{"id":14672,"date":"2026-02-26T07:43:15","date_gmt":"2026-02-26T06:43:15","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.themixer.com\/en-uk\/?p=14672"},"modified":"2026-02-26T07:43:15","modified_gmt":"2026-02-26T06:43:15","slug":"classic-tequila-cocktails","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.themixer.com\/en-uk\/learn\/classic-tequila-cocktails\/","title":{"rendered":"Traditional Tequila Cocktails You Should Know"},"content":{"rendered":"<h2><span data-contrast=\"none\">What makes a tequila cocktail \u201ctraditional\u201d?<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-14677 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/www.themixer.com\/en-uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2026\/02\/Tequila_Cocktails_What_Makes_Traditional_Adobe_aboutmomentsimages-1024x512.jpg\" alt=\"A bartender using a pair of tweezers to drop a dried orange wheel into a tequila Old Fashioned cocktail.\" width=\"1024\" height=\"512\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.themixer.com\/en-uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2026\/02\/Tequila_Cocktails_What_Makes_Traditional_Adobe_aboutmomentsimages-1024x512.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.themixer.com\/en-uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2026\/02\/Tequila_Cocktails_What_Makes_Traditional_Adobe_aboutmomentsimages-300x150.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.themixer.com\/en-uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2026\/02\/Tequila_Cocktails_What_Makes_Traditional_Adobe_aboutmomentsimages-768x384.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.themixer.com\/en-uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2026\/02\/Tequila_Cocktails_What_Makes_Traditional_Adobe_aboutmomentsimages-1536x768.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.themixer.com\/en-uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2026\/02\/Tequila_Cocktails_What_Makes_Traditional_Adobe_aboutmomentsimages-1480x740.jpg 1480w, https:\/\/www.themixer.com\/en-uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2026\/02\/Tequila_Cocktails_What_Makes_Traditional_Adobe_aboutmomentsimages-760x380.jpg 760w, https:\/\/www.themixer.com\/en-uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2026\/02\/Tequila_Cocktails_What_Makes_Traditional_Adobe_aboutmomentsimages.jpg 1800w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 767px) 100vw, 532px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">There are many\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">tequila cocktail recipes<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">, but only a handful can be considered \u201ctraditional.\u201d We\u2019re talking iconic shakes, <\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">pours,<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">\u00a0or mixes that transcend\u00a0eras\u00a0and cultural borders. The cocktails that have\u00a0stood the test of time\u00a0and helped\u00a0define\u00a0the cocktail landscape. From\u00a0bars in\u00a0Mexico\u00a0to\u00a0America\u00a0and eventually the world, traditional tequila cocktails\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">have become<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">\u00a0firm\u00a0favourites\u00a0on cocktail menus everywhere.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335559738&quot;:280,&quot;335559739&quot;:80}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">Classic tequila drinks<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">\u00a0are built on simplicity and rely on clear\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">flavours<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">\u00a0rather than elaborate techniques and elusive ingredients.\u00a0It is their simple balance of sweet and sour\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">flavour<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">\u00a0that works so well and continues to influence cocktail bars and culture.\u00a0Their staying power\u00a0just goes to show\u00a0that some traditions are\u00a0timeless.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335559738&quot;:280,&quot;335559739&quot;:80}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span data-contrast=\"none\">The Margarita: the cornerstone<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-11796 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/www.themixer.com\/en-uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2025\/06\/755.-National-Tequila-Day_Featured-Image_Firefly_HelenaLombard-1-1024x512.jpg\" alt=\"Front view of a two Margarita cocktails being poured in a light bright home kitchen on National Tequila Day\" width=\"1024\" height=\"512\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.themixer.com\/en-uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2025\/06\/755.-National-Tequila-Day_Featured-Image_Firefly_HelenaLombard-1-1024x512.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.themixer.com\/en-uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2025\/06\/755.-National-Tequila-Day_Featured-Image_Firefly_HelenaLombard-1-300x150.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.themixer.com\/en-uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2025\/06\/755.-National-Tequila-Day_Featured-Image_Firefly_HelenaLombard-1-768x384.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.themixer.com\/en-uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2025\/06\/755.-National-Tequila-Day_Featured-Image_Firefly_HelenaLombard-1-1536x768.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.themixer.com\/en-uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2025\/06\/755.