Tequila Cocktail Recipes

One of the best parts (in my opinion) of Cinco de Mayo is the cocktails! Tequila is Mexico's national drink and what better time to incorporate some into your own Fiesta! There are actually a few different types of tequila. In case you want to impress your friends with some trivia, or are just curious, here is a great breakdown, provided by Divine Dinner Party:

Tequila Blanco/Plata: (White/Silver Tequila) This is a clear version of tequila, which isn't aged before bottled-- it's placed in the bottle right after being distilled (or, sometimes, is aged a maximum of two months before bottling).

Tequila Joven/Oro: (Young/Gold Tequila) This is going to be your typical bottle of Jose Cuervo, for instance, and is a blend of Tequila blanco and one of the more aged varieties described below.

Tequila Reposado: ("Rested" Tequila) This is a tequila that's slightly aged, generally in oak barrels, for less than a year. This is what gives it its characteristic color.

Tequila Añejo: ("Vintage" Tequila) Like a Spanish wine, añejo means that a particular drink is well-aged, a minimum of one year (but generally less than three).

Tequila Extra Añejo: (Extra Aged Tequila) This is a fairly new category for tequilas, and means that a tequila was aged three years or more in oak barrels, which makes it very smooth and gives it a characteristic flavor.

So now you know all of the different varieties of Tequila...so how should you use it? Why not try one of these delicious recipes for your Cinco de Mayo dinner!

Blackberry Tequila Cooler

Tequila-Grapefruit Cocktail

Sparkle in Your Eye Cocktail

Cuervo Especial Oasis Cocktail

Pineapple and Vanilla Margarita Tequila Mockingbird Cocktail