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Amatitan Twist

The sublime taste of great añejo tequila mellowed and delicately flavoured with maraschino, chartreuse and grapefruit bitters.

Anejo Manhattan

Añejo tequila rather than American whiskey dominates this Manhattan riff.

Añejo Old Fashioned

A hint of agave syrup sweetness knocks and dilution from the stirred ice knocks back the spirit's fire while opening and releasing agave flavours. If

Mexican in Manhattan

I tried making my usual Sweet Manhattan but with añejo tequila as the base spirit and it was not half bad, but there's something about tequila that says

Sandy The Showgirl

Tequila based with complex mezcal smokiness, rich maraschino cherry and floral lavender bitters. It's a drink that likes dilution so consider serving on

Tequila Alexander

Creamy tequila and chocolate this tequila based riff on the classic Brandy Alexander is deliciously indulgent.

Alcatraz

Dry and lightly bitter, this tequila-based sipper makes for a great aperitif cocktail.

Don's Delight

When made with Don Julio 1942, as this drink originally was, this is another memorable trick by the affable Brian Van Flandern.

Eclipse Cocktail

Beautifully balanced bitter-sweetness with tequila and mezcal sitting harmoniously with cherry and aperitivo liqueurs, with lemon freshness. A perfect

Heisenberg Cocktail

Like a suitably complex chemistry experiment, this Margarita-like cocktail has seven ingredients with mezcal adding smoky notes to tequila and a trio of

Mexican Martini

Considering tequila is replacing vodka in this French Martini riff, you'd think blanco tequila would work best. However, having tried this and reposado

Mexican Martini (Añejo Margarita)

Basically a top-shelf Margarita garnished with Jalapeño stuffed olives.

Plaza Antigua

The sweet herbal punch you'll recognise from the classic Vieux Carré but given extra life and fresh vitality by the addition of a shot of tequila (I've

Tequila Manhattan

A Sweet Manhattan but with the distinctive herbal agave notes of tequila.

Tres Amigos Daiquiri

Actually this is a Navy rum influenced Margarita made to Daiquiri proportions, but whatever it's called, it's damn good.

Armenita Cocktail

Reminiscent of an apricot and herbal Margarita. Consider adding a pinch of salt and a dash of apricot bitters.

Gringo's Blood & Sand

A Blood & Sand made with tequila. A classic Scotch whisky based Blood & Sand is made with equal parts of all four ingredients, but the cherry brandy, vermouth

Jalisco Mint Julep

Given the use of tequila, I initially opted for agave syrup over sugar syrup but I found the caramel notes this added somewhat overwhelmed the mint. Instead,

Mexican Manhattan

You've tried this with bourbon and rye, now surprise yourself with aged tequila.

Oooh Ginger

Subtle ginger spice flavours this dry tequila martini-esque cocktail.