HOME | RECIPES | COCKTAIL RECIPES Photo by Katie Abram .312 Cocktail A tequila-spiked twist on a Campari and Soda, this refresher, “is easy-going and...

HOME | RECIPES | COCKTAIL RECIPES Photo by Stuart Mullenberg Aguamiel Ryan Fitzgerald developed this drink using two ingredients that have a special affinity fo...

HOME | IN THE MAGAZINE | BACK ISSUES | MARCH/APRIL 2007 Almost Famous How tequila will claim its place among the world's great spirits.   Story by Kate Simon ...

HOME | RECIPES | COCKTAIL RECIPES Photo by Stuart Mullenberg And to All a Good Night This warming cocktail makes a great digestif. To balance the spiciness, ...

HOME | RECIPES | COCKTAIL RECIPES Photo by Oleg March Añejo Smash Aged tequila gets a splash of minty freshness in this frosty drink from Manhattan’s Viktor &...

HOME | RECIPES | FOOD, MIXERS & GARNISH RECIPES     Aztec Mocha Spiked Milkshake Cayenne adds a kick to this dreamy combo of coffee ice cream, tequila and cho...

HOME | RECIPES | COCKTAIL RECIPES Photo by M40 Photography Bee Sting This piquant, pepper-spiked cocktail from Lucy’s Fried Chicken in Austin is more like a pin...

HOME | ON TAP | COCKTAILS & SPIRITS Photo by Stuart Mullenberg One With Heart Artisanal tequila and mezcals we love.   Cocktail and spirits geeks can...

HOME | ON TAP | COCKTAILS & SPIRITS Photo by Jody Horton   Margaritaville Texas’ top 10 spots for the tequila-fueled classic.   Texas is tequila territory...

HOME | RECIPES | COCKTAIL RECIPES Big Spender   2 1/4 oz. Partida añejo tequila 1 oz. spiced 10-year tawny port Dash of Angostura bitters Glass: cocktail G...

HOME | RECIPES | COCKTAIL RECIPES Photo by Stuart Mullenberg Blood Orange Gastrita 2 oz. blanco tequila 3/4 oz. Cointreau 3/4 oz. fresh lime juice 1/2 oz. blood or...

HOME | RECIPES | COCKTAIL RECIPES Broken Flower Tequila, citrus and cinnamon get a vegetal boost thanks to the addition of artichoke-flavored Cynar.   1 1/2 oz. r...

HOME | RECIPES | COCKTAIL RECIPES Café de la Mañana Tequila-spiked coffee? You betcha! This coffee cocktail from Quentin Ertel, owner of The Saint Social Club in...

HOME | RECIPES | COCKTAIL RECIPES Churchill Downs The Mint Julep may be the official drink of the Kentucky Derby, but if you're looking to break from tradition...

HOME | ON TAP | COCKTAILS & SPIRITS Photo by Stuart Mullenberg Cinco de Mayo Cocktails Looking to celebrate the 5th of May with more than a Margarita? Here...

HOME | RECIPES | COCKTAIL RECIPES Cleveland Rose Cleveland bartender Hilary Tennaro dreamed up this flavor-packed cocktail named after her hometown.   1¼ oz. gin ...

HOME | RECIPES | COCKTAIL RECIPES Corzo Holly 1 1/2 oz. Corzo reposado tequila 3/4 oz. fresh lime juice 1 oz. simple syrup (1:1) 3 fresh strawberries, quartere...

HOME | RECIPES | COCKTAIL RECIPES Dill Paloma Grapefruit soda makes a great cocktail mixer, adding acidity, sweetness and slight effervescence to a finished drink. For ...

HOME | RECIPES | COCKTAIL RECIPES Double Platinum Two fortified wines in one glass? San Francisco bartender Joel Teitelbaum makes a strong case with this captivating s...

HOME | RECIPES | COCKTAIL RECIPES Photo courtesy Comal El Chavo Rich vanilla-cardamom syrup adds a fragrantly spiced edge to this tequila cocktail. 2 oz. blanco...

HOME | RECIPES | COCKTAIL RECIPES Photo Courtesy drink.well El Diablo   1 1/2 oz. reposado tequila 1/2 oz. Crème de Cassis 1/2 oz. fresh lime juice...

HOME | RECIPES | COCKTAIL RECIPES Gemini's Grace Initially, this cocktail is tart but very enjoyable. After eating the garnish, the drink develops a nicely balanced swee...

HOME | RECIPES | COCKTAIL RECIPES Photo by Vianney Rodriguez, sweetlifebake.com Grapefruit Margarita Fresh grapefruit amps up the flavor in this batch of refreshi...

HOME | RECIPES | COCKTAIL RECIPES Heirloom Santa Maria This is a great twist on that perennial summer favorite: the Bloody Mary.   1 oz. Domaine de Canton g...

HOME | RECIPES | COCKTAIL RECIPES         Illuminations At Teardrop Cocktail Lounge, where housemade tinctures, bitters and infusions abound, this sweet-a...

