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Cocktail Recipes

Every bottle we review comes with a cocktail built around it. These are the recipes — each one matched to the spirit it was made for.

227 recipes · Tequila

Viva Mexico Tahona Tequila Blanco
Tequila

The Meridian

Viva Mexico Tahona Tequila Blanco

Viva Mexico

Recipe

2 oz Viva Mexico Tahona Blanco · ¾ oz fresh lime juice · ½ oz agave nectar · 2 thin slices cucumber · Pinch of flaky sea salt · Muddle cucumber, shake all with ice, strain into a chilled coupe, garnish with a single cucumber ribbon

El Ateo Blanco Still Strength Tequila
Tequila

The Open Still

El Ateo Blanco Still Strength Tequila

El Ateo

Recipe

2 oz El Ateo Blanco Still Strength · ¾ oz fresh lime juice · ½ oz agave nectar · 2 thin slices cucumber · Muddle cucumber gently, shake all ingredients with ice, double-strain into a coupe, garnish with a cucumber ribbon.

Manuscrito Tequila Blanco
Tequila

The Scribe's Paloma

Manuscrito Tequila Blanco

Manuscrito

Recipe

2 oz Manuscrito Tequila Blanco · 1 oz fresh grapefruit juice · 0.5 oz fresh lime juice · 0.5 oz agave nectar · 2 oz sparkling mineral water · Build over ice in a tall glass, stir gently, garnish with a grapefruit wheel and a pinch of flaky salt on the rim

Santanera Tahona Blanco Tequila
Tequila

The Stone Garden

Santanera Tahona Blanco Tequila

Santanera

Recipe

2 oz Santanera Tahona Blanco · ¾ oz fresh lime juice · ½ oz agave nectar · 2 thin slices cucumber · Pinch of flaky sea salt · Muddle cucumber gently, shake all ingredients with ice, strain into a rocks glass over a large cube, garnish with a cucumber ribbon and a crack of black pepper.

Corralejo Añejo Tequila
Tequila

The Insurgent Old Fashioned

Corralejo Añejo Tequila

Corralejo

Recipe

2 oz Corralejo Añejo · 0.5 oz piloncillo syrup · 2 dashes mole bitters · 1 dash Angostura · Stir over a large ice cube, express an orange peel and drop it in.

Alma del Jaguar Tequila Reposado
Tequila

Harvest Meridian

Alma del Jaguar Tequila Reposado

Alma del Jaguar

Recipe

2 oz Alma del Jaguar Reposado · ¾ oz fresh lime juice · ½ oz raw honey syrup · ¼ oz Grand Marnier · Shake with ice, strain into a rocks glass over a large cube, garnish with a dehydrated orange wheel and a cinnamon stick.

Tequila Primo 1861 Blanco
Tequila

Aurora Paloma

Tequila Primo 1861 Blanco

Primo 1861

Recipe

2 oz Tequila Primo 1861 Blanco · 1 oz fresh grapefruit juice · 0.5 oz fresh lime juice · 0.5 oz agave nectar · 2 oz sparkling mineral water · Pinch of flaky salt · Build over ice in a tall glass, stir gently, garnish with a grapefruit wedge and a sprig of fresh thyme

Wild Common Still Strength Blanco Tequila
Tequila

Piedra Viva

Wild Common Still Strength Blanco Tequila

Wild Common

Recipe

2 oz Wild Common Still Strength Blanco · ¾ oz fresh lime juice · ½ oz agave nectar · 2 dashes saline solution (20%) · Shake hard with ice, strain into a rocks glass over a large cube, garnish with a grapefruit twist expressed over the surface.

El Tequileno Blanco Tequila
Tequila

Paloma Fresca

El Tequileno Blanco Tequila

El Tequileño

Recipe

2 oz El Tequileño Blanco · 1 oz fresh grapefruit juice · 0.5 oz fresh lime juice · 0.5 oz simple syrup · Top with grapefruit soda · Build over ice in a salt-rimmed Collins glass, garnish with a grapefruit wedge.

Tequila Ocho Añejo 2021 Single Estate
Tequila

Ember & Earth Old Fashioned

Tequila Ocho Añejo 2021 Single Estate

Tequila Ocho

Recipe

2 oz Tequila Ocho Añejo 2021 · 0.25 oz agave nectar · 2 dashes mole bitters · 1 dash Angostura bitters · Stir over a large ice cube, express an orange peel over the surface, garnish with the peel and a cinnamon stick.

Dos Armadillos Añejo Tequila
Tequila

The Slow Creed

Dos Armadillos Añejo Tequila

Dos Armadillos

Recipe

2 oz Dos Armadillos Añejo · 0.75 oz Ancho Reyes Chile Liqueur · 0.5 oz fresh lime juice · 0.25 oz agave nectar · Shake with ice, strain into a coupe, garnish with a dehydrated lime wheel

Tequila Chamucos Diablo Blanco
Tequila

Devil's Bonfire

Tequila Chamucos Diablo Blanco

Chamucos

Recipe

2 oz Chamucos Diablo Blanco · 0.75 oz fresh lime juice · 0.5 oz agave nectar · 2 dashes mole bitters · Shake with ice, strain into a rocks glass over a single large cube, garnish with a charred lime wheel

Dulce Vida Añejo Tequila
Tequila

The Quiet Loop

Dulce Vida Añejo Tequila

Dulce Vida

Recipe

2 oz Dulce Vida Añejo · 0.75 oz fresh orange juice · 0.5 oz agave nectar · 2 dashes Angostura bitters · Shake with ice, strain into a coupe, garnish with an expressed orange peel

Esperanto Añejo Tequila
Tequila

The Bitter Bloom

Esperanto Añejo Tequila

Esperanto

Recipe

2 oz Esperanto Añejo · 0.75 oz Amaro Montenegro · 0.5 oz fresh lime juice · 0.25 oz agave nectar · Shake with ice, strain into a coupe, garnish with a grapefruit twist.

Tequila Orendain Ollitas Reposado
Tequila

The Hidden Well

Tequila Orendain Ollitas Reposado

Orendain

Recipe

2 oz Orendain Ollitas Reposado · ¾ oz fresh lime juice · ½ oz honey syrup (2:1) · 2 dashes celery bitters · Shake with ice, strain into a chilled coupe, garnish with a thin cucumber ribbon.

Corazón Añejo Tequila
Tequila

Dusk Old Fashioned

Corazón Añejo Tequila

Corazón

Recipe

2 oz Corazón Añejo · 0.25 oz agave nectar · 2 dashes Angostura bitters · 1 dash orange bitters · Stir with ice, strain over a large cube, garnish with a flamed orange peel

Tres Agaves Añejo Tequila
Tequila

The Unearthed

Tres Agaves Añejo Tequila

Tres Agaves

Recipe

2 oz Tres Agaves Añejo · 0.75 oz Ancho Reyes · 0.5 oz fresh lime juice · 0.25 oz agave nectar · Shake with ice, strain into a coupe, garnish with a dehydrated lime wheel dusted with smoked salt.

Arette Blanco Tequila
Tequila

Arette Paloma

Arette Blanco Tequila

Arette

Recipe

2 oz Arette Blanco · 0.75 oz fresh lime juice · 0.5 oz fresh grapefruit juice · 0.5 oz agave nectar · Top with grapefruit soda · Build over ice in a salt-rimmed highball glass.

Clase Azul Añejo
Tequila

The Burned Meridian

Clase Azul Añejo

Clase Azul

Recipe

1.5 oz Clase Azul Añejo · 0.75 oz amaro (Averna) · 0.25 oz agave nectar · 2 dashes mole bitters · Stir over ice, strain into a rocks glass with a large cube, garnish with a flamed orange peel

Casa Dragones Añejo Barrel Blend
Tequila

The Cornerstone

Casa Dragones Añejo Barrel Blend

Casa Dragones

Recipe

2 oz Casa Dragones Añejo Barrel Blend · 0.5 oz Pedro Ximénez sherry · 2 dashes mole bitters · Express an orange peel over the glass · Stir over a large ice cube and serve in a rocks glass

Siembra Valles Ancestral Blanco
Tequila

Mineral Paloma

Siembra Valles Ancestral Blanco

Siembra Valles

Recipe

2 oz Siembra Valles Ancestral · 0.75 oz fresh lime juice · 0.5 oz fresh grapefruit juice · 0.25 oz agave nectar · 2 oz mineral water · Build in a salt-rimmed highball over ice, stir gently.

Caballito Cerrero Reposado
Tequila

Dusk Paloma

Caballito Cerrero Reposado

Caballito Cerrero

Recipe

2 oz Caballito Cerrero Reposado · 1 oz fresh grapefruit juice · 0.5 oz fresh lime juice · 0.5 oz agave syrup · 2 oz sparkling grapefruit soda · Pinch of smoked salt · Build in a salt-rimmed highball over ice, stir gently, garnish with a grapefruit wheel and thyme sprig

Olmeca Altos Añejo Tequila
Tequila

The Red Furrow

Olmeca Altos Añejo Tequila

Olmeca Altos

Recipe

2 oz Olmeca Altos Añejo · 0.5 oz raw piloncillo syrup · 2 dashes mole bitters · 1 dash Angostura bitters · Stir all ingredients with ice in a mixing glass for 30 seconds until well chilled and diluted. Strain over a single large ice cube in an old fashioned glass. Express an orange peel over the surface, run it along the rim, and drop it in. Finish with a small pinch of smoked salt atop the ice cube. · Garnish: Expressed orange peel and a pinch of flaky smoked salt on the rim · Glass: Old fashioned glass

Gran Centenario Leyenda Extra Añejo
Tequila

The Pardon

Gran Centenario Leyenda Extra Añejo

Gran Centenario

Recipe

2 oz Gran Centenario Leyenda Extra Añejo · 0.5 oz Pedro Ximénez sherry · 0.25 oz agave nectar · 2 dashes Angostura bitters · 1 wide strip of orange peel · Combine tequila, sherry, agave nectar, and bitters in a mixing glass with ice. Stir for 30 seconds until well-chilled and silky. Strain into a chilled old fashioned glass over a single large ice cube. Express the orange peel over the surface, twist, and rest it on the rim. Let it sit a moment before the first sip—forgiveness is never rushed.

