12 Best Tequila Drinks You Have to Try This Weekend
First on our list: the Marg-a-Ree-ta, of course.
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We've got tequila drinks on the brain for two very important reasons: Some of Ree Drummond's best cocktail recipes are made with tequila and it's just so dang versatile! It's perfect for mixing up margaritas, fruity palomas, and the classically colorful tequila sunrise.
Any drinker knows that there are a few different types of tequila. At the liquor store, blanco tequila (sometimes called silver) is bottled without aging, and often the best tequila for margaritas; añejo tends to be the most expensive as it's oak barrel-aged for over a year, which smooths the spirit and makes it more of a sipper; then, there is reposado, which is aged for under a year and falls somewhere between the other two in terms of flavor and bite. Whatever your preference, Jennifer Edgerton-McGrew, store manager at Tulsa Hills Wine Cellar, recommends only bottles that are made with 100 percent agave. There are plenty of ways to drink this distilled liquor, besides the old knock-it-back with a lick of salt and a slice of lime method. Ree has plenty of her own tequila cocktails, from ranch water for her hardworking cowboys to a plethora of margarita variations, including frozen, on the rocks, and salt-rimmed. Ahead, you'll find the perfect tequila drinks for your all-American grilling parties and great Tex-Mex dinners.
Marg-a-Ree-ta
Ree has blessed us with her own signature margarita recipe, outfitted with fresh cucumber slices, mint, and a slice of lime. This drink tastes great in any form but it looks extra cute when you serve it in a jar!
Ranch Water
A round of Ranch Waters, please! This summery concoction is super light on calories and is one of Ree's favorite drinks. Alex gave a great step-by-step tutorial so you can make it in no time.
Tequila Sunrise
This tart, tropical drink is a weekend barbeque or picnic favorite! If you want to lighten it up or incorporate some bubbles, add a splash of seltzer water or club soda at the end.
Prickly Pear Margarita
If you haven't tried prickly pear, you're in for a treat! It tastes like a candy-sweet combination of watermelon and strawberries—and it's so pretty in pink!
Spicy Jalapeño Margarita
These drinks get their kick from two types of tequila: silver and jalapeño. Add a few slices of pepper for garnish and you have yourself something delicious to pair with tacos or burritos.
Strawberry Margarita
Strawberry margs are perfect for spring through mid-summer when berry season is at its peak. You'll love slurping down the sweet red slushie, and their rosy color makes them a delight on any date night.
Red, White, and Blue Cocktail
It doesn't need to be the Fourth to enjoy this festive cocktail! Instead of the typical salted rim, these glasses are dipped in a mixture of blue sanding sugar and kosher salt, for an extra bit of salty-sweetness with every sip.
Paloma Cocktail
This recipe doubles down on grapefruit flavor with a little bit of fresh grapefruit juice and grapefruit soda! Traditionally, this cocktail is made with tequila blanco.
Sparkling Margarita
If you want a celebratory margarita, look no further! This recipe has the best of both worlds with tequila and sparkling wine. Another pour, please!
Pomegranate Margarita
These margaritas are best for chilly months when pomegranates are in season. With its tart berry flavor, sweetened with a hint of maple syrup, it's the perfect cocktail to get you through fall or winter.
Mexican Bloody Maria
You know about the Bloody Mary, but have you heard of its dirty cousin: the Bloody Maria? They're essentially the same deal, but a Bloody Maria has the kick of tequila instead of vodka. Yum!
Get the recipe at Isabel Eats.
Tequila Sour
This sunny tequila sour is beyond pretty, and it tastes divine. If you love egg-white cocktails and sours, you'll absolutely fall in love with this one's creamy, frothy topping and bright, fresh lemon juice.
Get the recipe at Burrata and Bubbles.
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