While a margarita is a classic and ranch water is refreshing, pushing flavor boundaries makes cocktail hour entertaining. These creative tequila cocktails shake up a new take on the iconic agave spirit.
From the crisp, sometimes floral blanco tequila to a warm, slightly sweet aged reposado, tequila is a nuanced spirit. While some people might remember simple shots enjoyed with a sprinkling of salt and a lime wedge, today’s tequila is more than just another well pour.
Distillers continue to evolve the classic spirit. Craftsmanship and storytelling are vital to better appreciating the spirit.
With occasion drinking and conscious sipping trending, people thirst for a single cocktail that satisfies. Layered flavors, curious combinations, and elevated presentation blend together to make that signature sipper taste even more satisfying.
Shake Up Creative Tequila Cocktails at Your Next Event
From tea infused cocktails to fresh fruit infusions, cocktail hour channels current beverage trends. Those few ounces of liquor take build on popular beverages. If a person loves hibiscus tea by the pool, why not turn it into a cocktail. Those leftover strawberries from a morning smoothie can easily become an afternoon sipper.
Dos Hombres Hibiscus Cooler
Hibiscus is a popular flavor combination with tequila. The complimentary floral notes make the drink refreshing. In this cocktail, the splash of soda water makes it bubbly and fun. Personally, Topo Chico would be a great choice to add some minerality to the beverage.
Ingredients:
- 1 ½ oz Dos Hombres Tequila Blanco
- ½ oz Agave Syrup
- ¾ oz Fresh Lime Juice
- 1 oz Hibiscus Tea
- Soda Water (to top)
Directions:
- Add all ingredients minus soda water to a shaker tin with ice. Shake then strain into a rocks glass over ice. Top with soda water. Garnish with dried hibiscus flowers and lime wheel. Enjoy!
Strawberry Limeade
Fresh fruit is always better than a mix. In this cocktail, muddled strawberries add that juicy, sweet note to the cocktail. It is a simple twist on a Ranch Water or a fresher version of a margarita.
Ingredients:
- 2 oz Dulce Vida Organic Blanco Tequila
- 4 oz Limeade
- Topo Chico (to top)
- Strawberries (to muddle, plus more to garnish)
- Lime Wheel (to garnish)
Directions:
- Add one strawberry to the bottom of a highball glass, then muddle. Add the tequila, limeade, and ice. Top with topo chico and garnish with a fresh lime wheel and strawberry.
El Charro Negro
Since the dirty soda trend continues to be fresh, colas are having a moment. The Cuba Libre might be the classic cola cocktail but tequila, lime, and cola is a great choice as well. This cocktail can swap all types of colas. From zero sugar varieties to fruity infusions, there are plenty of ways to make this option unique.
Ingredients:
- 2 oz Pocho Fino Blanco Tequila
- ½ oz Lime Juice
- Pinch Salt
- Cola to top (Fluffy’s Version: sub in Diet Coke)
Directions:
- Add Pocho Fino Blanco Tequila, lime and salt over ice. Top with cola. Light stir.
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