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Calling all berry lovers! This blueberry margarita recipe combines fresh berries with classic margarita ingredients for a refreshingly sweet and…
Calling all berry lovers! This blueberry margarita recipe combines fresh berries with classic margarita ingredients for a refreshingly sweet and tart cocktail bursting with flavor. Impress your guests with this unique twist!
Want a berry-based spin on your favorite drink? Try the blueberry margarita! As two cocktail experts we’ve made margarita recipes of every color of the rainbow, and one is solidly a favorite.
What we love about this recipe: This blueberry margarita has a beautifully sweet tart flavor and a fluorescent pink-purple hue. It’s great for impressing friends for a summer party or barbecue, or for mixing up a single drink to sip on the patio. Alex and I make a lot of margaritas, and outside of the classic margarita recipe this is one of our favorite fruity spins!
The margarita is one of the most popular classic cocktails of all time, invented in Mexico in the 1930’s. The standard recipe is just 3 ingredients: tequila, orange liqueur (Triple Sec or Cointreau), and lime juice. For a blueberry margarita, all you need to do is muddle some fresh blueberries before shaking up the drink! To offset the tartness of the berries, you’ll need a hint of simple syrup. Here are the ingredients you’ll need:
This blueberry margarita works with either fresh or frozen blueberries. But we recommend thawing the berries first! This isn’t a frozen margarita, so it’s not blended in a blender. Instead, it’s shaken in a cocktail shaker with ice. The flavor is slightly fresher with fresh berries, but the difference is slight.
What’s the best orange liqueur for a blueberry margarita: Cointreau or Triple Sec? You can use either, but we’ve got a favorite. Here’s what we recommend:
Here are the basic steps for how to make a blueberry margarita! This margarita is muddled in a cocktail shaker: it’s not made in a blender like our strawberry margarita or raspberry margarita. Here are the basic steps (or jump to the full recipe):
Mixing up drinks for a crowd? You can easily make a blueberry margarita pitcher: just multiply this recipe times 4! You can make the recipe right in the pitcher; there’s no need to shake and strain. Here’s what to do:
There are so many fruity ways to make a margarita! Here are some of our top margarita recipes:
Fresh blueberries are ideal for the best flavor and texture. However, frozen blueberries can work in a pinch, but they will need to be thawed and may dilute the drink slightly.
Yes, muddling the blueberries releases their juices and intensifies the flavor.
A silver or blanco tequila is the most common choice for margaritas, including the blueberry version. It offers a clean and crisp base that allows the blueberry flavor to shine.
Yes! Simple syrup, agave nectar, or even honey can be used to sweeten your margarita to taste.
A splash of fresh lime juice will add a classic margarita element alongside the blueberry sweetness. You can also use a lime wedge for rimming the glass.
For a unique touch, rim the glass with a sugar rim. For a festive twist, use a Tajin rim (chili-lime powder blend) for a sweet and spicy contrast.
Fresh blueberries make a perfect and thematic garnish! A sprig of mint or a lime wedge also add a refreshing touch.
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 0 minutes
Total Time: 5 minutes 
Yield: 1 drink Calling all berry lovers! This blueberry margarita recipe combines fresh berries with classic margarita ingredients for a refreshingly sweet and tart cocktail bursting with flavor. Impress your guests with this unique twist!
*To convert to tablespoons, 1 ounce = 2 tablespoons
**Maple syrup also works as a natural sweetener for margaritas; it adds a nuanced sweetness without tasting like maple.
Category: Drink
Method: Shaken
Cuisine: CocktailsKeywords: Blueberry margarita, Blueberry margarita recipe
This strawberry margarita recipe is frosty, fruity and refreshing! It’s easy to make with frozen berries and a blender, a…
This strawberry margarita recipe is frosty, fruity and refreshing! It’s easy to make with frozen berries and a blender, a delightful balance of sweet and tart that’s perfect for parties.
Love margaritas but want a fruity spin? Try this tasty and refreshing Strawberry Margarita recipe! This one is frosty and fruity, full of sweet berry flavor and perfectly complimented with the zing of lime and tequila.
Why we love this recipe: The margarita pairs perfectly with fruit, and we’ve already got several fruity margarita recipes under our belt, like watermelon, mango and peach. But the strawberry margarita is our favorite! We’re 100% in love with its vibrant red color and sweet tart flavor.
The margarita is one of the most popular cocktails of all time, and the classic definition has just three ingredients: lime juice, Cointreau, and tequila. That’s what’s in our classic margarita recipe, our very favorite of them all. This strawberry margarita is like a combination between the classic and a frozen margarita! It’s made in a blender, and comes out with a frosty texture. Here are the ingredients you’ll need:
The strawberry margarita is made in a blender, so it’s not the standard way to make a classic margarita. It’s actually even easier, since you don’t need a cocktail shaker! This strawberry margarita recipe makes two drinks, so you can drink with a friend or partner, or increase the amounts of a larger size. Here’s what to do (or go to the full recipe below):
The texture of this strawberry margarita is icy, but you can also make it more of a room temperature fruity margarita. Just keep blending it! If you blend for a few minutes, it will become less icy and have more of a blended, juice like texture.
