Spirits

Tequila

Agave spirit from Mexico. For cocktails choose a 100% agave blanco: peppery, vegetal and bright.

Typical strength: ≈ 40% ABV
Calories per ounce: ≈ 66
In the classics: 12 drinks
Shelf: Spirits

Cocktails with tequila

Death Flip2 : 1 : 1 · Tequila Grand Margarita3 : 2 : 1 · Tequila Long Island Iced Tea½ : ½ : ½ : ½ : ½ : ¾ : 1 : 1¼ · Vodka Margarita2½ : 1 : ¾ · Tequila Mexican Firing Squad3 : 1 : ½ · Tequila Oaxaca Old Fashioned3 : 1 : ¼ · Tequila Paloma1 : 2 · Tequila Ranch Water2 : 1 : 1 : 4 · Tequila Siesta3 : 1½ : 1 : 1½ : ½ · Tequila Spicy Margarita2 : 1 : 1 : ¼ · Tequila Tequila Sunrise3 : 6 : 1 · Tequila Tommy’s Margarita2 : 1 : 1 · Tequila

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Swaps

Out of tequila? In a pinch, use mezcal. The drink will taste different, but it will still work.

Tequila can stand in for mezcal.

The numbers

Estimated for the category

Strength

≈ 40%

Calories

≈ 66

Sugar

≈ 0 g

Per ounce. Brands vary: check the label for strength. How we estimate