Tequila Drinks Recipe

Prepare glass

Run a lime wedge around the rim of a rocks or coupe glass. Dip the rim into coarse salt to coat. Set glass aside.

Add tequila, triple sec, fresh lime juice, and simple syrup into a cocktail shaker. Fill shaker with ice (about 1 cup).

Shake vigorously for 12–15 seconds until the shaker feels very cold and slightly frosty.

Fill the prepared glass with fresh ice (if desired). Double-strain the cocktail into the glass using a hawthorne and fine strainer to remove ice shards and any pulp.

Garnish with a lime wheel on the rim. Serve immediately. Yields one Margarita (adjust recipe for BOGO by making two cocktails).

Prepare glass and jalapeño

Run a lime wedge around the rim of a highball glass and dip into pink or coarse salt. Place two thin jalapeño slices in the bottom of a shaker (remove seeds for less heat). Muddle gently 5–7 times to release aroma and a touch of heat.

Add reposado tequila, fresh grapefruit juice, fresh lime juice, and agave syrup into the shaker with the muddled jalapeño. Fill with ice (about 1 cup).

Shake for 8–10 seconds to chill and slightly dilute the mixture.

Fill the prepared highball glass with fresh ice. Strain the shaken mixture into the glass over ice, then top with 3 oz club soda and gently stir once to integrate.

Garnish with a grapefruit wedge and an extra jalapeño slice on top (if desired). Serve immediately. Makes one Spicy Paloma.

Muddle mint and juices

In a shaker or mixing glass, add 6 fresh mint leaves, lemon juice, orange juice, and simple syrup. Gently muddle 6–8 times—just enough to bruise the mint and release oils without shredding the leaves.

Add tequila and a handful of cracked ice (about 1 cup) to the shaker. Shake vigorously for 8–10 seconds until chilled.

Strain into a rocks glass filled with cracked ice. Top with 1 oz club soda if you prefer a lighter, fizzy drink and stir gently once.

Garnish with a mint sprig and a thin citrus wheel (optional). Serve immediately. Makes one Citrus Tequila Smash.