Which texture do we prefer? Well, we like it both ways! Personally I like it a little warmer so I can taste the sweet berries and edge of the tequila. But keep it icy and it’s a perfect summer cocktail for a hot afternoon on the patio.
You can use any type of tequila for this strawberry margarita, but keep the following in mind:
You can use either ripe fresh strawberries or frozen strawberries in this strawberry margarita recipe! Using fresh berries, the texture will come out with the juicy texture mentioned above.
The advantage of using frozen berries is the icy texture, kind of like a strawberry daiquiri but not as thick. Frozen berries are also very easy to store, making it simple to whip up strawberry margaritas on demand!
Want more with strawberries? Try our Best Strawberry Cocktails.
To take the drink presentation over the top, try our homemade margarita salt for the salt rim! You can even skip the orange zest and simply use lime (as shown). Tajín is another great option for the rim, a Mexican seasoning blend that adds a burst of tangy, spicy flavor.
We have lots of margarita recipes! We’ve got one for just about any occasion! Let us know if you find a favorite:
Frozen strawberries are ideal for this strawberry margarita recipe. Fresh strawberries can be used too, and they make for more of a juicy texture.
This is a blender margarita recipe, so muddling is not needed!
A silver or blanco tequila is the most common choice for margaritas, including the strawberry version. It offers a clean and crisp base that allows the strawberry flavor to shine.
Yes! Simple syrup, agave nectar, or even honey can be used to sweeten your margarita to taste.
Add the slices of ¼ jalapeno pepper, deseeded, and blend to combine.
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 0 minutes
Total Time: 5 minutes
Yield: 2 drinks This strawberry margarita recipe is frosty, fruity and refreshing! It’s easy to make with frozen berries and a blender, a delightful balance of sweet and tart that’s perfect for parties.
*Easily doubles for 4 drinks or triples for 6 drinks, based on the size of your blender (use the 2x and 3x button).
For a sweet margarita: Add make it with double the simple syrup or maple syrup, and add more to taste if desired.
For other fruit variations: Replace half of the frozen strawberries with frozen mangoes, peaches, or pineapple for different flavor combinations. Adjust the sweetener to taste.
For a spicy margarita: Remove the seeds from ¼ jalapeño pepper and roughly chop it. Add it to the blender and blend.
Rim variations: Try margarita salt or a Tajín rim, a Mexican seasoning blend of chili peppers, lime, and salt that adds a burst of tangy, spicy flavor.
Category: DrinkMethod: BlendedCuisine: VeganKeywords: Strawberry margarita recipe, strawberry margarita
Here’s how to make a Mezcal mule! This smoky version of the Moscow mule is a tasty Mexican style twist…
Here’s how to make a Mezcal mule! This smoky version of the Moscow mule is a tasty Mexican style twist on the classic.
Love mezcal? Then you must try a mezcal mule! This spin on the classic Moscow mule has a hint of smoke is full of bubbly, tangy flavor. Using the tequila-based smoky liquor infuses an irresistible sharpness to every sip!
Why we love this recipe: Alex and I love making Moscow mule variations because the gingery, bubbly flavor is so simple to mix up right in the mug, making it perfect for entertaining or just a quick happy hour drink. Infusing the classic mule with smoky flavor is such a fun way to use mezcal and always wins over mezcal afficionados (like ourselves!).
The mezcal mule is spin on the Moscow mule, a classic cocktail from the 1940’s. The original features vodka, lime and ginger beer, traditionally served in a copper mug. While most mezcal mule recipes simply switch out the vodka for smoky mezcal, we mixed ours with tequila for a balanced flavor.
The Moscow mule is such a classic that it made the list of International Bartender Association’s IBA official cocktails, meaning that it has an “official” definition. Swap in mezcal and tequila for vodka to get this Mexican style spin. The ingredients in a mezcal mule are:
Some mule recipes use only mezcal and skip the tequila. In our recipe testing, we found a mule with straight mezcal tastes very strong and overpowers the delicate bubbles of the ginger beer. Even as smoky flavor lovers, Alex and I were a bit overwhelmed by a straight mezcal drink.
Mix in some tequila and it’s the perfect balance to the flavors. If you prefer a strong smoky flavor to your mezcal mule, feel free to use equal parts mezcal and tequila here (1 ounce of each).