Chinaco Reposado Tequila
Tequila

Smoked Adobe

Chinaco Reposado Tequila

Chinaco

Recipe

2 oz Chinaco Reposado · 0.75 oz fresh lime juice · 0.5 oz agave nectar · 2 dashes mole bitters · Shake with ice, strain into a rocks glass over a large cube, garnish with a charred lime wheel

Suerte Blanco Tequila
Tequila

Paloma de la Cosecha

Suerte Blanco Tequila

Suerte

Recipe

2 oz Suerte Blanco · 0.75 oz fresh lime juice · 0.5 oz fresh grapefruit juice · 0.25 oz agave nectar · Top with Topo Chico · Build over ice in a salt-rimmed highball, garnish with a grapefruit wheel.

Gran Dovejo Añejo
Tequila

The Ancestor's Garden

Gran Dovejo Añejo

Gran Dovejo

Recipe

Ingredients: 2 oz Gran Dovejo Añejo, 0.75 oz fresh lime juice, 0.5 oz agave nectar, 0.25 oz Amaro Nonino, 2 dashes mole bitters. Directions: Combine all ingredients in a shaker with ice and shake vigorously for 12 seconds. Double-strain into a chilled coupe. Garnish with a thin wheel of dehydrated orange and a light dusting of ground cinnamon. The Amaro Nonino bridges the tequila's herbal and caramel notes while the mole bitters deepen the chocolate undercurrent.

Tears of Llorona No. 3 Extra Añejo
Tequila

The Weeping Hour

Tears of Llorona No. 3 Extra Añejo

Tears of Llorona

Recipe

2 oz Tears of Llorona No. 3 Extra Añejo · 0.5 oz Pedro Ximénez sherry · 0.25 oz demerara syrup · 2 dashes mole bitters · 1 dash orange bitters · Orange peel for garnish · Combine tequila, sherry, demerara syrup, and both bitters in a mixing glass with ice. Stir for 30 seconds until well-chilled and silky. Strain into a chilled coupe. Express an orange peel over the surface, rim the glass edge, and drape the peel over the side. · Glass: Coupe

Cazadores Añejo Tequila
Tequila

Piedra Paloma

Cazadores Añejo Tequila

Cazadores

Recipe

2 oz Cazadores Añejo · 0.75 oz fresh grapefruit juice · 0.5 oz fresh lime juice · 0.25 oz agave nectar · Top with mineral water · Pinch of flaky salt · Build in a highball over ice, stir gently, garnish with a grapefruit wedge and salt rim on one side

Mijenta Blanco Tequila
Tequila

Sierra Paloma

Mijenta Blanco Tequila

Mijenta

Recipe

2 oz Mijenta Blanco · 1 oz fresh grapefruit juice · 0.5 oz fresh lime juice · 0.5 oz agave syrup · 2 oz sparkling water · Build over ice in a salt-rimmed highball, stir gently, garnish with a grapefruit wedge.

Villa Lobos Plata
Tequila

The Blue Hour

Villa Lobos Plata

Villa Lobos

Recipe

2 oz Villa Lobos Plata, 0.75 oz fresh lime juice, 0.5 oz blanc vermouth, 0.25 oz agave syrup, 2 dashes celery bitters. Shake with ice, strain into a chilled coupe, garnish with a lime coin and a single cracked peppercorn.

Patrón Silver
Tequila

Tommy's Margarita

Patrón Silver

Patrón

Recipe

2 oz Patrón Silver, 1 oz fresh lime juice, 0.5 oz agave nectar (2:1 agave to water). Shake hard with ice, strain into a rocks glass over fresh ice, garnish with a lime wheel. Salt rim optional.

Código 1530 Añejo
Tequila

The Stave & The Vine

Código 1530 Añejo

Código 1530

Recipe

2 oz Código 1530 Añejo · 0.75 oz Carpano Antica Formula sweet vermouth · 0.25 oz Tempranillo red wine reduction (reduce 1 cup to 2 tbsp with 1 tsp sugar) · 2 dashes Angostura bitters · Orange peel for garnish · Combine the tequila, sweet vermouth, cooled red wine reduction, and bitters in a mixing glass with ice. Stir for 30 seconds until well-chilled. Strain into a coupe glass. Express an orange peel over the surface, twist, and rest it on the rim. · Glass: Coupe

Tequila Excellia Reposado
Tequila

The Grinding Stone

Tequila Excellia Reposado

Excellia

Recipe

2 oz Excellia Reposado · 0.75 oz fresh blood orange juice · 0.5 oz honey syrup (2:1 honey to water) · 0.25 oz Amaro Nonino · 2 dashes mole bitters · Combine all ingredients in a mixing tin with ice. Shake vigorously for 12 seconds. Double strain into a rocks glass over a single large ice cube. Garnish with the peppered blood orange wheel. · Garnish: Thin wheel of blood orange dusted with cracked black pepper · Glass: Rocks glass

Tequila San Matías Gran Reserva Extra Añejo
Tequila

The Long Ember

Tequila San Matías Gran Reserva Extra Añejo

San Matías

Recipe

2 oz San Matías Gran Reserva Extra Añejo · 0.5 oz Pedro Ximénez sherry · 0.25 oz rich demerara syrup (2:1) · 2 dashes mole bitters · 1 dash Angostura bitters · Orange peel for garnish · Combine tequila, sherry, demerara syrup, and both bitters in a mixing glass with large ice. Stir for 30 seconds until well-chilled and silky. Strain into a chilled rocks glass over a single large cube. Express the orange peel over the surface, twist, and drape along the rim. Sip slowly—this one rewards patience. · Glass: Rocks glass

Siembra Azul Añejo
Tequila

The Unadorned

Siembra Azul Añejo

Siembra Azul

Recipe

2 oz Siembra Azul Añejo, 0.5 oz dry curaçao, 2 dashes orange bitters, 1 dash Angostura. Stir with ice 20 seconds, strain into a chilled coupe, express an orange peel over the surface and drop in. No sugar, no ornament — just the spirit.

Mijenta Añejo Tequila
Tequila

The Unmoved

Mijenta Añejo Tequila

Mijenta

Recipe

2 oz Mijenta Añejo Tequila · 0.5 oz Ancho Reyes Original chile liqueur · 0.25 oz agave nectar · 2 dashes mole bitters · Combine all ingredients in a mixing glass with ice. Stir firmly for 30 seconds until well-chilled and properly diluted. Strain into an Old Fashioned glass over a single large ice cube. Express the orange peel over the surface, releasing its oils, then rest it on the drink. · Garnish: Wide orange peel, expressed and laid across the surface · Glass: Old Fashioned glass

Pasote Extra Añejo
Tequila

The Highland Loom

Pasote Extra Añejo

Pasote

Recipe

2 oz Pasote Extra Añejo · 0.5 oz Amontillado sherry · 0.25 oz agave nectar · 2 dashes mole bitters · 1 wide strip of orange peel · Combine Pasote Extra Añejo, Amontillado sherry, agave nectar, and mole bitters in a mixing glass with large ice. Stir for 30 seconds until well-chilled and silky. Strain into a chilled rocks glass over a single large cube. Express the orange peel over the surface, twist, and drape across the rim. · Glass: Rocks glass

T1 Tequila Uno Añejo
Tequila

The Meridian Line

T1 Tequila Uno Añejo

T1 Tequila Uno

Recipe

2 oz T1 Tequila Uno Añejo | 0.75 oz fresh lime juice | 0.5 oz agave nectar | 0.25 oz Licor 43 | 2 dashes mole bitters. Shake all ingredients vigorously with ice. Strain into a chilled coupe glass. Garnish with a thin orange wheel and a light dusting of cinnamon.

Fuenteseca Reserva Extra Añejo 21 Year
Tequila

Neat. Full stop.

Fuenteseca Reserva Extra Añejo 21 Year

Fuenteseca Reserva

Recipe

Pour 1.5 oz into a tulip-shaped copita or Glencairn glass. Rest for ten minutes at room temperature. Sip slowly over the course of an hour. To dilute or mix this expression would be to erase two decades of quiet work.

Casamigos Añejo
Tequila

The Seasonal Turn

Casamigos Añejo

Casamigos

Recipe

Stir 2 oz Casamigos Añejo, 0.75 oz Licor 43, 0.25 oz cold-brew coffee, and 2 dashes mole bitters over a large ice cube for 30 seconds. Strain into a chilled rocks glass over fresh ice. Express an orange peel over the surface, then rest it on the rim. The drink transitions from sweet warmth to roasted depth in rhythmic waves.

Excellia Añejo Tequila
Tequila

The Mercurial Sour

Excellia Añejo Tequila

Excellia

Recipe

2 oz Excellia Añejo • 0.75 oz fresh lemon juice • 0.5 oz honey syrup (2:1 honey to water) • 0.25 oz Lillet Blanc • 1 egg white • Garnish: 3 drops of Angostura bitters on the foam, dragged with a pick into a quicksilver swirl. Dry shake all ingredients vigorously for 15 seconds, then add ice and shake again until well chilled. Fine strain into a chilled coupe.

Suerte Añejo Tequila
Tequila

The Root Line

Suerte Añejo Tequila

Suerte

Recipe

2 oz Suerte Añejo Tequila · 0.5 oz ancho chile liqueur (such as Ancho Reyes Original) · 0.25 oz agave nectar · 2 dashes mole bitters · Combine all ingredients in a mixing glass with ice. Stir for 25–30 seconds until well chilled and diluted. Strain over a single large ice cube in a double old fashioned glass. Express the orange peel over the surface, then rest it against the rim alongside the thyme sprig. · Garnish: Expressed orange peel and a small sprig of fresh thyme · Glass: Double old fashioned glass

Partida Blanco
Tequila

The Harbor Light

Partida Blanco

Partida

Recipe

2 oz Partida Blanco, 0.75 oz fresh lime juice, 0.5 oz Ancho Reyes Verde, 0.5 oz cucumber juice, 0.25 oz agave syrup, pinch of sea salt. Shake with ice, strain into a chilled coupe, garnish with a thin cucumber ribbon and a single grapefruit peel expressed over the top.