HOME | RECIPES | COCKTAIL RECIPES Jalisco Maid Combining fresh mint and cucumbers with citrus, a generous pour of tequila and a pinch of salt, this cocktail offers a ...

HOME | RECIPES | COCKTAIL RECIPES Carissa O'Conner-H2 Public Relations Johnny Utah Cool as a cucumber (or a stalk of celery) and a little salty, this drink from...

HOME | RECIPES | COCKTAIL RECIPES Photo by Stuart Mullenberg La Perla The deep fruitiness of a reposado tequila meets the richness of an elegant pear liqueur,...

HOME | RECIPES | COCKTAIL RECIPES     La Valentina This refreshing beer cocktail from Death + Co. bar manager Thomas Waugh is at once sweet and tart with a lit...

HOME | RECIPES | COCKTAIL RECIPES Lady Sniper A feisty mix from the notebook of Toronto bartender Dave Mitton.   1 oz. blanco tequila 1 oz. Cynar 1 oz. Yellow...

HOME | RECIPES | COCKTAIL RECIPES   Long Island Iced Tea A heavy-hitting mix of just about every hard spirit you’d find in any bar’s well, this 1970s-era conc...

HOME | RECIPES | COCKTAIL RECIPES Photo credit: Doug Keith Long Snake Moan Philadelphia’s Franklin Mortgage & Investment Company bartender Mike “Juice” T...

HOME | RECIPES | COCKTAIL RECIPES Macoupin Morning Portugal’s fortified Madeira proves a nice match for aged tequila and passionfruit in this dynamic drink.   ...

HOME | RECIPES | COCKTAIL RECIPES  Photo by Penny De Los Santos Margarita La Condesa Mexico’s Damiana liqueur and fresh pineapple juice put a fresh twist on t...

HOME | RECIPES | COCKTAIL RECIPES Margarita   2 oz. silver tequila (or reposado if you like) 1 oz. fresh lime juice 3/4 oz. Cointreau Ice cubes Tools: shaker, strai...

HOME | RECIPES | COCKTAIL RECIPES Mexican Martinez 2 1/4 oz. reposado tequila 1/2 oz. Dolin Blanc vermouth
 1 barspoon maraschino
 liqueur 2 dashes rhubarb bitter...

HOME | RECIPES | COCKTAIL RECIPES Mexican Velvet The smoky spice of tequila and mezcal have a special affinity for pineapple; in this drink, the richness and smoke ar...

HOME | RECIPES | COCKTAIL RECIPES   Missionary's (Repo)sition This delicious recipe proves how versatile wine can be as a cocktail ingredient. 2 oz. reposado te...

HOME | RECIPES | COCKTAIL RECIPES Photo by Kate N. G. Sommers Morricone This Ennio Morricone-inspired drink makes music all its own with a mix of tequila, Campar...

HOME | RECIPES | COCKTAIL RECIPES Occam’s Razor Fresh-brewed coffee bolsters the buzz in this tequila-spiked brunch beauty. 3/4 oz. reposado or añejo tequila 1 sh...

HOME | RECIPES | COCKTAIL RECIPES Paloma If you're looking for something that's a little different than a Margarita but just as refreshing, this Mexican cooler has you c...

HOME | RECIPES | COCKTAIL RECIPES Photo by Vianney Rodriguez, sweetlifebake.com Pepper-Watermelon Margarita Fresh watermelon and a seeded serrano add a splash of ...

HOME | RECIPES | COCKTAIL RECIPES Persimmon Margarita This twist on a classic margarita is a great way to make the most of persimmon season. The persimmon ble...

HOME | RECIPES | COCKTAIL RECIPES Pinche Bloody Mary Mix Denver’s favorite taco shop fires up their Mary mix with an added dose of habanero heat. Be warned—it’s ...

HOME | RECIPES | COCKTAIL RECIPES R&R Cocktail 1 1/2 oz. reposado tequila 1 oz. rhubarb puree (see below) 1/2 oz. fresh lemon juice 1/4 oz. simple syrup (1:1) 2 dashe...

HOME | RECIPES | COCKTAIL RECIPES Photo by Stuart Mullenberg Red Pepper Daisy John Lermayer amps up the iconic pairing of reposado tequila and lime juice with ...

HOME | RECIPES | COCKTAIL RECIPES Photo by Cyle Suesz Reforma Blanco tequila and pear brandy combine with fresh lemon juice, ginger and honey for a cocktail you�...

HOME | RECIPES | COCKTAIL RECIPES Rurita 2 oz. blanco tequila 1/2 oz. Cynar 1/2 oz. fresh lime juice 1/4 oz. simple syrup 3 dashes rhubarb bitters (see our recipe in t...

HOME | RECIPES | COCKTAIL RECIPES Photo by Stuart Mullenberg Sea of Cortez This crème de cassis stunner offers an updated take on the classic El Diablo cocktail...

HOME | RECIPES | FOOD, MIXERS & GARNISH RECIPES Photo by Ed Anderson Sour Cream, Cherry and Tequila Paletas Sweet, tart and creamy all at once, these froze...