-National-Tequila-Day_Featured-Image_Firefly_HelenaLombard-1-1480x740.jpg 1480w, https:\/\/www.themixer.com\/en-uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2025\/06\/755.-National-Tequila-Day_Featured-Image_Firefly_HelenaLombard-1-760x380.jpg 760w, https:\/\/www.themixer.com\/en-uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2025\/06\/755.-National-Tequila-Day_Featured-Image_Firefly_HelenaLombard-1.jpg 1800w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 767px) 100vw, 532px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">Few classic tequila drinks can rival the popularity of the Margarita. Its cultural impact is <\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">undeniable,<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">\u00a0but\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">the exact<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">\u00a0origin\u00a0remains\u00a0a hotly debated topic.\u00a0One of the most enduring legends traces the drink to 1938, when Mexican restaurateur Carlos \u201cDanny\u201d Herrera is said to have created it for\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">showgirl\u00a0Marjorie<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">\u00a0King.\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Marjorie<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">\u00a0only drank tequila because of allergies but\u00a0didn\u2019t\u00a0enjoy drinking straight shots. Herrera\u00a0came to the\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">rescue<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">\u00a0with a shaken cocktail of\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">tequila,<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">\u00a0lime, and orange liqueur meant for slow sipping. Sound\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">familiar?<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335559738&quot;:280,&quot;335559739&quot;:80}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">Other stories credit Texas socialite Margaret Sames. Margaret\u00a0reportedly mixed\u00a0an early version at a house party in Mexico, while some claim the drink was crafted for\u00a0actress\u00a0Rita Hayworth during her travels. Like many great cocktail myths, the truth is\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">lost in<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">\u00a0the shaker of time. One thing that is certain is Margarita\u2019s status as\u00a0<\/span><i><span data-contrast=\"none\">the<\/span><\/i><span data-contrast=\"none\">\u00a0definitive tequila classic.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335559738&quot;:280,&quot;335559739&quot;:80}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">At its core, the Margarita is elegant and simple\u2014tequila, citrus,\u00a0and orange\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">liqueur\u00a0with an optional salt rim. The\u00a0trick is to get\u00a0the\u00a0perfect balance, and when\u00a0you do, the Margarita is bright, crisp,\u00a0and a masterclass in sweet and sour\u00a0synergy.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335559738&quot;:280,&quot;335559739&quot;:80}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">Mix it up:\u00a0<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.themixer.com\/en-uk\/learn\/simple-tequila-drinks\/\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">10 Super Simple Tequila Drinks You Can Make at Home<\/span><\/a><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335557856&quot;:16777215,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:80}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span data-contrast=\"none\">The Paloma: Mexico\u2019s everyday favourite<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-3017 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/www.themixer.com\/en-uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2022\/09\/184.-Best-Paloma-Cocktail-1024x512.jpg\" alt=\"Pink Paloma Cocktails with Grapefruit garnish\" width=\"1024\" height=\"512\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.themixer.com\/en-uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2022\/09\/184.-Best-Paloma-Cocktail-1024x512.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.themixer.com\/en-uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2022\/09\/184.-Best-Paloma-Cocktail-300x150.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.themixer.com\/en-uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2022\/09\/184.-Best-Paloma-Cocktail-768x384.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.themixer.com\/en-uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2022\/09\/184.-Best-Paloma-Cocktail-1536x768.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.themixer.com\/en-uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2022\/09\/184.-Best-Paloma-Cocktail-1480x740.jpg 1480w, https:\/\/www.themixer.com\/en-uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2022\/09\/184.-Best-Paloma-Cocktail-760x380.jpg 760w, https:\/\/www.themixer.com\/en-uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2022\/09\/184.-Best-Paloma-Cocktail.jpg 1800w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 767px) 100vw, 532px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">The Margarita might be the international\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">darling,<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">\u00a0but\u00a0it\u2019s\u00a0the Paloma that\u00a0is\u00a0recognised\u00a0as Mexico\u2019s national cocktail.