and Famous is a modern classic cocktail made with equal parts mezcal, Aperol, yellow Chartreuse, and fresh lime juice.
View recipe details:4 ingredientsMezcal Negroni
A Mezcal Negroni is a smoky variation of the classic Negroni, substituting mezcal for gin. It features mezcal, sweet vermouth, and Campari.
View recipe details:3 ingredientsSpicy Margarita
A fiery twist on the classic Margarita featuring muddled jalapeño peppers.
View recipe details:5 ingredientsMezcal Sour
A smoky sour cocktail made with mezcal, lime juice, agave syrup, and egg white.
View recipe details:4 ingredientsTequila Negroni
A tequila-based riff on the classic Negroni that substitutes tequila for gin.
View recipe details:3 ingredientsFrozen Margarita
A blended Margarita made with tequila, triple sec, lime juice, and blended ice.
View recipe details:5 ingredientsOaxacan Old Fashioned
A creative twist created by Phil Ward, combining mezcal and tequila with agave syrup and mole bitters.
View recipe details:4 ingredientsTequila Collins
A Mexican twist on the classic Tom Collins made with tequila instead of gin.
View recipe details:4 ingredientsBlood Orange Margarita
A stunning ruby-red Margarita made with blood orange juice for a tart and fruity twist.
View recipe details:5 ingredientsWatermelon Margarita
A refreshing summer Margarita made with fresh watermelon juice, tequila, and triple sec.
View recipe details:4 ingredientsTequila Sunset
A reversed version of the Tequila Sunrise where blackberry liqueur floats on top to create a sunset effect.
View recipe details:3 ingredientsCointreau Margarita
The classic Margarita made with Cointreau instead of generic triple sec for a more refined flavor.
View recipe details:3 ingredientsStraw Hat
A simple and refreshing summer drink made with tequila and tomato juice.
View recipe details:4 ingredientsMango Margarita
A fruity tropical variation on the classic Margarita featuring fresh mango puree.
View recipe details:5 ingredientsTequila Mule
A tequila twist on the classic Moscow Mule, made with tequila, ginger beer, and lime juice.
View recipe details:3 ingredientsCucumber Margarita
A refreshing variation on the Margarita featuring muddled cucumber and fresh lime.
View recipe details:5 ingredientsTequila Old Fashioned
A tequila-based take on the Old Fashioned, made with reposado tequila, agave syrup, and mole bitters.
View recipe details:3 ingredientsTequila Sour
A bright and tangy cocktail made with tequila, lime juice, simple syrup, and egg white.
View recipe details:4 ingredientsElderflower Margarita
A floral and elegant twist on the Margarita using St-Germain elderflower liqueur.
View recipe details:4 ingredientsMexican Mule
A Mule variation using tequila and mezcal with ginger beer and lime.
View recipe details:4 ingredientsPineapple Margarita
A tropical Margarita made with tequila, pineapple juice, and fresh lime juice.
View recipe details:4 ingredientsBatanga
A classic Mexican highball of tequila, Mexican cola, and fresh lime juice served in a salt-rimmed glass.
View recipe details:4 ingredientsDevil's Ice Tea
A devilishly red twist on the classic Long Island Iced Tea, swapping cola for cranberry juice and adding raspberry liqueur for a bold, fruity punch.
View recipe details:8 ingredientsCoronarita
A fun and festive cocktail that combines a classic margarita with an upturned bottle of Corona beer. The beer slowly mixes into the margarita for a refreshing, citrusy experience.
View recipe details:7 ingredientsAMF Drink
The AMF (Adios Mother F***er) is a vivid electric-blue cocktail closely related to the Long Island Iced Tea. It swaps cola for blue curaçao and lemon-lime soda, delivering a bright citrus flavor and a bold, striking appearance.
View recipe details:7 ingredientsJapanese Ice Tea
A refreshing East-meets-West cocktail inspired by the Long Island Iced Tea, substituting melon liqueur (such as Midori) for triple sec to give it a distinctive sweet, fruity green character.
View recipe details:7 ingredientsAdios MF Drink
The Adios MF (Adios Mother F***er) is another name for the AMF cocktail — a Long Island Iced Tea variation with blue curaçao and lemon-lime soda. A slight addition of lemon garnish and a touch more sour mix make this version slightly more citrus-forward.