The mezcal mule is one of the easiest cocktails you can make! You don’t even have to use a cocktail shaker: just mix it all in the glass. Here’s how to make a mezcal mule (or jump right to the recipe):
Mezcal is a type of alcohol made from the agave plant. Only one type of agave plant (blue agave) makes tequila, but mezcal can be made from 11 different varieties of agave. What gives mezcal its signature smoky flavor is cooking the agave in pits in the ground. It brings a depth and smokiness you don’t find in tequila!
Want more drinks with this liquor? Try all our mezcal cocktails, like the Mezcal Paloma, Mezcal Negroni, Mezcal Sour, and Mezcal Margarita.
Moscow mules are traditionally served in copper mugs. Why? It’s partially because of tradition, since this is how the drink has been served since the 1940’s. But there’s also a functional reason: copper mugs immediately takes on the temperature of the drink. The sensation of taking a sip of the drink with a cool copper rim makes it taste even colder and more refreshing!
It’s a fun sensory element that’s totally worth finding the real thing for serving. But it’s not required: you can use any sort of chilled glass to serve a mule.
Where to buy copper mugs for mules? After spending years without real copper mugs, Alex and I splurged and got a set. You can use them for any type of drink, and they make great gifts, too. Here’s a link to some copper mugs.
For the best flavor for a Moscow mule, look for ginger beer made with real ginger, without artificial flavors or sweeteners. Q Ginger Beer has great flavor and is made with real ginger. It comes in small cans so you don’t have to open a large bottle. Fever Tree Ginger Beer also has great flavor; it’s made with real ginger and has no artificial sweeteners.
There are so many great Moscow mule variations to try! If you love a mezcal mule, then you’ll love these tasty spins on the classic:
They’re very similar! The main difference is the base spirit. A Moscow Mule uses vodka, while a Mezcal Mule uses mezcal, a smoky spirit made from agave. This swap adds a complex smokiness to the drink.
Yes, using a good quality canned ginger beer is perfectly acceptable. The small cans are helpful so you don’t have to open a large bottle!
A sprig of fresh mint, a cucumber slice, or a few slices of jalapeno can all add interesting flavor and visual appeal to your cocktail.
A copper mug is traditional for Moscow Mules, but it’s not essential for a Mezcal Mule. Any chilled glass will work. However, copper mugs can help keep your drink colder for longer.
The smokiness will depend on the type of mezcal you use. Espadin mezcal will offer a subtler smokiness, while other varieties can be quite smoky.
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 0 minutes
Total Time: 5 minutes
Yield: 1 drink Here’s how to make a Mezcal mule! This smoky version of the Moscow mule is a tasty Mexican style twist on the classic.
*If you’re a mezcal lover and would like a strong smoky flavor to the drink, try 1 ounce mezcal and 1 ounce tequila.
Category: DrinkMethod: StirredCuisine: CocktailKeywords: Mezcal mule
This Italian margarita recipe uses amaretto to give this classic cocktail a makeover! Fresh orange juice and almond liqueur bring…
This Italian margarita recipe uses amaretto to give this classic cocktail a makeover! Fresh orange juice and almond liqueur bring unique twist to the flavors that’s irresistible.
Want a simple makeover for your margarita? Try this Italian margarita recipe! Just like Mexican Pizza, this drink is a fusion of the best of Italian and Mexican cuisines: this time in cocktail form!
Why we love this recipe: This Mediterranean version of the classic cocktail swaps out orange liqueur for amaretto, and the almond essence adds a distinctly Italian vibe. Alex and I are big fans of traveling in Italy (Rome, Naples, and the Amalfi Coast are faves): so of course we had to try the Italian margarita!
An Italian margarita is a variation on a classic margarita that uses amaretto in place of the orange liqueur (Cointreau), in combination with orange juice, lime juice, and tequila. The flavor has notes of almond and citrus on the finish, but the beginning of the sip tastes like your favorite margarita. Think of it as a sophisticated version of a margarita, kind of like the Cadillac Margarita. Here’s what’s in an Italian margarita:
You can use orange juice from a standard navel orange and this Italian margarita turns out with a warm orange color. But for a brilliantly colored cocktail, use blood orange juice!
Blood oranges have sweet juice and a bright pink color. We love this spin on it because it’s so eye-catching, just like our blood orange margarita. If you can find blood oranges, they’re absolutely worth buying. You can also find bottled blood orange juice at many grocery stores.
Cheater tip: If you like the look but can’t find blood oranges, a drizzle of pomegranate juice or cranberry juice would work too!
Many people suggest using tequila blanco for margaritas, but generally we prefer the robust flavor of tequila reposado. Here’s what to know about the best tequila for margaritas
Either way, try to find a mid-price range tequila when you make an Italian margarita. Look for 750 ml bottles in the range of $22 to $35.
