The Bar’s top ten best tequila cocktail recipes to make at home

Author: The Bar Team

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Tequila lovers unite with this list of our top ten best tequila drinks, featuring iconic cocktails and unique recipes with easy steps to make at home.

Blanco, reposado, añejo, or even cristalino—you have your tequila, and now you want ideas for how to use it. Whether you’re a longtime tequila cocktail lover or new to the tequila scene, we’ve compiled a list of ten tequila cocktails ranging from classic to innovative for you to choose from. With these easy-to-make recipes, you’ll be whipping up high quality cocktails at home in no time.

Tequila Sunrise

Another on-theme cocktail to consider is the potent and punchy Tequila Sunrise. Let the sun rise on a new exploration of flavor for you and your guests.

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Don Julio

Don Julio Blanco Tequila

750ml

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Nude

Big Top High Ball Glass, Set of 4

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Tequila Sour

A riff on the better-known whiskey sour, this tequila sour features habanero-infused reposado tequila for a spicy flavor experience. You won’t want to miss this frothy sour and spicy drink.

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Engravable

Casamigos

Casamigos Reposado Tequila

750ml

Other Colors Available

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Caskata

Quinn Coupe Glasses, Set of Two

Ocean Blue

Casa Paloma

Inspired by Casamigos premium tequila, the Casa Paloma is an extra-fresh take on the most popular tequila drink in Mexico. This grapefruit-based cocktail has a light, refreshing taste with hints of lime and salt. Fresh grapefruit juice keeps things tart, while sparkling grapefruit water makes it sweet and bubbly.

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Engravable

Casamigos

Casamigos Blanco Tequila

70cl

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Big Top High Ball Glass, Set of 4

A bottle of Don Julio Reposado tequila stands next to a glass of iced brown cocktail on a coaster, with a cork and some oats on a wooden surface.

Reposado cold brew

The perfect drink for the tequila lover who is also a coffee lover. This tequila cold brew recipe is made with reposado tequila and strong coffee for a vibrant flavor experience. With only three ingredients, you can make it at home.

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Don Julio

Tequila Don Julio Resposado

750ml

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Our Dining Table

Reusable Colored Glass Straws, Set of 8

Danny Ocean

This Hollywood-inspired drink features Casamigos Reposado and vibrant citrus flavors. Named for a famous titular film character, this cocktail pays homage to Casamigos co-founder George Clooney and his role an iconic heist film.

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Engravable

Casamigos

Casamigos Reposado Tequila

750ml

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Nude

Caldera Double Old Fashioned Glass, Set of Four

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Turmericana

The Turmericana features turmeric, a bright yellow South Asian spice known for its flavor. With the addition of blanco tequila, ginger honey syrup and other flavorful ingredients, this tequila cocktail provides a truly unique flavor experience.

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Don Julio

Don Julio Blanco Tequila

750ml

Other Colors Available

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LSA International

Gems Tumbler, Set of Four

Jade

Puesta de Sol

Although less well-known than its sunrise cousin, this refreshing-tasting cocktail is perfect for sipping as you watch the sun sink beneath the horizon.

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Don Julio

Tequila Don Julio Resposado

750ml

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Tequila Pineapple

This cocktail is made with cristalino tequila, a unique, relatively new type of tequila created by filtering añejo. Paired with sweet, tropical pineapple juice and a splash of soda, this bubbly drink is refreshing-tasting and perfect for summer, the beach, or just sipping at home.

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Nude

Caldera Double Old Fashioned Glass, Set of Four

Blood Orange Paloma

While the traditional paloma features grapefruit, blood orange is the star of the show in this variation. If you love a bubbly, citrus-y tequila cocktail, this Blood Orange Paloma may be right for you. Light and airy with sparkling blood orange water, this cocktail can optionally be offset by a chili lime seasoning rim.

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Don Julio

Don Julio Blanco Tequila

750ml

Other Colors Available

LSA International

Gems Tumbler, Set of Four

Jade

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Cranberry Mezcal Madras

Though this recipe features mezcal rather than tequila, we couldn’t resist adding it to the list. After all, tequila is a type of mezcal. This cocktail recipe features Casamigos Mezcal, cranberry juice, sweet orange liqueur and fresh pressed lime juice for a mezcal take on a usually vodka-forward drink. The result is a smoky and sweet cocktail somewhere between a margarita and a madras.

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Casamigos

Casamigos Mezcal

750ml

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Ferm Living

Ripple Champagne Saucers, Set of Two

Still looking for more?

If none of these cocktails are quite what you’re looking for, or you’ve tried them all and you’re ready for even more ideas, head over to our recipe selection on The Bar to discover not only more tequila cocktails — including a list of our Top Margarita Recipes — but also a wide variety of drinks featuring an array of high-quality spirits.

You can also check out our barware and spirits for the supplies you need to make the drinks above. We even carry cocktail kits that contain all the ingredients you need to make delicious cocktails at home, hassle free and delivered straight to your door.

Happy sipping, and enjoy your tequila cocktails in all the variations that elevate this versatile Mexican spirit. Raise the bar for your next cocktail with The Bar.

The Bar Team

The Bar Team is a group of behind-the-scenes writers, bartenders and drinks lovers who share tips, trends and easy how-tos. We mix real bar experience with a love of great drinks to help you try new ideas, learn and get inspired.