Tequila Cabeza Blanco
Tequila

The Crucible

Tequila Cabeza Blanco

Cabeza

Recipe

2 oz Tequila Cabeza Blanco · 0.75 oz fresh lime juice · 0.5 oz agave nectar · 0.25 oz mezcal (for smoky rinse) · 2 dashes celery bitters · Rinse the rocks glass with mezcal and discard the excess. Combine tequila, lime juice, agave nectar, and celery bitters in a shaker with ice. Shake vigorously for 12 seconds and strain over a single large ice cube in the prepared glass. Garnish with a charred lime wheel and a partial salt rim. · Garnish: Charred lime wheel and a pinch of flaky sea salt on the rim · Glass: Rocks glass

Tesoro de Don Felipe Añejo
Tequila

The Opening Line

Tesoro de Don Felipe Añejo

Tesoro de Don Felipe

Recipe

2 oz Tesoro de Don Felipe Añejo · 0.75 oz fresh lemon juice · 0.5 oz agave nectar · 0.25 oz Ancho Reyes chile liqueur · 2 dashes Angostura bitters · Lemon twist for garnish · Combine the tequila, lemon juice, agave nectar, Ancho Reyes, and bitters in a shaker with ice. Shake vigorously for 12 seconds and double-strain into a chilled coupe glass. Express the lemon twist over the surface, then rest it on the rim. The cocktail should greet you with warmth and spice before the citrus even registers — a fitting first line. · Glass: Coupe

Cuervo Reserva de la Familia Extra Añejo
Tequila

The Gravity Well

Cuervo Reserva de la Familia Extra Añejo

Jose Cuervo

Recipe

2 oz Cuervo Reserva de la Familia Extra Añejo · 0.5 oz amaro (Averna or Montenegro) · 0.25 oz agave nectar · 2 dashes mole bitters · Orange peel for garnish · Combine tequila, amaro, agave nectar, and bitters in a mixing glass with ice. Stir for 30 seconds until well-chilled and silky. Strain into a chilled coupe. Express the orange peel over the surface, rim the glass, and drop it in. The drink should feel dense and contemplative — sip slowly. · Glass: Coupe · The amaro reinforces the tequila's herbal-bitter backbone without competing with its barrel-aged richness. Think of this as an Old Fashioned that traded bourbon's grain sweetness for agave's mineral depth.

Gran Coramino Añejo Tequila
Tequila

The Ember's Lament

Gran Coramino Añejo Tequila

Gran Coramino

Recipe

2 oz Gran Coramino Añejo · 0.5 oz Pedro Ximénez sherry · 0.25 oz dark chocolate liqueur (such as Mozart Dark) · 2 dashes mole bitters · 1 dash Angostura bitters · Combine all ingredients in a mixing glass with ice. Stir for 30 seconds until well-chilled and diluted. Strain into a rocks glass over a single large ice cube. Express a flamed orange peel over the surface, then rest it on the rim alongside a cinnamon stick. · Garnish: Flamed orange peel and a cinnamon stick · Glass: Rocks glass

Volcán X.A
Tequila

Tierra Caliente Old Fashioned

Volcán X.A

Volcán De Mi Tierra

Recipe

2 oz Volcán X.A Extra Añejo · 0.25 oz piloncillo syrup (dissolve grated piloncillo in equal parts warm water) · 2 dashes mole bitters · 1 dash Angostura bitters · 1 wide strip of orange peel · Pinch of Maldon smoked sea salt · Dissolve the pinch of smoked salt in the piloncillo syrup. Combine syrup, both bitters, and tequila in a mixing glass with large ice cubes. Stir 30–35 revolutions until well-chilled and silky. Strain into a rocks glass over a single large ice sphere. Express the orange peel over the surface, run it around the rim, and nestle it against the ice. Serve immediately. · Garnish: Expressed orange peel and optional cacao nib on the rim · Glass: Rocks glass

Cazcanes No. 9 Reposado Tequila
Tequila

The Distant Rumble

Cazcanes No. 9 Reposado Tequila

Cazcanes

Recipe

2 oz Cazcanes No. 9 Reposado Tequila · 0.75 oz fresh lime juice · 0.5 oz mezcal (lightly smoked, such as Del Maguey Vida) · 0.5 oz raw honey syrup (1:1 honey to warm water) · 2 dashes mole bitters · Lime wheel and a pinch of smoked sea salt for garnish · Combine tequila, mezcal, lime juice, honey syrup, and bitters in a shaker with ice. Shake vigorously for 12 seconds. Double strain into a chilled coupe glass. Garnish with a lime wheel and a small pinch of smoked sea salt placed directly on the wheel. The mezcal amplifies the reposado's inherent smokiness without overwhelming it — a cocktail that hums with tension and resolve. · Glass: Coupe

Cimarrón Añejo Tequila
Tequila

Ground Current

Cimarrón Añejo Tequila

Cimarrón

Recipe

2 oz Cimarrón Añejo, 0.75 oz Amontillado sherry, 0.25 oz agave syrup (1:1), 2 dashes Angostura bitters, 1 dash orange bitters. Stir with ice 25–30 seconds, strain into a chilled coupe or rocks glass over a single large cube. Express an orange peel over the top and drop it in.

G4 Reposado Madera Tequila
Tequila

Agave & Spice Paloma

G4 Reposado Madera Tequila

G4

Recipe

2 oz G4 Reposado Madera · 0.75 oz fresh lime juice · 0.5 oz agave nectar · Top with grapefruit soda · Build in a salt-rimmed highball over ice, garnish with a grapefruit wedge.

Fortaleza Lot 100 Blanco
Tequila

Piedra Viva

Fortaleza Lot 100 Blanco

Fortaleza

Recipe

2 oz Fortaleza Lot 100 Blanco · 0.75 oz fresh lime juice · 0.5 oz agave nectar · Pinch of flaky salt · Shake with ice, strain into a salt-rimmed coupe, garnish with a lime wheel.

Tapatio Excelencia Extra Añejo
Tequila

The Cobbler's Last

Tapatio Excelencia Extra Añejo

Tapatio

Recipe

2 oz Tapatio Excelencia Extra Añejo · 0.5 oz Pedro Ximénez sherry · 0.25 oz Demerara syrup · 2 dashes mole bitters · 1 strip of orange peel · Combine Tapatio Excelencia, Pedro Ximénez sherry, Demerara syrup, and mole bitters in a mixing glass with ice. Stir slowly for 30 seconds until well-chilled and silken. Strain into a rocks glass over a single large ice cube. Express the orange peel over the surface, twist, and rest it against the rim. Sip contemplatively. · Glass: Rocks glass

Don Fulano Reposado Fuerte
Tequila

Fuerte Paloma

Don Fulano Reposado Fuerte

Don Fulano

Recipe

2 oz Don Fulano Reposado Fuerte · 1 oz fresh grapefruit juice · 0.5 oz fresh lime juice · 0.25 oz agave nectar · 2 oz sparkling grapefruit soda · Build in a salt-rimmed highball over ice, stir gently, garnish with a grapefruit wedge.

Don Pilar Blanco Tequila
Tequila

Pilar's Garden

Don Pilar Blanco Tequila

Don Pilar

Recipe

2 oz Don Pilar Blanco · 1 oz fresh lime juice · 0.75 oz agave nectar · 4 fresh mint leaves · Muddle mint, shake all ingredients with ice, double-strain into a salt-rimmed coupe, garnish with a lime wheel.

Calle 23 Blanco Tequila
Tequila

Jalisco Paloma

Calle 23 Blanco Tequila

Calle 23

Recipe

2 oz Calle 23 Blanco · 1 oz fresh grapefruit juice · 0.5 oz fresh lime juice · 0.5 oz agave syrup · 2 oz sparkling water · Build in a salt-rimmed Collins glass over ice, stir gently, garnish with grapefruit wedge.

Volcán De Mi Tierra Reposado Tequila
Tequila

Volcanic Paloma

Volcán De Mi Tierra Reposado Tequila

Volcán De Mi Tierra

Recipe

2 oz Volcán Reposado · 1 oz fresh grapefruit juice · 0.5 oz lime juice · 0.5 oz agave nectar · Top with mineral water · Build in a salt-rimmed highball glass over ice, garnish with a grapefruit wheel.

Cimarrón Reposado Tequila
Tequila

The Arandas Highball

Cimarrón Reposado Tequila

Cimarrón

Recipe

2 oz Cimarrón Reposado, 0.5 oz fresh lime juice, 0.25 oz agave syrup, 3 oz chilled grapefruit soda. Build in a tall glass over ice, stir gently, and garnish with a grapefruit twist and a pinch of flaky salt on the rim.

El Tesoro Mundial Collection Mizunara Cask Finish Añejo
Tequila

The Mizunara Old Fashioned

El Tesoro Mundial Collection Mizunara Cask Finish Añejo

El Tesoro

Recipe

2 oz El Tesoro Mizunara Finish Añejo, 1 barspoon agave nectar (light), 2 dashes Angostura bitters, 1 dash orange bitters. Stir with a large clear ice cube for 20 seconds. Express an orange peel over the glass and drop in. Garnish with a single toasted cedar chip on the side (optional).

Volcán De Mi Tierra Añejo Cristalino
Tequila

Cristalino Paloma

Volcán De Mi Tierra Añejo Cristalino

Volcán De Mi Tierra

Recipe

2 oz Volcán Cristalino · 1 oz fresh grapefruit juice · 0.5 oz fresh lime juice · 0.5 oz agave nectar · 2 oz sparkling mineral water · Build over ice in a highball, stir gently, garnish with grapefruit wedge and pink salt rim.

Tierra Noble Blanco Tequila
Tequila

Paloma Fresca

Tierra Noble Blanco Tequila

Tierra Noble

Recipe

2 oz Tierra Noble Blanco · 1 oz fresh grapefruit juice · 0.5 oz fresh lime juice · 0.5 oz agave syrup · 2 oz sparkling mineral water · Build in a salt-rimmed highball over ice, stir gently, garnish with a grapefruit wedge.

Cascahuin Tahona Reposado
Tequila

Piedra Paloma

Cascahuin Tahona Reposado

Cascahuín

Recipe

2 oz Cascahuín Tahona Reposado · 1 oz fresh grapefruit juice · 0.5 oz fresh lime juice · 0.5 oz agave nectar · 2 oz sparkling mineral water · Build in a salt-rimmed highball over ice, stir gently, garnish with grapefruit wedge.

Don Fulano Blanco Fuerte
Tequila

Desert Paloma

Don Fulano Blanco Fuerte

Don Fulano

Recipe

2 oz Don Fulano Blanco Fuerte · 1 oz fresh grapefruit juice · 0.5 oz fresh lime juice · 0.5 oz agave nectar · 2 oz sparkling mineral water · Build over ice in a salt-rimmed highball, stir gently, garnish with a grapefruit wheel.