\u00a0This bittersweet\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">tequila<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">\u00a0cocktail recipe<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\"> combines the fresh lime, zest grapefruit soda and bold tequila<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">.<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">\u00a0It\u2019s\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">seasoned<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">\u00a0with a pinch of\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">salt,<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">\u00a0and the result is a simple, punchy cocktail\u00a0that\u2019s\u00a0effortlessly drinkable.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">The cocktail broke into the Mexican mainstream in the 1950s when grapefruit soda was first introduced to the country. Legend has it that the Paloma was invented by highly\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">acclaimed bartender<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\"> Don Javier Delgado Corona of La Capilla in Tequila, Mexico. Since then, the Paloma has been a <\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">perennial\u00a0favourite.\u00a0It\u2019s\u00a0prized for its thirst-quenching bitterness and easygoing character.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Can\u2019t find grapefruit soda for your home bar? No problem. Simply mix fresh grapefruit juice with soda water to create your perfect Paloma.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span data-contrast=\"none\">Tequila Sunrise: the cultural icon<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-1208 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/www.themixer.com\/en-uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2022\/06\/185.Tequila-Sunrise_Canva_VeselovaElena-1-1024x512.jpg\" alt=\"No Tequila Sunrise Mocktail\" width=\"1024\" height=\"512\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.themixer.com\/en-uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2022\/06\/185.Tequila-Sunrise_Canva_VeselovaElena-1-1024x512.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.themixer.com\/en-uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2022\/06\/185.Tequila-Sunrise_Canva_VeselovaElena-1-300x150.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.themixer.com\/en-uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2022\/06\/185.Tequila-Sunrise_Canva_VeselovaElena-1-768x384.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.themixer.com\/en-uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2022\/06\/185.Tequila-Sunrise_Canva_VeselovaElena-1-1536x768.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.themixer.com\/en-uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2022\/06\/185.Tequila-Sunrise_Canva_VeselovaElena-1-1480x740.jpg 1480w, https:\/\/www.themixer.com\/en-uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2022\/06\/185.Tequila-Sunrise_Canva_VeselovaElena-1.jpg 1800w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 767px) 100vw, 532px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">The Tequila Sunrise shot to fame during the American cocktail revival of the 1970s.\u00a0Cool\u00a0colours\u00a0and funky vibes were the order of the day, and the vivid orange and red\u00a0gradient\u00a0cocktail led from the front. Cocktail drinkers fell in love with the\u00a0visual\u00a0appeal\u00a0and\u00a0this iconic drink\u00a0made tequila the spirit of choice for many.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">It was created by Bobby Lozoff and Billy Rice at the Trident bar in California and was rumoured to be a favourite of the Rolling Stones. While it may look playful, a great Tequila Sunrise requires restraint and skill. If you add too much grenadine, the cocktail will become too sweet, masking the layers of flavour. When balanced properly, the Tequila Sunrise will deliver <\/span><i><span data-contrast=\"auto\">mucho<\/span><\/i><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> orange juice flavour while allowing tequila\u2019s character to be upfront instead of drowned in sugar.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">Get festive:\u00a0<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.themixer.com\/en-uk\/trends\/tequila-summer-cocktails\/\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">15 Sensational Tequila Cocktails to Sip This Summer<\/span><\/a><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span data-contrast=\"none\">Spirit-forward tequila classics<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-9877 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/www.themixer.com\/en-uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2024\/08\/Espolon-Tequila-Flavors_Old-Fashioned_BrandImage-1024x512.jpg\" alt=\"Espol\u00f2n Old Fashioned on a wooden table, with a hand squeezing a lemon peel, releasing its oils into the cocktail\" width=\"1024\" height=\"512\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.themixer.com\/en-uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2024\/08\/Espolon-Tequila-Flavors_Old-Fashioned_BrandImage-1024x512.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.themixer.com\/en-uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2024\/08\/Espolon-Tequila-Flavors_Old-Fashioned_BrandImage-300x150.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.themixer.com\/en-uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2024\/08\/Espolon-Tequila-Flavors_Old-Fashioned_BrandImage-768x384.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.themixer.com\/en-uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2024\/08\/Espolon-Tequila-Flavors_Old-Fashioned_BrandImage-1536x768.