Amaretto is an almond liqueur that originates from Italy. Today it’s made around the world and is stocked in bars worldwide. It has a distinctive flavor that’s both sweet and bitter (amaretto means in Italian “little bitter”). You may know the flavor from the popular amaretto cookies, a popular Italian sweet.
It’s worth getting a bottle for your shelf: you can use it in cocktails and in desserts! More drinks that feature amaretto are an Amaretto Sour, Amaretto Coffee, or a French Connection.
The Italian margarita follows the typical margarita pattern: salt the rim, shake in a cocktail shaker, strain, garnish, serve. Shaking the drink allows it to get thoroughly chilled while slightly diluting the alcohol. Here’s an overview of how to make an Italian margarita (or jump to the recipe below):
Quick note: what type of food would you serve with Italian margaritas? You can go either way: Mexican or Italian style!
Last note: here are a few ways to take this Italian margarita over the top! Alex and I love to make these when we have time:
Alex and I are big margarita fans over here, so we’ve got lots of spins on this classic drink. Here are some of our favorite margarita recipes:
While amaretto is a key ingredient, an Italian Margarita offers a more complex flavor profile compared to a classic margarita. The amaretto adds a touch of almond sweetness that complements the tequila and lime.
Amaretto, a sweet almond liqueur, is originally from Italy. This liqueur adds a distinctive Italian touch to the margarita.
An Italian Margarita is typically shaken with ice to create a frothy texture, similar to a classic margarita.
For an Italian touch, dip the rim of the glass in amaretto before coating it with sugar or a coarse salt like sea salt.
Not at all! You can use standard orange juice and the drink will be orange in color.
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 0 minutes
Total Time: 5 minutes
Yield: 1 drink This Italian margarita recipe uses amaretto to give this classic cocktail a makeover! Fresh orange juice and almond liqueur bring unique twist to the flavors that’s irresistible.
Using blood orange juice gives the drink a bright red color; you can also use fresh squeezed orange juice for an orange color. Both drinks taste similarly citrusy.
For fun rim ideas, try margarita salt (with orange and lime zest), or a spicy Tajin rim. You could also use superfine sugar for rimming to bring out the sweet notes in the amaretto.
Category: DrinksMethod: ShakenCuisine: CocktailsKeywords: Italian Margarita
Love a good paloma? Me, too. The paloma is a delightfully fizzy grapefruit, lime and tequila cocktail hailing from Mexico. If you enjoy a Greyhound, grapefruit margarita…
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Love a good paloma? Me, too. The paloma is a delightfully fizzy grapefruit, lime and tequila cocktail hailing from Mexico. If you enjoy a Greyhound, grapefruit margarita or ranch water, this cooling drink is right up your alley.
South of the border, palomas are typically made with grapefruit soda like Squirt or Jarritos, which taste similar to Sprite to me. Up here, bartenders often mix them with fresh grapefruit juice and sparkling water instead. I prefer mine to be less sweet and more citrusy, so I love the made-from-scratch option.
This paloma recipe is made from scratch with basic ingredients. You’ll need tequila, fresh grapefruit and lime, simple syrup (which is very easy to make), and Topo Chico or sparkling water. Make them at home with top-shelf tequila and you’ll enjoy a better paloma for less money than you’d pay a restaurant.
To make this paloma, we’ll shake everything but the Topo Chico in a cocktail shaker filled with ice. Shaking the ingredients together yields the kind of paloma you’d receive at a fancy cocktail bar. It’s a brief step that is worth the extra effort.
Finally, we’ll pour the mixture into a glass filled with ice and top it with Topo Chico to retain all those glorious bubbles. You can watch how it all comes together in the brief video below.
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Here’s the ultimate frozen margarita recipe: refreshingly simple with just 4 simple ingredients! Blend up a party-sized pitcher in minutes.…
Here’s the ultimate frozen margarita recipe: refreshingly simple with just 4 simple ingredients! Blend up a party-sized pitcher in minutes.
The classic margarita is one the greatest cocktails of all time. The best way to dress it up for summer? Try this Frozen Margarita recipe!
Why we love this recipe: The frozen margarita is our favorite summer entertaining trick: it’s so simple to blend up 4 servings in minutes! Who can turn down the sweet tart goodness of a frosty margarita? It’s a great frosty, citrusy drink for the season, to serve as a summer cocktail, poolside beach drink, barbecue or cookout, and more.
The margarita is one of the most popular classic cocktails of all time: it was invented in Mexico in the 1930’s and is just as popular today. The standard recipe is just three ingredients: tequila, Triple Sec or Cointreau, and lime juice. To make the frozen version of it, you’ll just add ice!
