Choose a mixer for the tequila you have
These ten tequila drinks range from two-ingredient combinations to citrus cocktails with a few extras. Start with Tequila Soda for a simple blanco tequila highball, or Brave Bull for a short coffee-liqueur drink. Tequila Slammer is a small tequila-and-lemonade option.
Find your favorite flavor
Margarita uses orange liqueur and lime; Tommy's Margarita uses lime and agave nectar. Matador brings pineapple, while Tequila Sunrise uses orange juice and grenadine. Batanga pairs blanco tequila with lime, cola, and a salt garnish. El Diablo combines blackcurrant liqueur with lime and ginger ale. Paloma uses grapefruit juice, lime, syrup, and soda water.
Keep the shopping list useful
Look for ingredients you can use in more than one recipe. Lime works across much of this collection, and orange juice or cola can give your next drink a different direction. Check the full measurements and steps before starting; the shortest ingredient list does not always mean the same mixing method.
