13 Easy Tequila Summer Cocktails for Beginners

For days at the beach and warm summery evenings in the garden, get everyone together and enjoy fresh tequila summer cocktails in the sunshine. Our list of tasty tequila based cocktails will ensure your hosting skills are always on point and the variety of refreshing tequila drinks on offer will mean there’s something for everyone, even if you can’t handle your spice!  

So easy to make at home (even for newbies!), shake up a batch of summer cocktails with tequila for a party like no other. Here’s our top 13 to get you started: 

1. Tequila Sour Cocktail

Tequila summer cocktails do not come any more iconic than this. A quintessential mashup between a classy 1920S sour cocktail and a tasty modern-day Margarita, the recipe for a Tequila Sour cocktail walks the fine line between vintage and trendy, with plenty of lemony-lime appeal. 

2. Tequila Sunrise Cocktail

One of the undisputed best beach cocktails ever, the picture-perfect Tequila Sunrise combines tequila, orange juice, and grenadine syrup in a tall glass. These ingredients layer prettily on top of one another, which makes it a very photogenic cocktail, that’s also super tasty. A win-win!

3. Paloma Cocktail

If you love serving refreshing tequila drinks in summer, we can highly recommend the Paloma. Combining tequila, grapefruit juice, lime juice, and club soda, it’s potent, yet refreshing and zesty to the core. Pair it with fish tacos for a flavor match made in heaven! Discover the easiest Paloma recipe and get serving. 

4. Blood Orange Margarita Cocktail

Featuring fresh blood orange, limes, agave nectar, and tequila, this Blood Orange Margarita is a refreshing twist on the classic recipe and is ideal for tequila enthusiasts who enjoy a bittersweet flavor profile. It also has a gorgeously deep color that makes it great for cheers selfies and tropical-themed parties.

5. Cadillac Margarita Cocktail

This tequila-based cocktail is another super fancy spin on the famous Margarita. Also known as the Grand Margarita, this twist on the original features the best of the best ingredients, i.e., top-shelf tequila, freshly-squeezed lime juice, and an orange liqueur made in the curaçao tradition. Learn how you make a Cadillac Margarita.  

6. Smokin’ Margarita Cocktail

If you want to treat your guests to something a little different, the Smokin’ Margarita should definitely be on your radar. This unique drink features all the classic Margarita ingredients, but it’s rimmed with black lava salt, which looks really cool and adds a very unique taste. You also have the option of adding an egg white to make it creamier, if you want.  

7. Watermelon Tequila Cocktail

The best summer cocktails with tequila tend to capture the essence of the season. We love the fact that the Watermelon Tequila cocktail takes summery watermelon and gives it some edge. This drink is as refreshing as it is simple to make! Give it a go with our easy recipe. 

8. Bloody Maria Cocktail

The Bloody Maria cocktail is a spin-off of the classic Bloody Mary, which features vodka, tomato juice, and other spices and flavorings including Worcestershire sauce, hot sauce, garlic, and herbs, depending on the recipe you’re following. The difference with the Bloody Maria is that you use tequila instead of vodka, which gives it a more nuanced flavor. Find the best Bloody Maria recipe here. 

9. Blue Lagoon Margarita Cocktail

Every now and again you need a showstopper in your cocktail line-up. This is when the Blue Lagoon Margarita should be at the top of your must-make list. The recipe for this pretty blue drink includes tequila, blue curaçao liqueur, pineapple juice, lime juice, and lemon-lime soda and is bright blue in color, as the name suggests. Get sipping and dream of the deep blue ocean with our easy recipe. 

10. Mexican Coffee Cocktail

When the sun starts to set and the heat of the day cools, choose a Mexican Coffee cocktail for cozy evening vibes. Served hot, this coffee cocktail is made with tequila, coffee-flavored liqueur, and freshly brewed coffee. Add whipped cream to really hit the spot. Learn how to make this boozy coffee with our simple recipe. 

11. Buena Vista Margarita Cocktail

A summer tequila drink with some serious swagger, the Buena Vista Margarita cocktail comes to the party with plenty of flavor and personality. It combines tequila, pineapple gum syrup, lime juice, bitters, and chili liqueur to absolute perfection. Give it a go now with our best recipe. 

12. Ghost Margarita Cocktail

The Ghost Margarita is another easy-to-make variation on the classic Margarita. It features premium 100% agave tequila with a dash of hot pepper extract. To this, you then add some lemon and orange juice instead of the typical lime juice, for a refreshingly tart drink with a delectable hint of spice. Get the recipe here. 

13. Tutti Frutti Cocktail

If you like your cocktails super sweet and very fruity, the Tutti Frutti will be right up your alley. It combines tequila, melon liqueur, Pessoa liqueur, and cranberry juice in the most delightful way possible. Find the recipe here.