A hint of simple syrup balances out the tartness of the icy mixture. That’s right: there’s no need for a store-bought mix! Here are the simple ingredients you’ll need:
One tip: buy a quality tequila for this recipe! Since tequila is the main flavor in this frozen margarita, spending a few extra dollars is worth it for the flavor. Look for 750 ml bottles in the range of $22 to $35.
A good frozen margarita recipe is all about getting that perfect pureed frozen texture without sacrificing flavor. Will it stay frozen or melt within 2 seconds of pouring it into the glass? We tested a variety of methods and came up with the frozen margarita recipe here (go to the full recipe below for quantities):
You can use kosher salt or chunky sea salt for the rim, like Himalayan pink sea salt. To make it look even more festive, use colorful margarita salt with orange and lime zest. You’ll already have the limes for when making this frozen margarita (just make sure to zest them first!).
Or, try a Tajín rim: it’s a Mexican seasoning blend of chili peppers, lime, and salt that adds a burst of tangy, spicy flavor.
To prep this frozen margarita in advance, we recommend mixing up the liquids prior to serving and refrigerate up to 2 days in advance. Blend up the drink right immediately serving. You can also freeze your glasses prior to serving to slow the drink from melting (freeze them 30 minutes to 2 hours in advance).
If you love this frozen margarita recipe, you’ll love our collection of margarita recipes, from Cadillac to virgin to pitcher margaritas. Here are a few favorites:
Outside of this frozen margarita recipe, here are a few of our favorite frozen alcoholic drinks:
No! While margarita machines are convenient, you can easily make delicious frozen margaritas at home with a regular blender.
If your frozen margarita is too icy, add a little bit more water or lime juice (a teaspoon or so), and blend again.
Yes, you can! Blend all the ingredients except the ice and store the mixture in the freezer for up to 24 hours. When ready to serve, blend the mixture with ice until frozen.
Replace the ice in the recipe below with 4 cups frozen strawberries or diced frozen mango cubes.
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 0 minutes
Total Time: 5 minutes
Yield: 4 Here’s the ultimate frozen margarita recipe: refreshingly simple with just 4 simple ingredients! Blend up a party-sized pitcher in minutes.
*Make ahead tip: To make this drink in advance, mix up the liquids prior to serving and refrigerate up to 2 days in advance. Blend up the drink right immediately serving. You can also freeze your glasses prior to serving to slow the drink from melting (freeze them 30 minutes to 2 hours in advance).
Fruity variations: Replace the ice in the recipe above with 4 cups frozen strawberries or diced frozen mango cubes.
Category: DrinkMethod: BlendedCuisine: AmericanKeywords: Frozen margarita recipe, Frozen margarita, How to make frozen margaritas, Best frozen margarita recipe
Step up your margarita game with the Cadillac Margarita! It uses top-shelf tequila and Grand Marnier liqueur for a smooth,…
Step up your margarita game with the Cadillac Margarita! It uses top-shelf tequila and Grand Marnier liqueur for a smooth, sophisticated twist.
Want a sophisticated spin on the margarita? When we have friends over and want to step it up a notch, we pull out the Cadillac! It’s of our favorite spins on this classic tequila cocktail using top quality tequila and Grand Marnier. It has a smooth, nuanced flavor that makes everyone say, “Wow! What’s in this?”
Why we love a Cadillac margarita: As two cocktail experts with over 300 cocktail recipes in our library and 25+ margarita recipes under our belt, the Cadillac is a tried and true favorite! The pop of citrus against the bitter orange, vanilla and oak notes in the Grand Marnier gets us every time. It’s a great way to step up your cocktail game with very little effort.
A Cadillac margarita is a version of the classic margarita using premium ingredients: best quality tequila and orange liqueur, with Grand Marnier floated onto the top of the drink. This luxurious spin on the classic is believed to have gained mainstream popularity in the 1980s in Southern California restaurant chains. Adding the nuanced, sophisticated Grand Marnier flavor takes this drink over the top. Here are the ingredients you’ll use:
You’ll pour the Grand Marnier right onto the other ingredients so that it floats on top (though it gradually sinks to the bottom over time). If you prefer a margarita on the sweeter side, you can add a hint of simple syrup or agave nectar. But we like it without added sweetener: the drink comes out perfectly balanced and the smooth, citrusy flavor makes it irresistible.
Grand Marnier is a French brandy liqueur made with Cognac, bitter orange, and sugar. The bottle you’ll most often see is called Cordon Rouge, the Grand Marnier brand’s most popular product. What does Grand Marnier taste like? You’ll taste bitter orange and brandy first, then the sip finishes with notes of vanilla and oak.
Many margarita recipes use tequila blanco (unaged or “new” tequila). For the Cadillac margarita, we like it best with a tequila reposado (aged). We like how it gives the drink even more layers of flavor with notes of caramel, honey and vanilla.
