9 tequila cocktails recipes

Tequila: name, a Mexican liqueur made from agave. Also known as one of the most popular mixable drinks for cocktails.

For National Tequila Day on July 24, we’ve decided to host some of our favorite cocktails with a tequila base. We’ve rounded up some really awesome recipes including trademarks from top brands Dano’s dangerous tequila and Cincoro.

Did your favorite mix make our list? Read on and try to find a new favorite!

See also: 4 delicious summer cocktail recipes to make with herbs from your garden

Summer sangria

• 1 bottle of rosé wine
• ½ cup of Dano’s Pineapple & Jalapeno Tequila
• â…œ cup of triple sec
• â…œ cup of lime juice
• 1 cup of orange juice

From that list, there’s a Spanish classic made with tequila and wine. Refrigerate the wine for a day and mix all the ingredients in one pitcher. Garnish the cocktail with strawberries and pineapple, but you can add lime slices and jalapeño for extra spice. Serve over ice for four to six friends.

La Paloma

• ¼ cup of Dano’s Blanco
• ½ cup grapefruit soda
• â…› cup of lime juice

A wonderful traditional cocktail for one person. Mix all the ingredients together and pour into a glass on the rocks. If you’re asking for a garnish, try a lime wedge.

Loco El Burro

• ¼ cup Dano’s Pineapple & Jalapeno Tequila
• 3 tablespoons of ginger beer
• 1 tablespoon of simple syrup
• Lime juice splash

Not sure if you need a translator for this cocktail with a kick, but for those looking for a spicy punch, this one is for you. Take a highball glass and fill it with ice cubes, then mix all the ingredients together. Garnish with more jalapeño and pineapple, if desired. We also have a simple syrup recipe that you can use.

El Diablo

• ¼ cup Cincoro reposado tequila
• 6 ounces of mashed blackberries
• 1 tablespoon of agave nectar
• ¼ cup of ginger beer
• Splash of sparkling water
• Lime and blackberry wheel garnish

One of the most famous tequila cocktails, this blackberry blend is easy to taste and fun to make. Place the blackberries, lime juice and agave nectar in a mixing glass first, then stir to perfection. Add the ice and tequila, and shake well. Strain over ice in a tall glass and garnish with the ginger beer mixture and a little soda. Garnish with the lime wheel and blackberries, and enjoy!

Margarita

• ¼ cup Cincoro blanco tequila
• â…› cup of lime juice
• 1.5 tablespoons of Cointreau
• ½ tablespoon of agave nectar

No introduction needed for this one. Put all these ingredients in a shaker and shake well, then strain into a traditional old-fashioned glass with ice cubes. Garnish the drink with a lime wedge if you wish and enjoy in the sun.

Matador

• 1 tablespoon of lime juice
• 3 tablespoons of white tequila
• ½ cup pineapple juice
• ½ teaspoon of simple syrup
• Lime wedges and pineapple pieces

This fruit-filled fusion is a tropical treat that can brighten up anyone’s day. Put the lime juice, tequila, pineapple juice, and simple syrup in a cocktail shaker and use it well. Serve over ice in a traditional glass and garnish with lime and pineapple. Enjoy!

Tequila Sunrise

• â…“ cup of orange juice
• 3 tablespoons of silver tequila
• 1 tablespoon of grenadine
• Maraschino cherry and orange slice

A cocktail for the rockstar in all of us (see The Eagles, Keith Richards and more). Pour the orange juice and tequila over ice in a tall glass and garnish with grenadine. Garnish with cherries and orange slices, and enjoy with ’70s ballads galore.

Chalino Special

• 1 tablespoon of lime juice
• 1 tablespoon of lemon juice
• 3 tablespoons of white tequila
• 1.5 tablespoons of Chambord
• ½ tablespoon of simple syrup

A Prohibition-era cocktail, the Chalino is unique among others on this list due to a lack of ginger beer, replacing it with a traditional French liqueur instead. Take a cocktail shaker and place the lime juice, lemon juice, white tequila, Chambord, and simple syrup inside. Shake vigorously and pour into a martini glass, and garnish with lemon zest. Enjoy old sport with passion and desire.

Silver monk

• 1 sprig of mint
• 6 thin slices of cucumber
• 2 tablespoons of simple syrup
• pinch of salt
• 3 tablespoons of white tequila
• 1 tablespoon of green chartreuse
• Lime juice splash

We saved this one for last, due to its lengthy process, but it’s a worthy margarita rival. Made with extra salt and adding French Chartreuse to the mix, this is a sophisticated blend that anyone can enjoy. Combine the mint, simple syrup, salt and three of the cucumber slices in a cocktail shaker and let sit for a minute or two. Add tequila, chartreuse and lime juice, and garnish with ice cubes. Stir the mixture and filter into a cut glass. Garnish with the rest of the cucumber and enjoy your savory mixture!