🍹 Time to Tequila! Celebrate International Tequila Day in Style
Whether you’re a margarita loyalist or someone who likes to sip outside the salt-rimmed box, International Tequila Day (July 24) is your golden hour to shake, stir, and sip your way through one of the world’s most iconic spirits. From its deep cultural roots to the way it’s crafted, there’s more to this agave-based beauty than meets the eye. Dive into the history of tequila or learn the basics with this beginner’s guide to tequila.
We’ve rounded up 10 tequila cocktail recipes that cover everything from timeless classics to bold new twists. Plus, for our sober sippers or designated drivers, we’ve included 2 tequila-inspired mocktails that pack all the flavour, minus the buzz.
Ready to fiesta? Let’s go.
🍸 10 Tequila Cocktail Recipes You’ll Want on Repeat
1. Classic Margarita
Ingredients:
- 60ml (2 oz) tequila
- 30ml (1 oz) lime juice
- 20ml (0.75 oz) triple sec
- Salt for the rim
- Lime wedge to garnish
Method:
Rim your glass with salt. Shake ingredients with ice and strain into a chilled glass. Garnish with lime.
2. Tequila Sunrise
Ingredients:
- 60ml (2 oz) tequila
- 120ml (4 oz) orange juice
- 15ml (0.5 oz) grenadine
- Orange slice & cherry to garnish
Method:
Fill a glass with ice. Pour tequila and OJ, then slowly drizzle in grenadine to create that iconic “sunrise” effect.
3. Spicy Jalapeño Margarita
Ingredients:
- 60ml (2 oz) tequila
- 30ml (1 oz) lime juice
- 20ml (0.75 oz) agave syrup
- 2 slices fresh jalapeño
- Salt & chilli flakes for the rim
Method:
Muddle jalapeño with lime juice and agave. Shake with tequila and ice. Strain into a glass rimmed with salt & chilli.
4. Paloma Tequila Cocktail
Ingredients:
- 60ml (2 oz) tequila
- 30ml (1 oz) lime juice
- 90ml (3 oz) grapefruit soda
- Salt for rim (optional)
Method:
Add tequila and lime juice to a glass with ice. Top with grapefruit soda and stir.
5. Tequila Mojito Cocktail
Ingredients:
- 60ml (2 oz) tequila
- 30ml (1 oz) lime juice
- 15ml (0.5 oz) agave syrup
- Soda water
- Mint leaves
Method:
Muddle mint and lime. Add tequila and agave. Shake, pour over ice, top with soda, and garnish with mint.
6. Blood Orange Tequila Sour
Ingredients:
- 60ml (2 oz) tequila
- 30ml (1 oz) blood orange juice
- 15ml (0.5 oz) lemon juice
- 10ml (0.33 oz) agave syrup
- Egg white (optional for foam)
Method:
Dry shake ingredients (no ice), then shake again with ice. Strain into a coupe glass.
7. Tequila Mule
Ingredients:
- 60ml (2 oz) tequila
- 15ml (0.5 oz) lime juice
- Ginger beer
- Mint sprig & lime wedge
Method:
Build in a copper mug with ice. Add tequila and lime juice, top with ginger beer, and stir gently.
8. Tequila & Tonic
Ingredients:
- 60ml (2 oz) tequila
- Tonic water
- Lime or grapefruit wedge
Method:
Pour tequila over ice and top with tonic. Add a citrus wedge for a refreshing twist.
9. Cucumber Tequila Cooler
Ingredients:
- 60ml (2 oz) tequila
- 30ml (1 oz) lime juice
- 15ml (0.5 oz) agave
- Sliced cucumber
- Soda water
Method:
Muddle cucumber with lime and agave. Add tequila, shake with ice, strain, and top with soda.
10. Smoky Pineapple Margarita Tequila Cocktail
Ingredients:
- 60ml (2 oz) mezcal or smoky tequila
- 45ml (1.5 oz) pineapple juice
- 30ml (1 oz) lime juice
- 10ml (0.33 oz) agave syrup
Method:
Shake all ingredients with ice and strain into a rocks glass. Garnish with a pineapple slice.
🥂 Bonus! 2 Tequila-Inspired Mocktails (Because Everyone Deserves a Sip)
11. No-Tequila Sunrise
Ingredients:
- 120ml (4 oz) orange juice
- 15ml (0.5 oz) grenadine
- 15ml (0.5 oz) lime juice
- Dash of soda water
Method:
Build over ice in a tall glass. Drizzle in grenadine. Top with soda and garnish with orange and cherry.
12. Virgin Spicy Marg
Ingredients:
- 60ml (2 oz) lime juice
- 30ml (1 oz) orange juice
- 15ml (0.5 oz) agave syrup
- Jalapeño slice
- Chilli salt rim
Method:
Muddle jalapeño, shake all ingredients with ice, and strain into a chilli-rimmed glass.
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