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    You are here: Home / Recipes / Tequila

    12 Tequila Cocktails Perfect for Fall

    Published: Aug 24, 2022 by Susie Weinrich · This post may contain affiliate links. Leave a Comment

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    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.

    overhead photo of tequila hot toddy ingredients

    So get out your cocktail shaker and get ready to sip some really great tequila cocktails this fall!

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    1 Tequila Types
    2 Some Great Tequila Brands
    3 Tequila Cocktail Recipes for Autumn
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    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

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

    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!

    Añejo Tequila Hot Toddy Recipe
    Susie Weinrich
    A Tequila Hot Toddy Recipe that is made with Añejo and infused with lemon, honey, cinnamon and spices. Perfect night cap, to warm your bones on a cold night or when you are under the weather with a cold.
    Check out this recipe
    hot toddy made with tequila in a stemmed glass
    Spiced Apple Cider Margarita Recipe
    Susie Weinrich
    A delicious fall inspired margarita that is made with sweet and spicy apple cider. Rim the glass with a salty sugar cinnamon for an amazing margarita during cold months!
    LISTEN TO THE AUDIO RECIPE WITH THE PLAYER BELOW.
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    Apple Cider Margarita Cocktail in a glass with apple slice and cinnamon sitcks
    Añejo Soda
    Susie Weinrich
    Just like this Tequila Soda Recipe, but this time we are making it with Anejo Tequila. It takes on the beautiful flavors of vanilla and caramel from the aged tequila, but is still completely refreshing!
    Check out this recipe
    Blackberry Tequila Smash
    Susie Weinrich
    A twist on a classic smash cocktail. Delicious tequila cocktail made with smashed blackberries and a little mint, fresh lemon, and of course anejo tequila
    Check out this recipe
    blackberry tequila smash with a fresh blackberry and mint
    Fresh Ginger Margarita
    Susie Weinrich
    A delicious margarita recipe that is infused with a kick of fresh ginger flavor by making a homemade ginger simple syrup.
    Check out this recipe
    ginger margarita cocktail with a lime and fresh ginger coin
    Añejo Manhattan Recipe
    Susie Weinrich
    Añejo Manhattan is made just like a classic Manhattan Cocktail but it is updated with Añejo Tequila. The flavors of vanilla and caramel blend perfectly with the sweet vermouth and bitters. It is a perfect cocktail for tequila lovers!
    Check out this recipe
    Anejo Manhattan in a coupe glass with a luxardo cherry
    Pomegranate Margaritas
    Susie Weinrich
    A delicious margarita recipe made with pomegranate juice, orange, triple sec, and silver tequila. Serve this pomegranate cocktail in a glass rimmed with salt and sugar!
    Make one margarita or make a pitcher to share!
    Check out this recipe
    pomegranate margarita in a tall glass with orange and arils
    Añejo Tequila Old Fashioned Recipe – Two Ways!
    Susie Weinrich
    An updated version of a Bourbon Old Fashioned made with Añejo Tequila. It is the perfect cocktail to really enjoy the layers of flavors in Añejo Tequila!
    We are giving two recipes to choose from! Which did you love the most?
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    Anejo old fashioned with a large ice cube and an orange peel and Luxardo cherry
    Rosemary Paloma
    Susie Weinrich
    A tequila based drink that is mixed with fresh grapefruit juice and rosemary infused triple sec.
    Check out this recipe
    two glasses full of paloma cocktail garnished with rosemary
    Frothy Tequila Sour Cocktail Recipe
    Susie Weinrich
    A refreshingly delicious tequila cocktail that is made with Añejo tequila, citrus fruit juice, agave sweetener and an egg white. Use the dry shake method to make a super frothy drink. Serve it straight up in a stemmed glass with an orange peel garnish.
    Check out this recipe
    Tequila Sour Cocktail in a coupe glass with an orange peel garnish
    Tequila Moscow Mule with Jalapeno
    Susie Weinrich
    A Mule Cocktail made with tequila and jalapeno- aka Mexican Mule. Tequila, Ginger Beer, Lime, and a little jalapeno make this a refreshing Tequila Cocktail with just a kiss of heat.
    Check out this recipe
    Copper mug with a Spicy Tequila Moscow Mule
    Devil’s Margarita Recipe
    Susie Weinrich
    A Devil's Margarita is part lime margarita layered with red wine and is a beautifully spooky cocktail perfect for Halloween season!
    Check out this recipe
    Devil's Margarita in a stemmed glass
    El Diablo Cocktail
    Susie Weinrich
    A tequila based cocktail that has flavors of spicy ginger beer, fresh lime and blackberry from Crème de Cassis.
    Check out this recipe
    el Diablo Cocktail in a tall glass with large ice cubes
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