Our Top Three Tequila drinks & how to make them
Tequila is one of the most versatile spirits out there, and there are many delicious tequila drinks to choose from. From the classic Margarita to the more adventurous Tequila Sunrise, here are three of the best tequila drinks and how to make them.
1. Margarita
Ingredients:
- 2 oz. tequila
- 1 oz. fresh lime juice
- 1 oz. triple sec or Cointreau
- Salt for rim
Directions:
1. Rim a glass with salt by moistening the rim with a lime and then dipping it into a plate of salt.
2. Fill a cocktail shaker with ice.
3. Add tequila, lime juice, and triple sec or Cointreau.
4. Shake until well combined.
5. Strain into the salt-rimmed glass and enjoy!
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2. Paloma
Ingredients:
- 2 oz. tequila
- 3 oz. grapefruit soda (such as Jarritos or Squirt)
- ½ oz. fresh lime juice
- Salt for rim
Directions:
1. Rim a glass with salt by moistening the rim with a lime and then dipping it into a plate of salt.
2. Fill the glass with ice.
3. Add tequila and lime juice.
4. Top with grapefruit soda.
5. Stir and enjoy!
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3. Tequila Sunrise
Ingredients:
- 2 oz. tequila
- 4 oz. orange juice
- ½ oz. grenadine
- Orange slice and cherry for garnish
Directions:
1. Fill a glass with ice.
2. Add tequila and orange juice.
3. Slowly pour grenadine over the back of a bar spoon into the glass so that it settles at the bottom and creates a gradient effect.
4. Garnish with an orange slice and cherry.
5. Stir and enjoy!