Fuenteseca Cosecha 2021 Blanco
Tequila

The Held Breath

Fuenteseca Cosecha 2021 Blanco

Fuenteseca

Recipe

2 oz Fuenteseca Cosecha 2021 Blanco, 0.5 oz fino sherry, 0.25 oz Yellow Chartreuse, 2 dashes celery bitters. Stir with ice for 20 seconds — no more. Strain into a chilled coupe. Express a grapefruit peel over the surface and discard.

Volcán De Mi Tierra Blanco Tequila
Tequila

Volcanic Paloma

Volcán De Mi Tierra Blanco Tequila

Volcán De Mi Tierra

Recipe

2 oz Volcán Blanco · 1 oz fresh grapefruit juice · 0.5 oz lime juice · 0.5 oz agave syrup · 2 oz sparkling mineral water · Build in a salt-rimmed Collins glass over ice, stir gently, garnish with a grapefruit wedge.

Siembra Azul Reposado
Tequila

The Bat's Path

Siembra Azul Reposado

Siembra Azul

Recipe

2 oz Siembra Azul Reposado, 0.75 oz fresh lime juice, 0.5 oz agave nectar (lightly diluted 2:1 with water), 0.25 oz mezcal (for aromatic lift), 2 dashes orange bitters. Shake with ice, strain over a large cube in a rocks glass, garnish with a grapefruit twist expressed over the surface.

Volans Blanco Tequila
Tequila

Altitude Paloma

Volans Blanco Tequila

Volans

Recipe

2 oz Volans Blanco, 0.75 oz fresh grapefruit juice, 0.5 oz fresh lime juice, 0.25 oz agave syrup, pinch of sea salt, top with 2 oz chilled grapefruit soda. Build in a tall glass over ice, stir gently, garnish with a grapefruit twist and a sprig of mint.

Siembra Valles High Proof Blanco
Tequila

The Coiled Spring

Siembra Valles High Proof Blanco

Siembra Valles

Recipe

1.5 oz Siembra Valles High Proof, 0.75 oz fresh lime juice, 0.5 oz agave syrup (1:1), 3 dashes celery bitters, 1 thin cucumber ribbon. Shake with ice, double-strain into a chilled coupe, garnish with the cucumber ribbon and a pinch of flaky sea salt on the rim.

Fuenteseca Reserva Extra Añejo 12 Year
Tequila

The Chrysalis

Fuenteseca Reserva Extra Añejo 12 Year

Fuenteseca

Recipe

This tequila deserves no cocktail — serve neat in a Glencairn or tulip glass at room temperature. If you must: 2 oz Fuenteseca 12, a single drop of orange bitters, stirred briefly over one large rock, expressed orange peel discarded.

Partida Añejo
Tequila

The Amatitán Old Fashioned

Partida Añejo

Partida

Recipe

2 oz Partida Añejo, 1 barspoon agave nectar, 2 dashes Angostura bitters, 1 dash orange bitters. Stir with ice for 30 seconds and strain over a large cube in a rocks glass. Express an orange peel over the top and drop it in.

El Pandillo Añejo Tequila
Tequila

Ember Paloma

El Pandillo Añejo Tequila

El Pandillo

Recipe

2 oz El Pandillo Añejo · 1 oz fresh grapefruit juice · 0.5 oz fresh lime juice · 0.5 oz agave nectar · 2 oz sparkling water · Build in a salt-rimmed highball glass over ice, stir gently, garnish with a charred grapefruit wedge.

El Tesoro 70th Aniversario Mature Blanco
Tequila

Altitude Paloma

El Tesoro 70th Aniversario Mature Blanco

El Tesoro

Recipe

2 oz El Tesoro Blanco, 0.75 oz fresh pink grapefruit juice, 0.5 oz fresh lime juice, 0.25 oz agave syrup, pinch of sea salt, topped with grapefruit soda. Build in a highball over ice, stir gently, garnish with a grapefruit twist and a rosemary sprig.

Chamucos Añejo
Tequila

Añejo Old Fashioned

Chamucos Añejo

Chamucos

Recipe

2 oz Chamucos Añejo · 0.25 oz agave nectar · 2 dashes Angostura bitters · 1 dash orange bitters · Stir over ice, strain over large cube, garnish with orange twist.

Fortaleza Winter Blend Still Strength
Tequila

Amanecer en Jalisco

Fortaleza Winter Blend Still Strength

Fortaleza

Recipe

2 oz Fortaleza Winter Blend Still Strength, 0.5 oz fresh lime juice, 0.5 oz orange blossom honey syrup (2:1 honey to warm water), 2 dashes orange bitters, grapefruit peel. Shake with ice, strain into a chilled coupe, express grapefruit peel over the surface and drop in.

Cascahuín Plata 48
Tequila

The Arenal Highball

Cascahuín Plata 48

Cascahuín

Recipe

1.5 oz Cascahuín Plata 48, 0.5 oz fresh lime juice, 0.25 oz agave syrup, top with chilled mineral water (4 oz). Build in a tall glass over a single large ice spear, gently stir, garnish with a grapefruit peel expressed and dropped in.

Fuenteseca Cosecha 2016 Blanco
Tequila

The Highland Paloma

Fuenteseca Cosecha 2016 Blanco

Fuenteseca

Recipe

2 oz Fuenteseca Cosecha 2016 Blanco, 0.5 oz fresh lime juice, 0.25 oz agave syrup, pinch of sea salt, topped with 3 oz fresh pink grapefruit soda. Build in a chilled highball over ice, stir gently, garnish with a grapefruit twist and a sprig of thyme.

Chinaco Blanco
Tequila

The Lombardo Highball

Chinaco Blanco

Chinaco

Recipe

2 oz Chinaco Blanco, 3/4 oz fresh lime juice, 1/2 oz agave syrup, 3 dashes celery bitters, topped with grapefruit soda. Build in a tall glass over ice, garnish with a grapefruit twist and a sprig of mint.

Chamucos Reposado
Tequila

Still Waters

Chamucos Reposado

Chamucos

Recipe

2 oz Chamucos Reposado, 0.5 oz Amontillado sherry, 0.25 oz agave nectar, 2 dashes orange bitters. Stir with ice for 30 seconds, strain into a chilled coupe, express an orange peel over the surface and drop in.

Tapatío Gran Reserva Añejo
Tequila

The Alteña Old Fashioned

Tapatío Gran Reserva Añejo

Tapatío

Recipe

2 oz Tapatío Gran Reserva Añejo, 1 tsp agave nectar, 2 dashes orange bitters, 1 dash Angostura. Stir with ice 30 seconds; strain over a large cube. Express an orange peel over the glass and drop it in.

ArteNOM Selección de 1414 Blanco
Tequila

The Unlit Room

ArteNOM Selección de 1414 Blanco

ArteNOM

Recipe

2 oz ArteNOM 1414 Blanco, 0.75 oz fresh lime juice, 0.5 oz cucumber-mint syrup (muddle cucumber and mint into warm 1:1 simple, strain), 2 dashes celery bitters. Shake with ice, fine strain into a chilled coupe, garnish with a single mint leaf floated crown-down.

Tequila Ocho Blanco 2021 Los Corrales
Tequila

Corrales Paloma

Tequila Ocho Blanco 2021 Los Corrales

Tequila Ocho

Recipe

2 oz Tequila Ocho Blanco · 1 oz fresh grapefruit juice · 0.5 oz fresh lime juice · 0.25 oz agave nectar · 2 oz sparkling mineral water · Build over ice in a highball, stir gently, garnish with a grapefruit wheel and salt rim.

El Tesoro Extra Añejo Tequila
Tequila

Highlands Old Fashioned

El Tesoro Extra Añejo Tequila

El Tesoro

Recipe

2 oz El Tesoro Extra Añejo · 0.25 oz agave nectar · 2 dashes mole bitters · Stir over ice, strain into a rocks glass with one large cube, garnish with an orange peel expressed over the surface.

La Gritona Reposado
Tequila

The Quiet Word

La Gritona Reposado

La Gritona

Recipe

2 oz La Gritona Reposado, 0.75 oz fresh lime juice, 0.5 oz honey syrup (2:1 honey to water), 3 dashes celery bitters. Shake with ice, strain into a chilled coupe, garnish with a lime twist expressed and discarded.

Espolòn Añejo Tequila
Tequila

Ember Old Fashioned

Espolòn Añejo Tequila

Espolòn

Recipe

2 oz Espolòn Añejo · 0.25 oz agave nectar · 3 dashes mole bitters · Stir with ice, strain over a large cube in a rocks glass, garnish with a flamed orange peel.

Tequila Ocho Curado Espadín
Tequila

Smoke Signal Paloma

Tequila Ocho Curado Espadín

Tequila Ocho

Recipe

2 oz Ocho Curado Espadín · 1 oz fresh grapefruit juice · 0.5 oz fresh lime juice · 0.5 oz agave syrup · 2 oz sparkling mineral water · Build over ice in a salt-rimmed highball, stir gently, garnish with grapefruit wedge.

Gran Centenario Plata Tequila
Tequila

Centenario Paloma

Gran Centenario Plata Tequila

Gran Centenario

Recipe

2 oz Gran Centenario Plata · 0.75 oz fresh lime juice · 0.5 oz grapefruit juice · 0.25 oz agave nectar · Top with grapefruit soda · Build over ice in salt-rimmed Collins glass, garnish with grapefruit wedge.

Fuenteseca Cosecha 2020 Blanco
Tequila

Cosecha Paloma

Fuenteseca Cosecha 2020 Blanco

Fuenteseca

Recipe

2 oz Fuenteseca Cosecha 2020 · 0.75 oz fresh grapefruit juice · 0.5 oz fresh lime juice · 0.5 oz agave nectar · 2 oz sparkling grapefruit soda · Build in a Collins glass over ice, stir gently, garnish with a grapefruit wedge and salt rim.

Pueblo Viejo Reposado Tequila
Tequila

Highland Paloma

Pueblo Viejo Reposado Tequila

Pueblo Viejo

Recipe

2 oz Pueblo Viejo Reposado · 1 oz fresh grapefruit juice · 0.5 oz lime juice · 0.25 oz agave nectar · Top with grapefruit soda · Build over ice in a salt-rimmed Collins glass.

