10 Best Tequilas for the Ultimate Margaritas
Check out which brand Ree uses to make margs at P-Town!
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When it comes to tequila drinks, the first thing that comes to mind is an icy cold margarita. And it’s easy to see why—the popular cocktail can go with all your favorite taco recipes, party dips, and even with pizza! Just ask Ree Drummond who serves a fun variation of Marg-a-Ree-Tas at her pizza shop in Pawhuska. While those are made with cucumbers and mint, other versions she’s tried over the years include strawberry margaritas, watermelon margaritas, and even a spicy jalapeño margarita.
No matter what the flavor might be, there’s one thing that every good margarita needs: tequila. But what’s the best tequila for margaritas? We’ve reached out to Jennifer Edgerton-McGrew, store manager at Tulsa Hills Wine Cellar, for some tips. "When you are mixing a margarita, there is not much point in spending extra money on an aged tequila because the other flavors in the margarita cover up the nuances of the spirit," explains Edgerton-McGrew. That means you don’t have to break the bank to make margaritas for your next backyard cookout. Instead, reach for blanco tequila (sometimes called silver) instead of a reposado or anejo tequila.
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Other than looking for a silver tequila, Edgerton-McGrew recommends only picking bottles that are made with 100 percent agave. "Other tequilas use cane sugar and an assortment of additives," which can lead to a "killer hangover," says Edgerton-McGrew. Check out the options ahead, and then use whatever bottle you end up picking to make your favorite margarita recipe. Just make sure you're ready to serve them in some fun margarita glasses!
Each sip of this single origin tequila gives off intense agave aromas and herby notes of mint. So it's no wonder it's Ree's tequila of choice for her margaritas at P-Town Pizza—they’re made with muddled cucumber, mint, and cilantro.
Lunazul Blanco Tequila
This hand-crafted tequila comes from Jalisco, Mexico, and it's made with 100% agave tequila. But that doesn't mean it needs to be expensive—Edgerton-McGrew recommended this pick as a more affordable option.
This tequila bottle is a popular choice for bar carts and it's not just because of the fun label! The blanco tequila is double-distilled using column and pot stills to give it a perfectly smooth and balanced taste profile.
Take a whiff of this tequila and you'll get hints of cooked agave, peppermint, and butterflakes. It has a smooth finish that'll let the other flavors of your margarita shine.
This crystal clear tequila will taste as good as it looks! The flavors of fresh agave, citrus and pear since through, making it just as delicious and smooth for sipping as it is for mixing in a margarita.
This tequila is triple-distilled to make it exceptionally pure. It has a peppery taste with a smooth finish. The family-owned company which produces its bottles in the lowlands of Jalisco, Mexico, gets its name from the Mayan god that embodies the values of dignity, strength, humility, honor and integrity.
Código Blanco is unrested, meaning it never touches a barrel, so the fresh agave flavors can shine through. Fans rave that it's just as great straight as it is in a cocktail.
This crystal-clear tequila uses traditional methods, without adding any sugar or colors, to create their tequila. Despite this, it still has a bit more sweetness than other tequilas and hints of citrus fruits. It won the silver medal at the 2017 San Francisco World Spirits Competition!
This brand is great in cocktails because it's well-balanced and smooth. The tequila rests twice during the maturing process, first in American oak, then in French oak. It's been made this way since the year 1800, hence the name!
This tequila brand is owned by actor George Clooney, and if that wasn't reason enough, it's also crisp and clear with subtle smooth vanilla notes. It's great neat or on the rocks, as well as in cocktails!
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