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Tequila cocktails

Most of these are margaritas and their relatives: the classic margarita, spicy and fruit versions, and the Cantarito, a grapefruit-soda tequila drink from Jalisco. Blanco tequila suits bright citrus drinks; reposado adds a softer, oaky note.

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Cocktails

Halloween Vampire Bite Margarita

A Halloween margarita with a pomegranate “blood” shot guests add themselves. Measured tequila, lime and orange liqueur; one drink in 10 minutes.

  • 10 min
  • ≈ 213 kcal
  • ≈ 17.4% ABV

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Spicy Mango Margarita

Blanco tequila, mango puree, orange liqueur, lime and jalapeño syrup, shaken and served in a Tajín-rimmed glass. Sweet heat in 10 minutes.

  • 10 min
  • ≈ 301 kcal
  • ≈ 14.8% ABV

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Classic Margarita

Shake tequila, triple sec, fresh lime juice and agave syrup with ice for a homemade margarita with an optional salt rim.

  • 5 min
  • ≈ 265 kcal
  • ≈ 21.3% ABV

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Jolly Rancher Tequila (Candy-Infused)

Drop 12 to 15 Jolly Rancher candies into a bottle of blanco tequila and let them dissolve for 24 to 48 hours. Makes about 17 shots.

  • Overnight
  • ≈ 120 kcal
  • ≈ 40% ABV

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Stella Rosa Pineapple Chili Margarita

Mix Stella Rosa Pineapple Chili wine with tequila, triple sec and lime for a pineapple chili margarita. The flavored wine is a required ingredient.

  • 10 min
  • ≈ 218 kcal
  • ≈ 10.1% ABV

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Bartaco Margarita

A Bartaco-style margarita: silver tequila, orange liqueur, plenty of fresh lime and a little agave, shaken and served over ice.

  • 10 min
  • ≈ 216 kcal
  • ≈ 18.8% ABV

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Margarita with Sour Mix

A quick margarita with tequila, Cointreau or triple sec and sour mix, shaken with ice and served in a salt-rimmed glass.

  • 10 min
  • ≈ 245 kcal
  • ≈ 24% ABV

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Tequila Daisy

Mix a Tequila Daisy with tequila, fresh lemon juice, simple syrup and a splash of club soda. A citrusy cocktail served over ice.

  • 10 min
  • ≈ 182 kcal
  • ≈ 18.3% ABV

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Tajín Margarita

A classic margarita with a chili-lime Tajín rim: blanco tequila, fresh lime juice, orange liqueur and agave syrup, shaken and served over ice.

  • 10 min
  • ≈ 224 kcal
  • ≈ 18.5% ABV

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Cantarito

Make a Mexican-style Cantarito with tequila, grapefruit, orange and lime juices, then top with grapefruit soda.

  • 10 min
  • ≈ 196 kcal
  • ≈ 9.5% ABV