Don Julio 1942 Añejo
Tequila

The Founder's Old Fashioned

Don Julio 1942 Añejo

Don Julio

Recipe

2 oz Don Julio 1942, 0.25 oz agave nectar, 2 dashes Angostura bitters, 1 dash orange bitters. Stir with ice for 30 seconds, strain over a large rock in a rocks glass. Express an orange peel over the top and drop in.

Pueblo Viejo Añejo Tequila
Tequila

Adobe Sunset

Pueblo Viejo Añejo Tequila

Pueblo Viejo

Recipe

2 oz Pueblo Viejo Añejo · 0.75 oz fresh lime juice · 0.5 oz agave nectar · 2 dashes mole bitters · Shake with ice, strain over fresh ice in a rocks glass, garnish with an orange wheel.

Pueblo Viejo Blanco Tequila
Tequila

Paloma Cruda

Pueblo Viejo Blanco Tequila

Pueblo Viejo

Recipe

2 oz Pueblo Viejo Blanco · 1 oz fresh grapefruit juice · 0.5 oz lime juice · 0.5 oz agave syrup · Top with soda water · Build in a salt-rimmed Collins glass over ice.

El Tequileño Platinum
Tequila

The Dovetail

El Tequileño Platinum

El Tequileño

Recipe

2 oz El Tequileño Platinum, 0.75 oz fresh lime juice, 0.5 oz agave syrup (1:1), 0.25 oz dry vermouth, 2 dashes celery bitters. Shake with ice, strain into a chilled coupe, garnish with a thin cucumber ribbon.

Gran Centenario Reposado
Tequila

Reposado Paloma

Gran Centenario Reposado

Gran Centenario

Recipe

2 oz Gran Centenario Reposado · 1 oz fresh grapefruit juice · 0.5 oz fresh lime juice · 0.5 oz agave nectar · Top with grapefruit soda · Build in a salt-rimmed highball glass over ice, stir gently, garnish with a grapefruit wedge.

LALO Blanco Tequila
Tequila

Highland Tension

LALO Blanco Tequila

LALO

Recipe

2 oz LALO Blanco, 0.75 oz fresh lime juice, 0.5 oz honey syrup (2:1), 0.25 oz mezcal (for tension), 2 dashes celery bitters. Shake with ice, strain into a coupe, garnish with a grapefruit twist expressed over the surface.

Don Pilar Reposado Tequila
Tequila

Highland Paloma

Don Pilar Reposado Tequila

Don Pilar

Recipe

2 oz Don Pilar Reposado · 0.75 oz fresh lime juice · 0.5 oz fresh grapefruit juice · 0.25 oz agave nectar · 2 oz grapefruit soda · Build in a Collins glass over ice, garnish with a grapefruit wedge and salt rim.

Cimarrón Blanco Tequila
Tequila

Paloma Cruda

Cimarrón Blanco Tequila

Cimarrón

Recipe

2 oz Cimarrón Blanco · 1 oz fresh grapefruit juice · 0.5 oz lime juice · 0.5 oz simple syrup · Top with soda water · Build in a salt-rimmed highball over ice.

Don Pilar Añejo Tequila
Tequila

Pilar's Repose

Don Pilar Añejo Tequila

Don Pilar

Recipe

2 oz Don Pilar Añejo · 0.75 oz Ancho Reyes · 0.5 oz agave syrup · 2 dashes mole bitters · Stir with ice, strain into a rocks glass over a large cube, garnish with an orange peel.

Arette Artesanal Suave Reposado
Tequila

Compass Rose Paloma

Arette Artesanal Suave Reposado

Arette

Recipe

2 oz Arette Artesanal Suave Reposado · 1 oz fresh grapefruit juice · 0.5 oz fresh lime juice · 0.5 oz agave nectar · 2 oz sparkling mineral water · Build over ice in a salt-rimmed Collins glass, stir gently, garnish with grapefruit wheel.

Fuenteseca Cosecha 2019 Blanco
Tequila

The Stone Garden

Fuenteseca Cosecha 2019 Blanco

Fuenteseca

Recipe

2 oz Fuenteseca Cosecha 2019 Blanco · 0.75 oz fresh lime juice · 0.5 oz Ancho Reyes Verde · 0.25 oz agave nectar · Shake with ice, strain into a coupe, garnish with a thin jalapeño wheel.

Terralta Blanco 80 Proof
Tequila

Highland Paloma

Terralta Blanco 80 Proof

Terralta

Recipe

2 oz Terralta Blanco · 0.75 oz fresh lime juice · 0.5 oz fresh grapefruit juice · 0.25 oz agave nectar · 2 oz grapefruit soda · Build in a Collins glass over ice, stir gently, garnish with grapefruit wedge and salt rim.

Siembra Valles Añejo
Tequila

Oaxaca Old Fashioned Variation

Siembra Valles Añejo

Siembra Valles

Recipe

1.5 oz Siembra Valles Añejo · 0.5 oz mezcal · 0.25 oz agave nectar · 2 dashes mole bitters · Stir with ice, strain over a large cube, garnish with an orange twist.

Cascahuin Añejo Tequila
Tequila

El Arenal Old Fashioned

Cascahuin Añejo Tequila

Cascahuin

Recipe

2 oz Cascahuin Añejo · 0.25 oz agave nectar · 2 dashes mole bitters · Stir over a large ice cube, garnish with an orange twist and a cinnamon stick.

Tequila Ocho Reposado 2021
Tequila

Ocho Paloma

Tequila Ocho Reposado 2021

Tequila Ocho

Recipe

2 oz Tequila Ocho Reposado · 0.75 oz fresh lime juice · 0.5 oz agave nectar · 2 oz fresh grapefruit juice · Pinch of salt · Shake, strain over ice, top with sparkling water.

Lote Maestro Blanco
Tequila

Tidal Paloma

Lote Maestro Blanco

Lote Maestro

Recipe

2 oz Lote Maestro Blanco · 1 oz fresh grapefruit juice · 0.5 oz lime juice · 0.5 oz agave nectar · 2 oz Topo Chico · Shake citrus and tequila with ice, strain into a salt-rimmed glass over ice, top with Topo Chico.

El Tesoro Blanco
Tequila

Highland Paloma

El Tesoro Blanco

El Tesoro

Recipe

2 oz El Tesoro Blanco · 1 oz fresh grapefruit juice · 0.5 oz fresh lime juice · 0.25 oz agave nectar · 2 oz Topo Chico · Build over ice in a Collins glass, stir gently, garnish with a grapefruit wedge and pinch of sal de gusano.

Lote Maestro Reposado
Tequila

Tierra Roja Paloma

Lote Maestro Reposado

Lote Maestro

Recipe

2 oz Lote Maestro Reposado · 0.75 oz lime juice · 0.5 oz agave nectar · 3 oz grapefruit soda · Build over ice in a salt-rimmed highball, garnish with grapefruit wedge.

Lote Maestro Añejo
Tequila

Añejo Manhattan

Lote Maestro Añejo

Lote Maestro

Recipe

2 oz Lote Maestro Añejo · 1 oz sweet vermouth · 2 dashes mole bitters · Stir with ice, strain into a coupe, garnish with a Luxardo cherry.

Cascahuin Reposado Tequila
Tequila

Arenal Paloma

Cascahuin Reposado Tequila

Cascahuin

Recipe

2 oz Cascahuin Reposado · 0.75 oz fresh grapefruit juice · 0.5 oz fresh lime juice · 0.5 oz agave syrup · Top with mineral water · Build over ice in a highball, garnish with a grapefruit wedge and salt rim.

Siembra Valles Ancestral
Tequila

The Reveal

Siembra Valles Ancestral

Siembra Valles

Recipe

2 oz Siembra Valles Ancestral, 0.5 oz fresh lime juice, 0.25 oz agave syrup (1:1), 2 dashes celery bitters, 1 bar spoon mineral water. Stir briefly over a large ice cube in a rocks glass; express grapefruit peel over the top and discard. The bar spoon of water is essential — it unlocks the agave.

El Tequileno Blanco Gran Reserva
Tequila

Tequila Paloma Clásica

El Tequileno Blanco Gran Reserva

El Tequileño

Recipe

2 oz El Tequileño Blanco · 0.5 oz fresh lime juice · 0.5 oz fresh grapefruit juice · Pinch of salt · Top with grapefruit soda · Build in a highball glass over ice, stir gently, garnish with a grapefruit wedge.

ArteNOM Selección de 1414 Reposado
Tequila

Highland Paloma

ArteNOM Selección de 1414 Reposado

ArteNOM

Recipe

2 oz ArteNOM 1414 Reposado · 1 oz fresh grapefruit juice · 0.5 oz fresh lime juice · 0.5 oz agave nectar · 2 oz sparkling mineral water · Build over ice in a highball, stir gently, garnish with a grapefruit wheel and salt rim.

Herradura Ultra Añejo Cristalino
Tequila

Crystal Paloma

Herradura Ultra Añejo Cristalino

Herradura

Recipe

2 oz Herradura Ultra · 1 oz fresh grapefruit juice · 0.5 oz fresh lime juice · 0.5 oz agave nectar · 2 oz sparkling water · Build in a salt-rimmed Collins glass over ice, stir gently, garnish with grapefruit wedge.

Terralta Añejo
Tequila

Terralta Oaxaca-Style Old Fashioned

Terralta Añejo

Terralta

Recipe

1.5 oz Terralta Añejo · 0.5 oz mezcal · 0.25 oz agave nectar · 2 dashes mole bitters · Stir with ice, strain over a large cube, garnish with an orange peel.

Tierra Noble Reposado Tequila
Tequila

Tierra Paloma

Tierra Noble Reposado Tequila

Tierra Noble

Recipe

2 oz Tierra Noble Reposado · 0.75 oz fresh grapefruit juice · 0.5 oz fresh lime juice · 0.25 oz agave nectar · 2 oz sparkling grapefruit soda · Build in a salt-rimmed highball glass over ice, stir gently, garnish with a grapefruit wedge.

Fortaleza Still Strength Blanco
Tequila

Fortaleza Paloma

Fortaleza Still Strength Blanco

Fortaleza

Recipe

2 oz Fortaleza Still Strength · 1 oz fresh grapefruit juice · 0.5 oz fresh lime juice · 0.5 oz agave nectar · 2 oz sparkling grapefruit soda · Build in a salt-rimmed Collins glass over ice, stir gently, garnish with a grapefruit wedge.

