12 Tequila Cocktails Perfect for Fall

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! The warmer flavors of Reposado and Añejo Tequila are great for Autumn. 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

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.

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
• Patron

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!