I know we all think of tequila cocktails as being super summery… you know, Margaritas on the beach, Cantaritos on the patio, or a cooling Tequila Soda after a long day of yard work. But I’m here to tell you that you don’t have to give up drinking tequila for the Fall or Winter! The warmer flavors of Reposado and Añejo Tequila are great for Autumn.
![overhead photo of tequila hot toddy ingredients](https://momsdinner.net/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/Anejo-Tequila-Hot-Toddy-1.jpg)
They pair perfectly with a cool breeze, crisp colorful leaves, and a cozy sweater. So get out your cocktail shaker and get ready to sip some really great tequila cocktails this fall!
Tequila Types
Tequila is a type of Mezcal, which is defined as any liquor made with the agave plant (but not all Mezcals are Tequila!). There are three main types of tequila to choose from. Now of course there are some sub-types like Extra Añejo and a Rosa Blanco… but the three main types are:
- Silver or Blanco
- Reposado
- Añejo
![Tequila hot toddy ingredients on a table](https://momsdinner.net/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/Tequila-hot-toddy-ingredients-1.jpg)
A Silver or Blanco Tequila is a young or non-aged tequila. It has a bright almost limey and salty flavor and aroma. It is most commonly used in margaritas, palomas or tequila sodas.
An Añejo Tequila is aged at a minimum of 1-3 years in oak barrels. It has very pronounced flavors of vanilla and caramel with that distinct tequila flavor waaaay in the background. Añejo is best used with very little mixers, like drinking it on the rocks or a Tequila Smash.
A Reposado Tequila is a mix of silver and aged tequila, giving it BOTH flavors of silver and Añejo. This is a great tequila to use just about anywhere! It is very versatile from drinking it on the rocks to mixing heavily with additional flavors.
Some Great Tequila Brands
Of course you can buy tequila all the way from $15-$100 and everything in-between. A good way to decipher which quality ($-$$$) to buy is thinking about how you are going to use it.
If you plan on drinking it on the rocks or just with a splash of soda or fruit juice then I would opt for a high quality tequila like:
- Clase Azul (the really fancy hand painted bottle)
- Casamigos
- Costco Kirkland Brand (sometimes called Costco-migos, because it is a good dupe for Casamigos)
- Patron
![a bottle of casamigos anejo tequila, two glasses stacked, limes and a shot jigger](https://momsdinner.net/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/Anejo-Tequila-on-the-Rocks.jpg)
If you are mixing your tequila heavily with flavors then you can get away with a little less expensive brand:
- Espolon
- Cazadores
- Jose Cuervo (I always like the Tradicional for margaritas!)
Tequila Cocktail Recipes for Autumn
These are some of our favorite tequila based cocktails that will keep you warm this Fall! Pair generously with soups, stews, sweaters, and snuggly fires!
![hot toddy made with tequila in a stemmed glass](https://momsdinner.net/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/Tequila-Hot-Toddy-Recipe-1.jpg)
![a blood orange margarita in a glass with a salted rim and a blood orange wheel on the side](https://momsdinner.net/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/Blood-Orange-Margarita-Recipe-1.jpg)
![hot honey margarita in a short glass with a salt rim and red pepper flakes on the tables with hot honey in a jar in the background](https://momsdinner.net/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/hot-honey-margarita-recipe-1.jpg)
![Apple Cider Margarita Cocktail in a glass with apple slice and cinnamon sitcks](https://momsdinner.net/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/Best-Apple-Cider-Margarita-Recipe-2.jpg)
![](https://momsdinner.net/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/Anejo-Soda-1.jpg)
![grilled lemon in a cocktail glass with tequila and an ice cube](https://momsdinner.net/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/Grilled-Lemon-and-Tequila-Cocktail-2.jpg)
![blackberry tequila smash with a fresh blackberry and mint](https://momsdinner.net/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/Blackberry-Tequila-Smash_.jpg)
![ginger margarita cocktail with a lime and fresh ginger coin](https://momsdinner.net/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/Ginger-Margarita-Cocktail-2.jpg)
![Anejo Manhattan in a coupe glass with a luxardo cherry](https://momsdinner.net/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/Anejo-Manhattan-Cocktail-Recipe-2.jpg)
![pomegranate margarita in a tall glass with orange and arils](https://momsdinner.net/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/Recipe-for-a-Pomegranate-Margarita-1.jpg)
![Etched glass filled with an orange smash cocktail garnished with fresh thyme](https://momsdinner.net/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/Orange-Smash-Cocktail-Recipe-1.jpg)
![Anejo old fashioned with a large ice cube and an orange peel and Luxardo cherry](https://momsdinner.net/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/Anejo-Tequila-Old-Fashioned_.jpg)
![two glasses full of paloma cocktail garnished with rosemary](https://momsdinner.net/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/Rosemary-Paloma-D.jpg)
![Tequila Sour Cocktail in a coupe glass with an orange peel garnish](https://momsdinner.net/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/Classic-Tequila-Sour-Recipe-5.jpg)
![Copper mug with a Spicy Tequila Moscow Mule](https://momsdinner.net/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/Susie-Weinrich-Food-Photographer-Tequila-Moscow-Mule-Cocktail.jpg)
![Devil's Margarita in a stemmed glass](https://momsdinner.net/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/Devils-Margarita-1.jpg)
![Tequila Lemon Drop made with cinnamon Simple syrup in a stemmed glass with a cinnamon stick on the side](https://momsdinner.net/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/cinnamon-syrup-lemon-drop-1.jpg)
![el Diablo Cocktail in a tall glass with large ice cubes](https://momsdinner.net/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/El-Diablo-Cocktail-1.jpg)
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