Calle 23 Criollo Blanco Tequila
Tequila

Criollo Paloma

Calle 23 Criollo Blanco Tequila

Calle 23

Recipe

2 oz Calle 23 Criollo Blanco · 1 oz fresh grapefruit juice · 0.5 oz lime juice · 0.25 oz agave syrup · Top with sparkling mineral water · Build in a salt-rimmed highball over ice, stir gently, garnish with a grapefruit wedge.

Calle 23 Reposado Tequila
Tequila

Calle Paloma

Calle 23 Reposado Tequila

Calle 23

Recipe

2 oz Calle 23 Reposado · 1 oz fresh grapefruit juice · 0.5 oz fresh lime juice · 0.5 oz agave nectar · 2 oz sparkling mineral water · Build over ice in a highball, stir gently, garnish with grapefruit wheel and pinch of sea salt on rim.

ArteNOM Selección de 1123 Blanco
Tequila

Valley Paloma

ArteNOM Selección de 1123 Blanco

ArteNOM

Recipe

2 oz ArteNOM 1123 Blanco · 1 oz fresh grapefruit juice · 0.5 oz lime juice · 0.5 oz agave syrup · 2 oz sparkling mineral water · Shake citrus and tequila with ice, strain into a salt-rimmed glass over fresh ice, top with mineral water.

Tapatio Blanco Tequila
Tequila

Paloma Clásica

Tapatio Blanco Tequila

Tapatio

Recipe

2 oz Tapatio Blanco · 0.75 oz fresh lime juice · 0.5 oz fresh grapefruit juice · 0.25 oz agave syrup · Top with 2 oz grapefruit soda · Build in a salt-rimmed highball over ice, stir gently, garnish with a grapefruit wedge.

Don Julio Añejo
Tequila

Añejo Manhattan

Don Julio Añejo

Don Julio

Recipe

2 oz Don Julio Añejo · 1 oz sweet vermouth · 2 dashes mole bitters · Stir with ice, strain into a coupe, garnish with an orange twist.

Arette Artesanal Suave Blanco
Tequila

Paloma Mineral

Arette Artesanal Suave Blanco

Arette

Recipe

2 oz Arette Artesanal Suave Blanco · 0.75 oz fresh grapefruit juice · 0.5 oz fresh lime juice · 0.25 oz agave nectar · 3 oz sparkling mineral water · Build in a salt-rimmed highball over ice, stir gently.

Cascahuin Plata Tequila
Tequila

Mineral Paloma

Cascahuin Plata Tequila

Cascahuin

Recipe

2 oz Cascahuin Plata · 1 oz fresh grapefruit juice · 0.5 oz fresh lime juice · 0.5 oz agave syrup · 2 oz sparkling mineral water · Build in a salt-rimmed highball over ice, stir gently, garnish with a grapefruit wheel.

Don Fulano Reposado
Tequila

Paloma de Oro

Don Fulano Reposado

Don Fulano

Recipe

2 oz Don Fulano Reposado · 0.75 oz fresh lime juice · 0.5 oz honey syrup · 3 oz grapefruit soda · Build in a salt-rimmed highball glass over ice, stir gently.

Siete Leguas Blanco
Tequila

Paloma Verde

Siete Leguas Blanco

Siete Leguas

Recipe

2 oz Siete Leguas Blanco · 1 oz fresh grapefruit juice · 0.5 oz fresh lime juice · 0.5 oz agave nectar · Top with sparkling mineral water · Build in a tall glass over ice, garnish with a grapefruit wedge and a sprig of fresh thyme.

Pasote Blanco Tequila
Tequila

Pasote Paloma Sencilla

Pasote Blanco Tequila

Pasote

Recipe

2 oz Pasote Blanco · 0.75 oz fresh grapefruit juice · 0.5 oz fresh lime juice · 0.25 oz agave nectar · 2 oz Topo Chico · Build in a highball glass over ice, stir gently, garnish with a grapefruit wedge and pinch of Maldon salt on the rim.

Siembra Valles Reposado
Tequila

Reposado Paloma

Siembra Valles Reposado

Siembra Spirits

Recipe

2 oz Siembra Valles Reposado · 1 oz fresh grapefruit juice · 0.5 oz fresh lime juice · 0.25 oz agave nectar · 2 oz grapefruit soda · Build over ice in a salt-rimmed highball glass, stir gently, garnish with a grapefruit wedge.

G4 Añejo Tequila
Tequila

Oaxaca Old Fashioned Riff

G4 Añejo Tequila

G4

Recipe

1.5 oz G4 Añejo · 0.5 oz mezcal · 0.25 oz agave nectar · 2 dashes mole bitters · Stir over ice, strain over a large cube, garnish with an orange twist.

El Tesoro Añejo
Tequila

Añejo Manhattan

El Tesoro Añejo

El Tesoro

Recipe

2 oz El Tesoro Añejo · 1 oz sweet vermouth · 2 dashes mole bitters · Stir with ice, strain into a coupe, garnish with a brandied cherry.

Tierra Noble Añejo
Tequila

Añejo Manhattan

Tierra Noble Añejo

Tierra Noble

Recipe

2 oz Tierra Noble Añejo · 1 oz sweet vermouth · 2 dashes Angostura bitters · Stir with ice, strain into a coupe, garnish with a Luxardo cherry.

Terralta Reposado
Tequila

Reposado Paloma

Terralta Reposado

Terralta

Recipe

2 oz Terralta Reposado · 1 oz fresh grapefruit juice · 0.5 oz fresh lime juice · 0.5 oz agave syrup · 2 oz grapefruit soda · Build in a highball over ice, stir gently, garnish with a grapefruit wedge.

G4 Blanco Tequila
Tequila

Mineral Paloma

G4 Blanco Tequila

G4

Recipe

2 oz G4 Blanco · 1 oz fresh grapefruit juice · 0.5 oz fresh lime juice · 0.5 oz agave nectar · 2 oz mineral water · Build in a highball over ice, stir gently, garnish with a grapefruit wedge and flaky salt rim.

Siembra Azul Blanco
Tequila

Paloma Verdad

Siembra Azul Blanco

Siembra Azul

Recipe

2 oz Siembra Azul Blanco · 1 oz fresh grapefruit juice · 0.5 oz fresh lime juice · 0.5 oz agave nectar · 2 oz sparkling mineral water · Build in a salt-rimmed Collins glass over ice, stir gently.

Tequila Ocho Añejo
Tequila

Agave Stitch

Tequila Ocho Añejo

Tequila Ocho

Recipe

2 oz Ocho Añejo · 0.75 oz Ancho Reyes chile liqueur · 0.5 oz agave nectar · 2 dashes mole bitters · Stir with ice, strain into a rocks glass over a large cube, garnish with an orange twist.

Pasote Añejo
Tequila

Lowland Dusk

Pasote Añejo

Pasote

Recipe

2 oz Pasote Añejo · 0.5 oz Licor 43 · 0.5 oz fresh lime juice · 2 dashes mole bitters · Shake with ice, strain into rocks glass over large cube, garnish with orange wheel.

Siete Leguas Añejo
Tequila

Copper Stirrup

Siete Leguas Añejo

Siete Leguas

Recipe

2 oz Siete Leguas Añejo · 0.75 oz Ancho Reyes Chile Liqueur · 0.25 oz agave nectar · 2 dashes mole bitters · Stir with ice, strain into a coupe, garnish with an orange twist.

Tapatio Añejo
Tequila

Arandas After Dark

Tapatio Añejo

Tapatio

Recipe

2 oz Tapatio Añejo · 0.5 oz agave nectar · 0.5 oz fresh lime juice · 2 dashes mole bitters · Shake and strain over a single large cube, garnish with a cinnamon stick.

Tapatío 110 Blanco
Tequila

The 110 Tommy's: 1.5 oz Tapatío 110, 1 oz fresh lime juice, 0.5 oz lightly warmed agave nectar. Shake, strain over fresh rocks.

Tapatío 110 Blanco

Tequila Tapatío (Camarena family, La Alteña Distillery)

Recipe

The 110 Tommy's: 1.5 oz Tapatío 110, 1 oz fresh lime juice, 0.5 oz lightly warmed agave nectar. Shake, strain over fresh rocks.

Tequila Ocho Plata
Tequila

The Rancho Paloma: Combine 2 oz Tequila Ocho Plata, 0.5 oz fresh lime juice, 0.25 oz agave syrup, and 4 oz fresh pink grapefruit soda in a salt-rimmed highball glass over ice. Garnish with a grapefruit wheel. The bright citrus pulls the single-estate minerality forward.

Tequila Ocho Plata

Tequila Los Alambiques (Camarena family)

Recipe

The Rancho Paloma: Combine 2 oz Tequila Ocho Plata, 0.5 oz fresh lime juice, 0.25 oz agave syrup, and 4 oz fresh pink grapefruit soda in a salt-rimmed highball glass over ice. Garnish with a grapefruit wheel. The bright citrus pulls the single-estate minerality forward.

Terralta Blanco Extra Strength 110 Proof
Tequila

Cocktail

Terralta Blanco Extra Strength 110 Proof

Tequila Terralta (Felipe Camarena)

Recipe

"The Catalyst Margarita": Combine 2 oz Terralta 110, 1 oz fresh lime juice, and 0.75 oz agave nectar in a shaker with ice. Shake hard and strain into a salt-rimmed rocks glass over fresh ice. The still-strength tequila punches through the citrus and sweetener with an agave intensity that a standard-proof blanco cannot match.

ArteNOM Seleccion de 1579 Blanco
Tequila

Cocktail

ArteNOM Seleccion de 1579 Blanco

ArteNOM (Grover Sanschagrin)

Recipe

"The Highland Paloma": Combine 2 oz ArteNOM 1579 Blanco, 1 oz fresh grapefruit juice, 0.5 oz fresh lime juice, and 0.25 oz agave nectar. Shake with ice and strain into a salt-rimmed Collins glass over fresh ice. Top with 2 oz Topo Chico mineral water. The mineral character of both the tequila and the sparkling water creates a Paloma of uncommon depth.

Volcán De Mi Tierra Cristalino
Tequila

Cocktail

Volcán De Mi Tierra Cristalino

Moët Hennessy (LVMH)

Recipe

The Invisible Man: 2 oz Volcán Cristalino, 0.75 oz Cointreau, 0.75 oz fresh lime juice, 0.25 oz agave nectar. Shake with ice, strain into a salt-rimmed coupe, garnish with a lime wheel.

