The summer spirit that suits everyone to a “T,” tequila is so refreshingly versatile, you could try a different recipe between now and Labor Day and still not have savored all the possibilities. Here are some of our favorite off-the-beaten path recipes to help you toast to National Tequila Day!
Paloma
2 oz tequila
6 oz grapefruit juice
½ oz lime juice
Splash of club soda
Salt for rimming
Lime wedge for garnish
Rim glass with salt and fill it with ice. Stir in tequila, lime juice and grapefruit juice. Top with soda and garnish with a lime wedge.
Texatini
1½ oz tequila
1½ oz orange liqueur
½ cup sweet & sour mix
1 oz orange juice
1 green olive
Combine ingredients in an ice-filled cocktail shaker and shake well. Strain into a glass and garnish with an olive.
Salty Chihuahua
1 ½ oz tequila
5 oz lemonade
Splash of lime juice
Lime wedge for garnish
Stir all ingredients in a glass filled with ice and garnish with a lime wedge.
Juan Collins
4 ½ oz oz tequila
1 ½ oz lemon juice
1 tsp sugar
9 oz club soda
Lemon wedge for garnish
Fill a glass with ice and stir in all ingredients. Garnish with a lemon wedge and enjoy!