The Cadillac Margarita is comes together simply by shaking up a few ingredients, then floating the Grand Marnier over the top.
You can use simple kosher salt for the rim or step it up with colorful margarita salt with lime and orange zest. Or, try a Tajín rim: it’s a Mexican seasoning blend of chili peppers, lime, and salt that adds a burst of tangy, spicy flavor.
This Cadillac Margarita is a hands-down classic! Here are a few more of our refreshing cocktail recipes you might also enjoy:
A classic margarita uses tequila, lime juice, and sweetener, while a Cadillac margarita adds a splash of luxury with Grand Marnier, a French orange liqueur. This gives the Cadillac margarita a smoother, more complex flavor profile. Some Cadillac margaritas also use a premium tequila or a tequila reposado.
For the best results, use a premium reposado tequila. This aged tequila has a smoother flavor that complements the Grand Marnier without overpowering it.
You can add a hint of simple syrup or agave nectar, to taste.
Simple kosher salt works well, or try mixing it up with margarita salt, a chili lime salt rim for a spicy kick, or a Tajín rim.
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 0 minutes
Total Time: 5 minutes
Yield: 1 Step up your margarita game with the Cadillac Margarita: it uses top-shelf tequila and Grand Marnier liqueur to add sophistication and style!
To convert to tablespoons, 1 ounce = 2 tablespoons
Sweet variation: If you prefer a margarita on the sweeter side, add a hint of simple syrup or agave nectar, to taste (start with 1 teaspoon).
Rim variations: Try margarita salt, a chili lime salt rim for a spicy kick, or a Tajín rim.
Category: DrinkMethod: StirredCuisine: CocktailKeywords: Cadillac Margarita, Cadillac margarita recipe
Ranch water is a Texas-born tequila highball cocktail made with lime and Topo Chico! This drink is all about cooling…
Ranch water is a Texas-born tequila highball cocktail made with lime and Topo Chico! This drink is all about cooling off on hot days.
Here’s a simple cocktail that’s bubbly, zingy and perfect for summer: ranch water! It’s the unofficial drink of West Texas, a tequila highball made with lime juice and sparkling Topo Chico.
One of our dearest friends, a native Texan, suggested we try out this “new” drink a few years ago, and after one sip, we were sold. Now it’s taken the country by storm and vaulted into popularity as one of the top summer drinks! It’s like a bubbly, lighter spin on the margarita, with all the tangy citrus but less sweetness and booze. It’s laid back and carefree, perfect for patio sipping. Come make it with us!
Ranch water is a tequila highball cocktail that hails from West Texas. No one knows exactly how it came to be, or even how it got the name. Some people say a Texas rancher invented it in the 1960’s, but there’s no documentation of how it came to be.
It was a word-of-mouth drink until around 2010, when bartenders in Texas started adding it to their menus. The ingredients you’ll need for ranch water are:
There’s no exact science behind ranch water! Because it was a word-of-mouth cocktail for so long, it’s more about vibe than precise quantities. You can use as much lime, tequila, and soda water as you’d like, but this is the formula we feel packs the right zingy, bubbly punch. Here’s how to make ranch water:
Ranch Water isn’t the most sophisticated of cocktails, so it doesn’t require pulling out a top-shelf liquor. Find a mid-priced tequila for Ranch Water. You can use either tequila blanco (“new” or un-aged tequila) or tequila reposado (aged). The aged tequila has more nuance in flavor and makes for a more interesting drink. Look for 750 ml bottles in the range of $22 to $35 (anything cheaper isn’t worth buying). A few tequila brands that we recommend are:
Are you a tequila fan? Pick from these tequila cocktails:
Tequila blanco (silver tequila) is the classic choice. Its clean and crisp flavor complements the lime and sparkling water perfectly. However, feel free to experiment with reposado tequila for a touch of oaky complexity.
Topo Chico, a Mexican sparkling mineral water known for its subtle sweetness and minerality, is the traditional choice. However, any type of plain club soda or sparkling water you enjoy will work. (We like it best with Topo Chico!)
A typical class of ranch water has 3 oz tequila, which is 2 shots. If desired, you can use less and have a more watered down drink.
Absolutely! It’s lighter than margaritas or daiquiris, making it perfect for hot weather.
Prep Time: 3 minutes
Cook Time: 0 minutes
Total Time: 3 minutes
Yield: 1 drink Ranch water is a Texas-born tequila highball cocktail made with lime and Topo Chico! This drink is all about cooling off on hot days.
*To convert to ounces, 1 ounce = 2 tablespoons.
Category: DrinkMethod: MixedCuisine: CocktailsKeywords: Ranch Water, Tequila Highball
Here are the top tequila cocktails! These drinks have something for everyone, from the classic margarita to the Mexican mule,…
Here are the top tequila cocktails! These drinks have something for everyone, from the classic margarita to the Mexican mule, tequila sunrise, and more.
