Tequila (blanco or reposado) cocktails

Margarita on-the-rocks (Difford's recipe)

This is how we prefer our margaritas to be served. Tangy citrus and tequila with a hint of balancing sweetness and a faint salty undertone. We also prefer

Picador

The name might be more masculine, but it is still a classic Margarita. This 2:1:1 recipe is a touch on the sour side for most so you may want to add a

Tommy's Margarita

The flavour of agave is king in this simple Margarita, made without the traditional orange liqueur.

Dama Blanca

This tequila (in place of gin) based riff on a White Lady is basically a straight-up Margarita made with lemon rather than lime, softened and smoothed

Estilo Viejo

Basically, a Tequila Old-fashioned, it's even better when made with añejo tequila.

Honey Margarita

Strictly speaking, as this cocktail doesn't contain an orange liqueur it is not a Margarita but should properly be termed a Honey Tequila Sour. We decided

Jalisco Espresso

A tequila-laced wake-up call.

Lolita Margarita

A fittingly seductive Margarita.

Macca Margarita

Orange juice adds fruity dilution to what could also be called a Breakfast Margarita.

Margarita (frozen)

Citrus freshness with the subtle agave of tequila served frozen.

Rosita

Bittersweet, tequila-based, and Negroni-like. Classically garnished with a lemon zest twist but better with grapefruit.

Margarita (straight-up)

If desired, for the perfect salt rim you can liquidise or grind sea salt to make it finer, then run a cut slice of lime (or orange) around the outside

Tequila Smash

Simple, not too sweet - a great way to appreciate quality tequila.

Tequila Sour

A Margarita without orange liqueur (e.g. a Tommy's Margarita) is not a margarita at all but a tequila sour. The triple sec orange liqueur is one of the

Tijuana Brass

Pronounced Tea-You-One-Na this is basically a Tommy's Margarita topped with cucumber foam.

Hot Tommy

A Mexican twist on the original winter pick-me-up.

Jose Collins

The classic long balance of sweet and sour with tequila adding Mexican spirit.

Marmarita

A Margarita with a Marmite rim. After all, yeast extract is slightly salty.

Mexican Firing Squad Special

Tequila dominates this lightly citrusy fairly dry classic. The bitters play a key role in both balance and flavour. It's worth noting that this drink

Mexican Manhattan

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

Mojito de Casa

A tequila based Mojito.

Tequila Sunset

A good sweet and sour balance with tequila character seemingly boosted by the honey.

Vanilla Margarita

A classic Margarita with a hint of vanilla.

Adios

Surprisingly tasty with a potent agave reminder of what you've just knocked back.

Dreamsicle

Sweet coffee and orange smoothed by a creamy top. A veritable dessert in a glass. (Better when made with a dry coffee liqueur.)

Lonely Bull

Like a creamy iced coffee - yum.

Margarita with Salt Foam Float

Classic Margarita with a salty foam topping.

Mexican Coffee (Hot)

Tequila's answer to the Irish Coffee. Tip: Lightly whip or simply shake cream in container before pouring over the bowl of a spoon. It also helps if the

Prado

Rather like a cross between an Aviation and a Margarita.

Tequila'tini

Even with its generous splash of sugar syrup this cocktail is surprisingly dry.

South of the Border

A strange mix of lime and coffee.

Strawberry Margarita (frozen)

Slightly sweet but yummy with an interplay between tequila, rich strawberry and tart fresh lime.

Strawberry Margarita

Fresh strawberries combine well with tequila in this fruity margarita. The strawberry already makes this drink viscous so sugar syrup is preferable to