Fortaleza Añejo
Tequila

Cocktail

Fortaleza Añejo

Tequila Los Abuelos (NOM 1493)

Recipe

The Tahona Old Fashioned: Combine 2 oz Fortaleza Añejo, 0.5 oz agave nectar, and 2 dashes mole bitters over a large ice cube. Stir slowly for 30 seconds.

Siembra Valles Blanco
Tequila

Cocktail

Siembra Valles Blanco

Siembra Spirits

Recipe

Siembra Margarita: Combine 2 oz Siembra Valles Blanco with 1 oz fresh lime juice and 0.75 oz agave nectar in a shaker with ice. Shake vigorously and strain into a salt-rimmed rocks glass over fresh ice.

Espolòn Reposado
Tequila

Cocktail

Espolòn Reposado

Campari Group

Recipe

The Fuego Paloma: 2 oz Espolòn Reposado · 1 oz fresh grapefruit juice · 0.5 oz fresh lime juice · 0.5 oz agave nectar · 2 oz grapefruit soda · Pinch of smoked salt on the rim. Build over ice.

Chinaco Añejo
Tequila

The Tamaulipas Sour: 2 oz Chinaco Añejo · 3/4 oz fresh lime juice · 1/2 oz agave nectar · 1/2 oz Grand Marnier · Shake with ice, strain into a rocks glass over a single large cube, garnish with an orange wheel.

Chinaco Añejo

Chinaco (González family)

Recipe

The Tamaulipas Sour: 2 oz Chinaco Añejo · 3/4 oz fresh lime juice · 1/2 oz agave nectar · 1/2 oz Grand Marnier · Shake with ice, strain into a rocks glass over a single large cube, garnish with an orange wheel.

Gran Centenario Añejo
Tequila

Gran Centenario Añejo

Casa Cuervo (Beckmann Family / Proximo Spirits)

Recipe

— The Centenario Oaxacan: 1.5 oz Gran Centenario Añejo · 0.5 oz mezcal · 1 oz fresh lime juice · 0.75 oz agave nectar · Chili salt rim · Lime wheel garnish. Shake with ice, strain into a chili-salt-rimmed rocks glass with fresh ice.

Herradura Añejo
Tequila

Cocktail

Herradura Añejo

Brown-Forman Corporation

Recipe

Herradura Oaxacan Sunset: Combine 2 oz Herradura Añejo, 0.75 oz fresh lime juice, 0.5 oz agave nectar, and 2 dashes of orange bitters in a shaker with ice. Shake and strain into a rocks glass over ice.

Arette Añejo
Tequila

Cocktail

Arette Añejo

Tequila Arette de Jalisco S.A. de C.V.

Recipe

The Gold Medal: 2 oz Arette Añejo · 0.75 oz Grand Marnier · 0.5 oz agave nectar · 0.5 oz fresh lime juice · Cinnamon stick garnish.

Casa Dragones Joven
Tequila

Cocktail

Casa Dragones Joven

Casa Dragones

Recipe

The Dragones Paloma: 2 oz Casa Dragones · 1 oz grapefruit juice · 0.5 oz lime juice · 0.25 oz agave nectar · 2 oz sparkling grapefruit soda.

Cascahuin Tahona Blanco
Tequila

Cocktail

Cascahuin Tahona Blanco

Destilería Cascahuin (Grupo Cascahuin)

Recipe

The Stone Wheel Paloma: 2 oz Cascahuin Tahona Blanco · 3 oz fresh grapefruit juice · ½ oz fresh lime juice · ½ oz agave nectar · salt rim. Build over ice in a highball glass, stir once, garnish with a grapefruit wedge.

Patrón Añejo
Tequila

Cocktail

Patrón Añejo

Patrón Spirits International (Bacardi Limited)

Recipe

Patrón Añejo Sour: 2 oz Patrón Añejo · 3/4 oz fresh lime juice · 1/2 oz agave nectar · 1 egg white (optional, for froth). Dry shake if using egg white. Add ice, shake vigorously. Strain into a chilled coupe or rocks glass. Garnish with a dehydrated lime wheel.

Pasote Reposado
Tequila

The Audacity Paloma: In a salt-rimmed Collins glass with ice, combine 2 oz Pasote Reposado, 1 oz fresh grapefruit juice, 0.5 oz fresh lime juice, and 0.25 oz agave nectar. Top with Topo Chico.

Pasote Reposado

Pasote Spirits

Recipe

The Audacity Paloma: In a salt-rimmed Collins glass with ice, combine 2 oz Pasote Reposado, 1 oz fresh grapefruit juice, 0.5 oz fresh lime juice, and 0.25 oz agave nectar. Top with Topo Chico.

Ocho Reposado
Tequila

Ocho Paloma: Combine 2 oz Ocho Reposado, 0.75 oz fresh lime juice, and 0.5 oz agave nectar in a salt-rimmed highball glass over ice. Top with 3 oz fresh grapefruit soda.

Ocho Reposado

Ocho Tequila (Tequila Ocho S.A. de C.V.)

Recipe

Ocho Paloma: Combine 2 oz Ocho Reposado, 0.75 oz fresh lime juice, and 0.5 oz agave nectar in a salt-rimmed highball glass over ice. Top with 3 oz fresh grapefruit soda.

Herradura Reposado
Tequila

The 1870 Margarita: 2 oz Herradura Reposado · ¾ oz lime juice · ½ oz Cointreau · ¼ oz agave nectar.

Herradura Reposado

Brown-Forman (Casa Herradura, est. 1870)

Recipe

The 1870 Margarita: 2 oz Herradura Reposado · ¾ oz lime juice · ½ oz Cointreau · ¼ oz agave nectar.

Clase Azul Reposado
Tequila

Cocktail

Clase Azul Reposado

Clase Azul México (est. 1997)

Recipe

The Ceramic Margarita: 2 oz Clase Azul Reposado · ¾ oz fresh lime juice · ½ oz agave nectar · ¼ oz Grand Marnier float. Shake the first three ingredients with ice, strain over fresh ice in a rocks glass with a Tajín half-rim. Float Grand Marnier. The reposado's vanilla and caramel elevate this beyond any margarita you've had.

Siete Leguas Reposado
Tequila

Cocktail

Siete Leguas Reposado

Casa Siete Leguas (est. 1952)

Recipe

The Highland Paloma: 2 oz Siete Leguas Reposado · 1 oz fresh grapefruit juice · ½ oz fresh lime juice · ½ oz agave nectar · 3 oz Topo Chico. Build over ice in a tall glass, stir gently. Salt rim optional. The tahona’s mineral character amplifies the grapefruit’s bitter edge for a paloma with real depth.

El Tesoro Reposado
Tequila

Cocktail

El Tesoro Reposado

Camarena Family / Beam Suntory (El Tesoro, est. 1937)

Recipe

The Tahona Margarita: 2 oz El Tesoro Reposado · 1 oz fresh lime juice · ¾ oz agave nectar · ¼ oz Cointreau. Shake with ice, strain over fresh ice. Salt rim optional. The tahona’s earthy complexity makes this a margarita for people who think they’ve outgrown margaritas.

Don Julio Reposado
Tequila

Cocktail

Don Julio Reposado

Diageo (Don Julio, est. 1942)

Recipe

The Don’s Paloma: 2 oz Don Julio Reposado · 3 oz fresh grapefruit juice · ½ oz fresh lime juice · ¼ oz agave nectar · 2 oz club soda · pinch of salt. Build over ice in a highball with a Tajín rim. The reposado’s vanilla and oak complexity elevate this beyond a standard Paloma.

Tapatio Reposado
Tequila

Cocktail

Tapatio Reposado

Tequila Tapatio S.A. de C.V. (Camarena family, 5th generation)

Recipe

The Highland Paloma: 2 oz Tapatio Reposado · 3/4 oz fresh grapefruit juice · 1/2 oz fresh lime juice · 1/4 oz agave nectar · Pinch of salt · 3 oz Topo Chico. Build in a Collins glass over ice, stir gently.

Fortaleza Reposado
Tequila

Cocktail

Fortaleza Reposado

Destilería La Fortaleza (Guillermo Erickson Sauza)

Recipe

The Volcanic Margarita: 2 oz Fortaleza Reposado · 1 oz fresh lime juice · 3/4 oz agave nectar · 1/4 oz Grand Marnier float. Shake with ice, strain into a salt-rimmed rocks glass over ice. Garnish with a lime wheel.

G4 Reposado
Tequila

Cocktail

G4 Reposado

El Pandillo (Felipe Camarena)

Recipe

The G4 Paloma Fresca: 2 oz G4 Reposado · 1 oz fresh grapefruit juice · 1/2 oz fresh lime juice · 1/2 oz agave nectar · 2 oz club soda. Build in a salt-rimmed Collins glass over ice, stir gently.

Caballito Cerrero Añejo
Tequila

The Crepuscular

Caballito Cerrero Añejo

Caballito Cerrero

Recipe

2 oz Caballito Cerrero Añejo · 0.75 oz cold-brew coffee liqueur · 0.5 oz dark cacao nib syrup · 0.25 oz Pedro Ximénez sherry · 2 dashes mole bitters · 1 dash black walnut bitters · Stir all ingredients with ice for 30 seconds until well-chilled and silky, then strain into a chilled coupe. Express an orange peel over the surface and discard. · Garnish: a wide strip of grapefruit peel dusted with cracked black pepper and a cinnamon stick laid across the rim · Glass: coupe

Mezcal de Tequila Añejo
Tequila

Smoke Signal

Mezcal de Tequila Añejo

Mezcal de Tequila

Recipe

1.5 oz Mezcal de Tequila Añejo · 0.75 oz sweet vermouth · 0.25 oz Ancho Reyes · 2 dashes mole bitters · Stir over ice, strain into a coupe, garnish with a flamed orange peel

Tequila Ocho Blanco 2022 Los Mangos
Tequila

Dawn Paloma

Tequila Ocho Blanco 2022 Los Mangos

Tequila Ocho

Recipe

2 oz Tequila Ocho Blanco · 1 oz fresh grapefruit juice · 0.5 oz fresh lime juice · 0.5 oz agave syrup · 2 oz sparkling grapefruit soda · Shake first four ingredients with ice, strain into highball over fresh ice, top with soda, garnish with grapefruit wedge.

