Made from the blue agave plant, tequila is a spirit with cult following. As any self-respecting tequila drinker knows, the best margarita recipes start with good tequila. With so many versatile styles of of the spirit, from añejo to reposado to blanco, you can find it both in the best summer cocktail recipes as well as the best fall weather cocktails. And with Cinco de Mayo approaching, nothing beats a good tequila cocktail to pair with your Cinco de Mayo recipes. From margaritas to palomas, here are the best tequila recipes to sip on (or get sloshed on).
Tomato and Orange Sangrita
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Classic Margarita

Frozen Margarita

Chile-Pomegranate Paloma
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Cilantro, Chile, and Pineapple Sangrita
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Moradita

The Soul Train

Bala de Canon

Tequila Old Fashioned

Calavera Catrina

Margarita Al Jazeera

Romero and Julieta

Boston Tea Party

The Malibu

Watermelon-Basil Cocktail
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Tinegroni

Le Mexique

Grilled Pineapple Margarita
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Lavender Paloma

Green Variety Margarita
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Smoked Lemon-Lime-Ade
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Strawberry Cachaça Shake
