Tequila (blanco or reposado) cocktails
Tequila (blanco or reposado) cocktails

Tequila (blanco or reposado) cocktails

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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
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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
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Tommy's Margarita

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

This tequila (in place of gin) based riff on a White Lady is basically a Margarita made with lemon rather than lime, softened and smoothed by egg white.
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Estilo Viejo

Even better when made with añejo tequila. You may want to reduce the volume of tequila used, in which case: 60 ml Reposdo tequila 12.5 ml Agave syrup
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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
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Jalisco Espresso

A tequila-laced wake-up call.
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Lolita Margarita

A fittingly seductive Margarita.
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Macca Margarita

Orange juice adds fruity dilution to what could also be called a Breakfast Margarita. Sir Paul McCartney is said to like his Margaritas made with a splash
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Margarita (frozen)

Citrus freshness with the subtle agave of tequila served frozen.
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Rosita

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

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

A standard sour but with tequila zing.
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Tijuana Brass

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

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

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

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

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

A tequila based Mojito.
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Tequila Sunset

A good sweet and sour balance with subtle honey hints.
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Vanilla Margarita

A classic Margarita with a hint of vanilla.
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Adios

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

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

Like a creamy iced coffee - yum.
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Margarita with Salt Foam Float

Classic Margarita with a salty foam topping.
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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
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Prado

Rather like a cross between an Aviation and a Margarita.
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Tequila'tini

If you like tequila and strong drinks - this is for you.
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South of the Border

A strange mix of lime and coffee.
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Strawberry Margarita (frozen)

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