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Tequila Cocktails

Agave at its best. Browse Margaritas, Palomas and other tequila cocktails by style.

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Tequila brings something no other spirit does: a bright, vegetal, slightly peppery edge that cuts through citrus and salt in a way vodka or gin can't. That's why the Margarita is one of the most-ordered cocktails in the world — and why the Paloma, Tommy's Margarita and Mezcal Negroni have followed it onto every modern menu.

Use 100% agave tequila — blanco (silver) for fresh, sharp drinks and reposado for slightly rounder, oak-tinged versions. Mezcal is tequila's smoky cousin and slots into many of the same recipes.

Who it's for

Anyone who likes citrus-led drinks with a bit of bite. Tequila rewards good lime, good salt and not too much sugar.

How to choose

Classic short and sour? Margarita. Long and grapefruit-led? Paloma. Spirit-forward and dry? Mezcal Negroni or Oaxaca Old Fashioned. Spice things up with a chilli-rimmed glass.