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.themixer.com\/en-uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2024\/08\/Espolon-Tequila-Flavors_Old-Fashioned_BrandImage-1480x740.jpg 1480w, https:\/\/www.themixer.com\/en-uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2024\/08\/Espolon-Tequila-Flavors_Old-Fashioned_BrandImage-760x380.jpg 760w, https:\/\/www.themixer.com\/en-uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2024\/08\/Espolon-Tequila-Flavors_Old-Fashioned_BrandImage.jpg 1800w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 767px) 100vw, 532px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">For whiskey and bourbon lovers,\u00a0tequila\u00a0offers\u00a0new territory\u00a0to explore.\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Its adaptability<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">\u00a0shines in classic cocktails like the\u00a0<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.themixer.com\/en-uk\/recipes\/old-fashioned-cocktail\/\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Old Fashioned<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"none\">\u00a0or\u00a0<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.themixer.com\/en-uk\/recipes\/negroni\/\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Negroni<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"none\">. It offers spice, warmth, and barrel-aged character with a tequila twist. The naturally sweet flavours of blue agave in <\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">reposado<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\"> and a\u00f1ejo tequilas add earthy complexity to any spirit-forward cocktail builds. <\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">In a\u00a0<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.themixer.com\/en-uk\/learn\/old-fashioned-variations\/\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Tequila Old Fashioned<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"none\">, the overall\u00a0cocktail\u00a0structure of spirit, bitterness and subtle sweetness\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">remains<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\"> the same, but the flavour steers towards spicy agave notes with rich oak character. A reposado build will lean into a vanilla, caramel and oak <\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">profile,<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">\u00a0while\u00a0a\u00f1ejo\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">will\u00a0favour<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">\u00a0complex\u00a0flavours\u00a0like coffee,\u00a0toffee\u00a0and chocolate. Tequila provides a tasty base for\u00a0many iconic cocktails, so get creative and create something delicious.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335559738&quot;:280,&quot;335559739&quot;:80}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span data-contrast=\"none\">Why these drinks shaped modern bar culture<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-14674 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/www.themixer.com\/en-uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2026\/02\/Tequila-Cocktails_Featured_Image_Adobe_Heleno-1024x520.jpg\" alt=\"A close up shot of a bartender holding a Paloma cocktail with a home bar set up in the background\" width=\"1024\" height=\"520\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.themixer.com\/en-uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2026\/02\/Tequila-Cocktails_Featured_Image_Adobe_Heleno-1024x520.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.themixer.com\/en-uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2026\/02\/Tequila-Cocktails_Featured_Image_Adobe_Heleno-300x152.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.themixer.com\/en-uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2026\/02\/Tequila-Cocktails_Featured_Image_Adobe_Heleno-768x390.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.themixer.com\/en-uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2026\/02\/Tequila-Cocktails_Featured_Image_Adobe_Heleno-1536x779.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.themixer.com\/en-uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2026\/02\/Tequila-Cocktails_Featured_Image_Adobe_Heleno.jpg 1774w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 767px) 100vw, 532px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Classic\u00a0tequila cocktails played a huge role in boosting the spirit\u00a0into mainstream consciousness. Today, no serious cocktail menu feels complete without a Margarita, and drinkers are moving away from the idea that tequila only comes in shot glasses. As craft cocktail culture continues to evolve, bartenders repeatedly return to these classics for inspiration and ideas.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">With more world-class tequilas available than ever before, the category has become a playground for modern creativity. Contemporary tequila and mezcal cocktails have exploded, reinforcing the versatility of Mexican spirits. From easy and refreshing highball\u00a0serves to\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">classic tequila drinks<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0reima<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>What makes a tequila cocktail \u201ctraditional\u201d? There are many\u00a0tequila cocktail recipes, but only a handful can be considered \u201ctraditional.\u201d We\u2019re talking iconic shakes, pours,\u00a0or mixes that transcend\u00a0eras\u00a0and cultural borders. The cocktails that have\u00a0stood the test of time\u00a0and helped\u00a0define\u00a0the cocktail landscape. 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