Got a bottle of tequila to use up? Tequila is quickly becoming one of the best selling liquors in America. It’s best known for the margarita, but tequila is extremely versatile and stars in many classic cocktails.
This Mexican liquor made from the agave plant is at home in classic drinks like the margarita, Paloma, and Mexican mule. But it’s equally as tasty in a 1920’s style sour cocktail like the Tequila Sour, or a Bloody Maria, a spin on the Bloody Mary. With so many tasty mixed drinks to try…let’s start mixing! Want to start simple? Try these 2 Ingredient Tequila Drinks.
The classic margarita is the best known of all tequila cocktails, invented in in Mexico in the late 1930’s. Here's the classic way to make it: with three ingredients and a salt rim. It's true perfection. Or, try more margarita recipes like Mezcal, Skinny, Mango, and more.
Ingredients: Tequila, Cointreau, lime juice
Cousin of the margarita, this easy tequila cocktail recipe uses grapefruit instead of lime! Changing up the citrus makes for a simple sour that’s sweet tart and refreshing. It’s perfect for happy hour drinks, or it works as a brunch drink as well. The Paloma is traditionally made with grapefruit soda, but this recipe is a fresh spin using grapefruit juice and soda water.
Ingredients: Tequila, grapefruit, lime, simple syrup, soda water
Ranch Water is the unofficial drink of West Texas, essentially a tequila highball cocktail made with lime juice and Topo Chico. It’s like a bubbly, lighter version of the classic margarita, with all the tangy lime but less sweetness and booze.
Ingredients: Tequila, lime juice, Topo Chico (or other mineral water)
The tequila sunrise is a vibrant cocktail with layered colors of a summer sunset. All you need is 3 ingredients: and no special techniques or equipment. The flavor is refreshingly sweet, with just a hint of tequila. Try it with homemade grenadine!
Ingredients: Tequila, orange juice, grenadine
Here's a uniquely delicious tequila cocktail: the Siesta! This unexpected combination of tequila, Campari and fresh citrus juice is deliciously intriguing. Each sip is balanced and refreshing, with a sweet tart body and a hint of bitter on the finish. One sip in, you'll be sold.
Ingredients: Campari, tequila, grapefruit juice and lime juice
Next up in our tequila cocktails: the tequila sour! It's a delightfully refreshing sweet tart drink with a frothy foam topping! Consider it a mashup of a 1920’s sour cocktail with a margarita. This tasty drink has vintage vibes and a zingy lemon lime flavor.
Ingredients: Tequila, lemon juice, lime juice, simple syrup, bitters, egg white
One of the best tequila cocktails out there is the Mexican mule! This drink is bold, bubbly, and ready to spice up your next gathering. A spin on the Moscow Mule, the way the bite of the tequila combines with spicy ginger and zingy lime makes it uniquely irresistible.
Ingredients: Tequila, lime juice, ginger beer
Here’s a highball at the top our favorite tequila drinks: the El Diablo! This one flies under the radar, but take one sip and you’ll become a new convert. Bold berries, zingy lime, spicy ginger, and tequila meld together in a way that’s indescribable. You’ve just got to taste!
Ingredients: Tequila reposado, crème de cassis, lime juice, ginger beer
Here's a must-try cocktail for tequila lovers: the Cantarito! This tequila drink is similar to a Paloma, but it’s loaded with citrus juices like orange, lemon and lime. Layer it in the traditional clay cup, and it’s a light and refreshing drink that tastes even better sipped out of a cold earthenware rim. Don’t have one? You can serve it in a highball glass too.
Ingredients: Tequila, orange juice, lemon juice, lime juice, grapefruit soda, salt
The Bloody Mary is a classic vodka cocktail, but swap out the liquor for tequila for this spin on the classic! It's absolutely worth trying: it's tangy, spicy, and perfectly seasoned. The tequila brings a bright nuance to the drink, where vodka can get lost.
Ingredients: Tequila, lemon, tomato juice, horseradish, Tabasco, Worcestershire, celery salt
If you’re a tequila lover, run to to mix up the Oaxaca Old Fashioned! This modern classic cocktail is the pristine union of smoky mezcal, tequila, sweet agave and chocolate bitters. Take one sip, and you’ll take your hat off to the bartender who cooked this one up in 2007.
Ingredients: Tequila reposado, mezcal, agave syrup, chocolate bitters
The Espresso Martini is trending as one of the most popular cocktails, so it's only natural to try a tequila-based spin on this drink! Use tequila instead of vodka brings and earthiness to this classic drink. Shake it up and enjoy this buzz-worthy cocktail! (Use 1 oz tequila in place of 1 ½ oz vodka in the linked recipe).
