Whether it's Cinco de Mayo, National Tequila Day, or just Taco Tuesday, we think every mom should get to enjoy a fabulous tequila or tequila-inspired cocktail, and enjoy one of America's favorite spirits. Classic margaritas are the perfect go-to happy hour drink and the preferred drink of many mamas, but tequila is super-versatile and absolutely delicious served in lots of different combinations.
Whether you prefer light and fruity or deep and earthy, need a simple sip or like to craft fancy libations, or even if you're abstaining because you're pregnant or a full-time teetotaler, we have some great drink suggestions for every type of mom.
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For the Sophisticated Sipper
If you're the type of mom who likes to come home from work and end her day with a perfectly crafted nightcap, the Rosy Paloma should be right up your alley. You may need to stop off at the liquor store for a few premium ingredients, but if you're truly a cocktail connoisseur you may already have the rose liqueur and orgeat syrup.
2 oz. white tequila like Maestro Dobel Diamante
½ oz. rose liqueur
½ oz. lime juice
½ oz. Orgeat syrup
1 oz. Ruby Red grapefruit juice
Rosebud & grapefruit garnish
Combine all ingredients into shaker and add ice. Shake and strain into an ice-filled glass. Garnish with rosebuds and a grapefruit slice.
For the Buzzy Beverage Lover
If you're the mom who can't get enough caffeine and love yourself an espresso martini, we promise you'll go crazy over this tequila-based version. It's so simple to make!
1 oz. white tequila like Cantera Negra Silver Tequila
1 oz. espresso (or cold brew concentrate)
¾ oz. Cantera Negra Café Coffee Liqueur
¼ oz. simple syrup
Combine all ingredients in a cocktail shaker with ice. Shake vigorously. Double strain into a chilled coupe or martini glass.
For the Exhausted Imbiber
If you are too exhausted come cocktail hour to even entertain the idea of whipping up a batch of margaritas from scratch, but want the best pre-mixed version money can buy, we recommend the ready-to-drink line of tequila cocktails by Dulce Vida Organic Tequila.
You can choose classic margarita, watermelon margarita, or the paloma, which is grapefruit-based tequila drink. These ready-to-drink cocktails come in cans or cartons and are made with real tequila and fruit juice and will definitely satisfy your craving.
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For the Mocktail Maven
Is it a coincidence National Tequila Day is in the summer? We think not and we can't think of anything more refreshing than a frosty frozen mocktail to sip on. This tequila pina colada recipe from Ritual Zero-Proof sounds just right.
2 ½ oz. Ritual Tequila Alternative
½ cup diced pineapple
2 oz. pineapple juice
2 oz. coconut cream
1 oz. simple syrup
1 oz. lime juice
1 cup ice
Add all ingredients to a blender and blend until smooth.
For the Tequila Traditionalist
What better way to enjoy a classic than with a classic? For tequila lovers, you just can't go wrong with the original. Jose Cuervo is still the leading tequila in the majority of the US, so we divert to them for this traditional recipe.
1 ½ oz white tequila like Jose Cuervo® Tradicional® Plata Tequila
1 oz. fresh lime juice
1 oz. orange liqueur
Agave syrup to taste
Lime for garnish
Salt for rim
Ice
In a cocktail shaker, add ice, white tequila such as Jose Cuervo Tradicional Plata, fresh lime juice, orange liqueur, and agave syrup to taste. Shake well! Run lime wedge around the rim of glass then dip the glass into salt. Add ice to the glass and strain in contents of the shaker. Garnish the glass with a lime wedge and enjoy!
For the Vodka-Enthusiast
This tequila cocktail will remind you of a Moscow mule, but with added depth of flavor from the use of tequila añejo. Juxtaposed with the light, fruity fresh strawberry and spicy ginger beer, it's perfection.
1 ½ oz. Añejo tequila like Astral Tequila Añejo
¾ oz. fresh lime juice
½ oz. simple syrup
2 cubed strawberries
Ginger beer to top
Mint sprig and halved strawberry to garnish
Add tequila, fresh lime juice, simple syrup, and cubed strawberries to a cocktail shaker and muddle slightly. Fill the shaker with ice and shake for six to eight seconds. Add ginger beer to the shaker and strain into an ice-filled highball glass. Garnish with a halved strawberry and mint sprig.
For the Calorie-Conscious
We've gotta be honest, we'd prefer an ice cold ranch water to a sweetener-laden skinny margarita any day. This classic tequila cocktail is easy and ultra-refreshing.
1 ½ oz. white tequila like Patrón Silver
¾ oz. lime juice
12 oz. bottle of sparkling mineral water
Combine Patrón Silver and lime juice in a Collins glass filled with ice. Top with your preferred sparkling mineral water and stir gently to combine.
For the Mom Who Doesn't Like Tequila
Some people swear they don't like tequila, but a good tequila in a well-mixed cocktail can make a fan out of anyone. This recipe is a twist on the Negroni, which is traditionally made with gin and is a world apart from the fruity drinks most associate tequila with, thanks to the addition of vermouth and Campari.
1 oz. Reposado tequila like Flecha Azul Reposado Tequila
1 oz. Campari
1 oz. sweet vermouth
Orange wheel for garnish
Pour the ingredients into a rocks glass over ice and stir until well-mixed. Garnish with an orange wheel.
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