4 Tequila Cocktails That Aren’t Margaritas

Tequila is still a hot topic but it’s time to go beyond the Margarita as more guests explore other exciting agave-based cocktails. Try these four trendy Tequila cocktails your bar!

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Summer is here—we can almost taste it.

The hottest spirit of the summer is, of course, (still) Tequila. But as we see a spike in orders for other exciting agave-based cocktails like the Paloma, it’s up to us to go beyond the classic Margarita to keep our guests on their toes as they explore this trendy category.

So in preparation for your summer menus, here’s four non-Margy Tequila recipes for you to try.

Pan Pine Tommy’s

A tropical take on Tommy's Margarita, the Pan Pine Tommy's mixes pandan-infused tequila, pineapple juice, lime, and agave for a sweet, aromatic cocktail.

Pan Pine Tommy’s recipe

Dove Tail

A zesty and refreshing cocktail blending Don Julio Blanco with maraschino, grapefruit, lemon juice, and Peychaud’s bitters.

Dove Tail recipe

Toreador

Bold and smoky, this simple three-ingredient cocktail is one to savour—mixing a perfect balance of Don Julio Reposado, apricot brandy and fresh lime juice.

Toreador recipe

Sandia Paloma

Blending vibrant fruity flavours with the smoky notes of Don Julio Reposado Tequila, this cocktail is the ultimate summer sipper.

Sandia Paloma recipe

KEY TAKEAWAYS

Margaritas are still popular, but try getting creative this summer and offer your guests some new Tequila cocktails as they continue to explore the category.
Tequila works with straight up, rocks or highball-style cocktails.
Tequila’s green, vegetal, and agave characteristics work well as a vehicle for infusions so try experimenting with these delicious flavours.
Don Julio and Casamigo’s Tequila Blanco provide a clean, pure expression of the Agave, whereas, Tequila Reposado adds a level of complexity from the oak whilst softening the Agave notes.