Ingredients: Tequila, espresso, Kahlua or coffee liqueur, simple syrup
Blending up drinks for a crowd? Try the frozen margarita! With just 4 ingredients, it's fast and easy to blend up a big pitcher of this refreshing frozen cocktail.
Ingredients: Tequila, Cointreau, lime juice, simple syrup
Here’s a refreshing tequila cocktail that’s so easy, you only need 1 minute: the Tequila Soda! Cousin of the Vodka Soda, this drink pairs tequila and soda water for a refreshing, bubbly highball cocktail. It’s one that’s perfect for sipping on the patio, or to mix up when impromptu visitors drop by.
Ingredients: Tequila, soda water, lime wedges
Here’s a deliciously easy tequila cocktail…Tequila Lemonade! The zippy citrus goes hand in hand with the zing of the spirit’s finish. So why not mix them into a quick 2 ingredient cocktail? It comes together in a flash, and it's like an easy version of a margarita!
Ingredients: Tequila, lemon juice, sugar
We’re all about easy tequila cocktails that come together in a flash! Sometimes you have time to plan ahead, but others you just want to a sipper for the patio. Enter: Tequila and Pineapple Juice! With 2 ingredients, you’ve got a tasty drink that tastes like a legit cocktail.
Ingredients: Tequila, pineapple juice
As the name implies, the Cadillac Magarita is a sophisticated version of the margarita. Float Grand Marnier on top of your classic margarita and you’ve got the Cadillac. It has a nuanced flavor that will wow everyone.
Ingredients: Tequila, Grand Marnier, Cointreau, lime juice
This spin is a tequila-based twist on a classic Irish Coffee, much like tequila twists like the Mexican mule or the Bloody Maria. Mix two Mexican liqueurs into coffee — tequila and Kahlua — and you get an irresistibly delicious spin on spiked coffee.
Ingredients: Tequila, coffee, Kahlua, Triple sec, vanilla extract
Love tequila and a good G&T? Then here’s your new favorite drink: the Tequila and Tonic! It’s tart and bubbly, with just the right bite from the tequila. It’s a cousin to Ranch Water and Tequila Soda, but using tonic water instead: which gives it an intriguing sweetness and light bitter note on the finish.
Ingredients: Tequila, tonic water, lime wedges
When it comes to tequila mixers, we’re always on the lookout. So why not orange juice? Tequila and orange make a natural pairing, in both the Tequila Screwdriver and the Tequila Sunrise!
Ingredients: Tequila, orange juice
An Italian margarita is a variation on a classic margarita that uses amaretto in place of the orange liqueur (Cointreau), in combination with orange juice, lime juice, and tequila. The flavor has notes of almond and citrus on the finish, making a intriguing spin on the classic!
Ingredients: Tequila, orange juice, amaretto, lime juice
Swap in your reposado tequila for whiskey in a spin on the classic drink! The sophisticated Manhattan cocktail is among the first cocktails in history, and has stood the test of time. It’s got only three ingredients, but there’s so much flavor in one sip! This aged tequila has notes like vanilla and oak similar to whiskey, which makes it shine in this drink. (Swap it 1 for 1 in the linked recipe and use orange bitters.)
Ingredients: Tequila reposado, sweet vermouth, orange bitters
Here’s a tequila mixer that makes a surprisingly balanced drink: Tequila and Ginger Ale! Ginger beer is often mixed with tequila in a Mexican Mule, but ginger ale is something altogether different. The sweet, delicately bubbly ale makes a surprisingly tasty pair with the oaky and vanilla notes of tequila reposado
Ingredients: Tequila, ginger ale
Want to mix up your tequila drink repertoire? Try the Mexican Martini, aka Tequila Martini! Invented in Texas, there are lots of variations on this fusion concept of serving a margarita straight up like the standard martini. Like a good margarita, this one is seriously tangy and not too sweet.
Ingredients: Tequila, Cointreau, lime juice, dry vermouth, olive garnish
The Negroni is another one of the most popular cocktails, and why not try a tequila spin? Swap out the gin for tequila in this famous equal parts cocktail for an intriguing spin that's both dry and complex. Or, try the Rosita, a more nuanced spin that's become a modern classic.
Ingredients: Tequila, sweet vermouth, Campari
The secret to the best tequila cocktails? Buy a good tequila! A cocktail is only as good as the alcohol you use. Look for a mid-price range tequila (or a high end one, if your budget allows). You can buy either blanco or reposado, depending on the drink. Here’s the difference between these types of tequila and when to use them:
Prep Time: 5 minutes
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Total Time: 5 minutes
Yield: 1 drink Combine tequila and grapefruit and you’ve got the classic Mexican paloma cocktail! Here’s how to make this tangy and refreshing drink.
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