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6 Classic Tequila Cocktails You Should Know How To Make

By Susie Weinrich · Date Mar 13, 2024· Leave a Comment · May contain affiliate links.

Whether you have been loving tequila for a long time, or you are new to the tequila scene, there are six super classic tequila cocktails you should master. Especially if you like to entertain at home or like to be the designated bartender at any party. If you have these 6 tequila cocktail recipes in your back-pocket you can whip up really delicious tequila cocktails for your friends at a moments notice.

a bottle of casamigos anejo tequila, two glasses stacked, limes and a shot jigger

The 6 Classic Tequila Cocktails

There are 3 main types of tequila to use with the classic tequila cocktails; Silver/Blanco, Reposado, and Añejo.

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Silver/Blanco is the youngest and freshest tequila. It is clear in color and has an earthy, salty, and limey flavor. It is used in citrusy cocktails like margaritas and palomas. It is somewhat interchangeable with Reposado, but not with Añejo.

Añejo is the aged tequila that is darker in color. It has amazing flavor of caramel and vanilla. It is best served on the rocks or with minimal mixers. It is not really interchangeable with Reposado Tequila and definitely not interchangeable with Silver Tequila.

Reposado is a mix of Silver and Añejo Tequilas. It is a very light brown in color and mild in flavor.


a salt rimmed glass with a classic margarita garnished with a lime

Classic Margarita

There are two main ingredients you need to make a really good margarita; fresh limes and a good silver tequila.

Get the Margarita recipe →


Frozen Margarita in a glass with a kosher salt rim and a lime wedge

Frozen Margarita

Believe it or not, a Frozen Margarita is not just a regular Margarita blended up. There is a little adjusting to do to compensate for all the ice!

Frozen Margarita recipe →


a cocktail glass filled with ice, tequila, and soda water, topped off with two lime wedges

Tequila Soda

When you need a tequila cocktail that is simple to make and has few ingredients, the Tequila Soda is it! Serve with lemon, lime or orange wedge to change up the flavor.

Tequila Soda recipe →


two grapefruit palomas with a bottle of grapefruit soda and silver tequila in the back

Classic Paloma

A real traditional Paloma is super easy to make. Just make sure to grab some grapefruit soda and a fresh grapefruit or lime for a garnish.

Get the Paloma recipe →


ranch Water cocktail in a mason jar with a bottle of Topo Chico

Ranch Water

Not sure this is a “classic” recipe, but a Ranch Water is super popular now, they even come in a can! But you just need 3 ingredients; silver tequila, a bottle of Topo Chico, and a lime.

Ranch Water recipe →


a glass of Añejo tequila on the rocks

Tequila On The Rocks

If you get really into tequila cocktails you may even want to try sipping it on the rocks. We like to do this Añejo (aged) Tequila.

Get the recipe →

More Tequila Cocktail Recipes…

Once you have mastered the six classic Tequila Cocktails above, you can move on to something more complex. Here are a few of my favorites.

  • blackberry tequila smash with a fresh blackberry and mint
    Blackberry Tequila Smash
  • a glass of roasted strawberry margarita garnished with salt and berries
    Roasted Strawberry Margaritas
  • Anejo old fashioned with a large ice cube and an orange peel and Luxardo cherry
    Añejo Tequila Old Fashioned – Two Ways!
  • hot toddy made with tequila in a stemmed glass
    Tequila Hot Toddy
  • Cucumber margarita in a glass with a cucumber rosette garnish
    Refreshing Cucumber Margarita
  • Etched glass filled with an orange smash cocktail garnished with fresh thyme
    Tequila, Thyme & Orange Smash

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Susie Weinrich is the recipe developer, food photographer, and content creator behind Mom's Dinner. She has over 20 years experience in the food industry. Currently, Susie shares all her recipes and food knowledge on Mom's Dinner. You will find her recipes are easy to follow and full of tips and tricks to make sure the recipe you are making turns out perfect!

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