Tequila & Agave Cocktails
Tequila and mezcal anchor some of the most beloved cocktails in the world. From the essential margarita to smoky mezcal builds, here is a practical guide to the classics worth knowing — and how to make them well.
Classic Margarita
The benchmark tequila cocktail — bright lime, agave sweetness, and a salted rim that balances every sip.
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Mexico's most popular tequila drink — a refreshing, grapefruit-forward highball built for warm afternoons.
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A minimalist Texan highball of tequila, lime, and sparkling mineral water — stripped down and unmistakably refreshing.
View RecipeTequila Sunrise
A layered classic that earns its name — grenadine sinks and rises through orange juice for a slow sunset in the glass.
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Smoke meets citrus. Swapping mezcal for tequila adds depth and a distinctive smoky edge to the familiar margarita.
View RecipeTequila Old Fashioned
Aged tequila steps in for whiskey — agave, bitters, and a single sugar cube make a slow-sipping contemplative build.
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