Pueblo Viejo Orgullo Cristalino Extra Añejo
Tequila

Piedra Blanca

Pueblo Viejo Orgullo Cristalino Extra Añejo

Pueblo Viejo

Recipe

2 oz Pueblo Viejo Orgullo Cristalino Extra Añejo · 0.75 oz blanc vermouth · 0.25 oz chamomile syrup · 2 dashes celery bitters · 1 dash saline solution · Stir all ingredients with ice for 30 seconds and strain into a chilled coupe; express a grapefruit peel over the surface and discard. · Garnish: thin white grapefruit wheel rested on the rim with a small sprig of dried sage · Glass: coupe

Tequila

The Solstice Sour

Tapatio Añejo 110

Tapatio

Recipe

2 oz Tapatio Añejo 110, ¾ oz fresh lime juice, ½ oz piloncillo syrup (dissolve grated piloncillo in equal parts hot water), ¼ oz Amaro Nonino, 1 dash Angostura bitters. Shake all ingredients vigorously with ice for 12 seconds. Double strain into a chilled coupe. Garnish with a thin wheel of dehydrated orange and a light grating of cinnamon.

Cascahuín Rosa Blanco Tequila
Tequila

Piedra Viva

Cascahuín Rosa Blanco Tequila

Cascahuín

Recipe

2 oz Cascahuín Rosa Blanco, 0.75 oz fresh lime juice, 0.5 oz celery syrup (equal parts sugar and fresh celery juice), 3 dashes saline solution, 1 dash celery bitters. Shake with ice, strain into a chilled coupe, garnish with a thin cucumber ribbon and a pinch of sea salt on the rim.

Tequila Ocho Blanco 2022 Los Nopales
Tequila

Quarry Paloma

Tequila Ocho Blanco 2022 Los Nopales

Tequila Ocho

Recipe

2 oz Tequila Ocho Blanco 2022 Los Nopales · 1 oz fresh grapefruit juice · 0.5 oz fresh lime juice · 0.5 oz agave nectar · 2 oz mineral sparkling water · Build in a salt-rimmed highball over ice, stir gently, garnish with a grapefruit wedge.

Fortaleza Still Strength Reposado
Tequila

Reposado Paloma

Fortaleza Still Strength Reposado

Fortaleza

Recipe

2 oz Fortaleza Still Strength Reposado · 0.75 oz fresh lime juice · 0.5 oz agave nectar · 3 oz grapefruit soda · Build over ice in a salt-rimmed highball glass · Garnish with grapefruit wedge

Fuenteseca Cosecha 2015 Blanco
Tequila

The Clear Reckoning

Fuenteseca Cosecha 2015 Blanco

Fuenteseca

Recipe

2 oz Fuenteseca Cosecha 2015 Blanco, 0.75 oz fresh lime juice, 0.5 oz Cocchi Americano, 0.25 oz agave syrup, 2 dashes celery bitters. Shake with ice, strain into a chilled coupe, garnish with a grapefruit twist expressed and dropped.

Tequila Ocho Blanco 2023 Los Corrales
Tequila

Rancho Paloma

Tequila Ocho Blanco 2023 Los Corrales

Tequila Ocho

Recipe

2 oz Tequila Ocho Blanco · 1 oz fresh grapefruit juice · 0.5 oz lime juice · 0.25 oz agave nectar · 2 oz sparkling mineral water · Build in a salt-rimmed highball over ice, stir gently, garnish with a grapefruit wedge.

El Pandillo La Ventana Blanco
Tequila

Ventana al Amanecer

El Pandillo La Ventana Blanco

La Ventana

Recipe

2 oz El Pandillo La Ventana Blanco, 3/4 oz fresh lime juice, 1/2 oz grapefruit juice, 1/2 oz honey syrup (2:1), 2 dashes orange bitters. Shake with ice, strain into a chilled coupe, and garnish with a grapefruit peel expressed over the surface.

Calle 23 Añejo Criollo Tequila
Tequila

Granite Paloma

Calle 23 Añejo Criollo Tequila

Calle 23

Recipe

2 oz Calle 23 Añejo Criollo · 1 oz fresh grapefruit juice · 0.5 oz fresh lime juice · 0.25 oz agave nectar · 2 oz mineral sparkling water · Pinch of flaky sea salt · Build in a tall glass over ice, stir gently, garnish with a grapefruit wheel and a sprig of thyme

Tapatio Reposado 110
Tequila

La Alteña Stirred

Tapatio Reposado 110

Tapatío

Recipe

2 oz Tapatio Reposado 110 · 0.75 oz Ancho Reyes · 0.25 oz agave nectar · 2 dashes mole bitters · Stir over ice, strain into coupe, garnish with orange peel.

Tequila Ocho Blanco 2024 Los Nopales
Tequila

Nopales Paloma

Tequila Ocho Blanco 2024 Los Nopales

Tequila Ocho

Recipe

2 oz Tequila Ocho Blanco 2024 Los Nopales · 0.75 oz fresh grapefruit juice · 0.5 oz fresh lime juice · 0.25 oz agave nectar · 2 oz sparkling mineral water · Build in a tall glass over ice, stir gently, garnish with a grapefruit wedge and pinch of sea salt on the rim.

Tequila

The Alchemist's Elixir

Fuenteseca Reserva Extra Añejo 10 Year

Fuenteseca

Recipe

2 oz Fuenteseca Reserva Extra Añejo 10 Year · 0.75 oz fig and cinnamon bark syrup · 0.25 oz dark chocolate liqueur · 0.25 oz fresh orange juice · 2 dashes mole bitters · 1 dash Angostura bitters · Stir all ingredients except orange juice over a large ice cube, then add orange juice and give one final gentle stir to integrate without diluting the viscosity. · Garnish: flamed orange peel laid across a dried fig half and a cinnamon stick · Glass: wide-rimmed double old fashioned

Tapatío Blanco 88 Proof
Tequila

The Unspoken

Tapatío Blanco 88 Proof

Tapatío

Recipe

2 oz Tapatío Blanco 88, 0.75 oz fresh lime juice, 0.5 oz Ancho Reyes Verde, 0.25 oz agave syrup, 2 dashes celery bitters. Shake with ice, strain into a chilled coupe, garnish with a lime coin floated on the surface.

Tequila Ocho Blanco 2022 La Magueyera
Tequila

Magueyera Paloma

Tequila Ocho Blanco 2022 La Magueyera

Tequila Ocho

Recipe

2 oz Ocho Blanco La Magueyera · 1 oz fresh grapefruit juice · 0.5 oz lime juice · 0.5 oz agave nectar · 2 oz mineral water. Build in a tall glass over ice. Rim with sal de gusano. Garnish with a grapefruit wheel.

Mezcal de Tequila Blanco
Tequila

Smoke Signal

Mezcal de Tequila Blanco

Mezcal de Tequila

Recipe

2 oz Mezcal de Tequila Blanco · 0.75 oz fresh lime juice · 0.5 oz agave nectar · 2 dashes mole bitters · Shake with ice, strain into a rocks glass over a large cube, garnish with a flamed orange peel

Mezcal de Tequila Reposado
Tequila

The Ember Walk

Mezcal de Tequila Reposado

Dos Hombres

Recipe

2 oz Dos Hombres Reposado Tequila · 0.75 oz fresh lime juice · 0.5 oz agave nectar · 0.25 oz mezcal (for a smoky rinse) · 2 dashes mole bitters · Rinse a coupe glass with mezcal, discarding excess. Shake remaining ingredients with ice and strain into the prepared glass. Garnish with a torched orange peel, expressing the oils over the surface.

El Pandillo Reposado
Tequila

Alba de Jesús María

El Pandillo Reposado

El Pandillo

Recipe

2 oz El Pandillo Reposado, 0.75 oz fresh grapefruit juice, 0.5 oz fresh lime juice, 0.5 oz honey syrup (2:1 honey to warm water), 2 dashes orange bitters. Shake with ice, strain into a chilled coupe, and garnish with a grapefruit peel expressed over the surface.

Terralta Blanco 110 Proof
Tequila

Highlands Paloma

Terralta Blanco 110 Proof

Terralta

Recipe

2 oz Terralta Reposado 110 · 1 oz fresh grapefruit juice · 0.5 oz fresh lime juice · 0.5 oz agave syrup · 2 oz sparkling mineral water · Build in a salt-rimmed Collins glass over ice, stir gently.

Tequila

The Ember's Lullaby

Cuentacuentos Extra Añejo

Cuentacuentos

Recipe

2 oz Cuentacuentos Extra Añejo · 0.75 oz dark chocolate and fig syrup · 0.25 oz orange blossom honey syrup · 2 dashes mole bitters · 1 dash black walnut bitters · Stir all ingredients with ice for 30 seconds until well-chilled and silky, then strain into the glass over a single large ice sphere. · Garnish: flamed orange peel expressed over the surface and laid across the rim with a cinnamon stick · Glass: double old fashioned

Tequila Ocho Reposado 2021 Los Nopales
Tequila

Rancho Paloma

Tequila Ocho Reposado 2021 Los Nopales

Tequila Ocho

Recipe

2 oz Tequila Ocho Reposado · 1 oz fresh grapefruit juice · 0.5 oz fresh lime juice · 0.5 oz agave nectar · 2 oz sparkling mineral water · Build in a salt-rimmed Collins glass over ice, stir gently, garnish with a grapefruit wheel.

Tequila Ocho Blanco 2023 La Latilla
Tequila

Mineral Paloma

Tequila Ocho Blanco 2023 La Latilla

Tequila Ocho

Recipe

2 oz Tequila Ocho Blanco · 1 oz fresh grapefruit juice · 0.5 oz fresh lime juice · 0.25 oz agave nectar · 2 oz Topo Chico · Build in highball over ice, stir gently, garnish with grapefruit wedge and pinch of Maldon salt on rim.

Ar'te Blanco Tequila
Tequila

Ranch Water

Ar'te Blanco Tequila

Ar'te

Recipe

2 oz Ar'te Blanco · 1 oz fresh lime juice · 3 oz Topo Chico mineral water · Build in a Collins glass over ice, stir gently, garnish with a lime wheel.

Cascahuín Lágrimas
Tequila

Cascahuín Lágrimas

Cascahuín

Recipe

El Arenal Highball — 2 oz Cascahuín Lágrimas, 0.5 oz fresh lime juice, 0.25 oz raw agave nectar, 3 oz sparkling mineral water. Build over ice in a tall glass, stir gently, garnish with a grapefruit peel and a pinch of flaky salt.

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