View recipe details:8 ingredientsEl Diablo
A vibrant tequila cocktail with crème de cassis, fresh lime juice, and spicy ginger beer. Sweet, tart, and fiery.
View recipe details:4 ingredientsGuava Margarita
A tropical twist on the classic Margarita, blending tequila with fresh guava juice for a sweet, exotic cocktail.
View recipe details:5 ingredientsKey Lime Margarita
A dessert-inspired margarita using tart Key lime juice and a hint of cream for a cocktail that tastes like a Key lime pie in a glass.
View recipe details:5 ingredientsSalty Chihuahua
A refreshing Mexican cocktail combining tequila with grapefruit juice and soda in a salt-rimmed glass — essentially a tequila Greyhound.
View recipe details:4 ingredientsSpicy Paloma
A fiery variation on the classic Paloma adding jalapeño-infused tequila and a chili-salt rim for extra heat.
View recipe details:5 ingredientsSpicy Pineapple Margarita
A tropical yet fiery margarita variation combining fresh pineapple juice with jalapeño-infused tequila and lime.
View recipe details:5 ingredientsTamarind Margarita
A unique Mexican-inspired margarita using sweet-sour tamarind paste for a deeply complex, earthy twist on the classic.
View recipe details:5 ingredientsTokyo Iced Tea
A vibrant green variation of the Long Island Iced Tea replacing the cola top with sour mix and Midori melon liqueur.
View recipe details:8 ingredientsYuzu Margarita
An East-meets-West cocktail combining tequila with fragrant yuzu juice for an aromatic, citrusy margarita with Japanese flair.
View recipe details:5 ingredientsMezcal Old Fashioned
A smoky spin on the Old Fashioned using mezcal, agave nectar, and mole bitters for a complex depth.
View recipe details:3 ingredientsCoconut Margarita
A tropical twist on the classic margarita, blending tequila with coconut cream and fresh lime juice.
View recipe details:4 ingredientsHibiscus Margarita
A strikingly crimson margarita with hibiscus syrup giving it a floral, tart complexity alongside tequila and lime.
View recipe details:4 ingredientsThai Chili Margarita
A fiery, aromatic margarita infused with Thai bird's eye chili and a hint of lemongrass.
View recipe details:4 ingredientsPrairie Fire
A blazing simple shot of tequila with a jolt of Tabasco sauce — not for the faint-hearted.
View recipe details:2 ingredientsMexican Firing Squad
A bold tequila cocktail with lime juice, grenadine, and bitters — vibrant, tart, and just a little dangerous.
View recipe details:4 ingredientsBeer Margarita
A festive Mexican party drink combining tequila, lime juice, and triple sec topped with light beer.
View recipe details:4 ingredientsToreador
A bold tequila cocktail with crème de cacao and a touch of cream — chocolatey and surprisingly smooth.
View recipe details:3 ingredientsDragon Fruit Margarita
A strikingly vibrant, fuchsia margarita made with fresh dragon fruit puree, tequila, and lime.
View recipe details:5 ingredientsOaxacan Negroni
A smoky mezcal Negroni variant with Campari and sweet vermouth — rich, complex, and beautifully bitter.
View recipe details:3 ingredientsTequila Daisy
The ancestor of the margarita — tequila, orange liqueur, lime juice, and grenadine served over crushed ice.
View recipe details:4 ingredientsSilk Stockings
A decadent, creamy tequila cocktail with white crème de cacao, cream, and a cinnamon-sugar rim.
View recipe details:4 ingredientsAgave Margarita
A cleaner, more agave-forward margarita using agave nectar instead of triple sec — naturally sweetened.
View recipe details:3 ingredientsRosita
A sophisticated stirred tequila cocktail with both vermouths, Campari, and bitters — a tequila Negroni cousin.
View recipe details:5 ingredientsAlmond Margarita
A nutty, silky margarita with orgeat almond syrup standing in for triple sec — smooth and unique.
View recipe details:3 ingredientsMezcal Mule
A smoky, spicy twist on the Moscow Mule with mezcal, fresh lime, and fiery ginger beer.
View recipe details:3 ingredientsTequila Fizz
A lively, egg white fizz with blanco tequila, lime, honey, and soda water — bright and frothy.
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