Easy Tequila cocktails?

[shavefan]

Perhaps not the simplest cocktail., but Bloody Caesar is worth a go.

 

[Tirvine]

Lick wrist and sprinkle with salt.
Lick salt.
Take shot of tequila.
Pop wedge of lime in mouth.
Repeat.

This is the only way I like tequila.

 

[Multum in parvo]

Thank you for all your suggestions. As soon as the sun will shine for more than 1-2 hours I’ll give it a go.

 

[bobmsp]

My favorite tequila cocktai:

My summer cocktail - the Tegroni - https://www.badgerandblade.com/forum/threads/my-summer-cocktail-the-tegroni.521141/

 

[martym]

Tumbler with ice, tequila, and cranberry juice.
That’s it!
Easy

 

[shavefan]

Doesn't get any easier than "right from the bottle". . .

Face down in Cabo kissing the ground
Oh hey, oh hey
We drink Mescal right from the bottle
Salt shaker, little lick a lime, oh
Throwin' down, down tryin' to reach the bottom
Where the guave worm, well he's mine, all mine

-Van Halen

 

[Multum in parvo]

My favorite tequila cocktai:

My summer cocktail - the Tegroni - https://www.badgerandblade.com/forum/threads/my-summer-cocktail-the-tegroni.521141/

As I like Boulvardiers and Negronis this will come definitely on the list

 

[Multum in parvo]

Weather is still rainy and cold but I will start the evening with a Mexican Mule
2oz Tequila
1/2oz Cointreau
1/2oz lime
4oz Ginger Beer

 

[McBlade]

Equal parts tequila, Kahlua, and cream. Handful of ice cubes.

We called that a "dirty mother" in a cocktail bar I used to work in.

Same kind of vibe as a Brandy Alexander, or Bailey's. But better.

 

[McBlade]

Also, tequila and pineapple juice is very good. Plus ice, of course.

 

[Whisky]

Tequila and just about any citrus juice is good together. The drinks with Coffee Liqueur and Tequila really opened my eyes to how versatile it it. Prior to that Tequila was for Margaritas and shots.

 

[Multum in parvo]

Tequila and just about any citrus juice is good together. The drinks with Coffee Liqueur and Tequila really opened my eyes to how versatile it it. Prior to that Tequila was for Margaritas and shots.

Should I get around my issues, what would be a good sipper that is still versatile enough for the mixing suggestions in this thread?

 

[martym]

Should I get around my issues, what would be a good sipper that is still versatile enough for the mixing suggestions in this thread?

That depends on how much you want to spend.
I love Casa Dragones and Corzo. I prefer the blanco. I love that agave flavor. I keep mine in the freezer

 

[Whisky]

Should I get around my issues, what would be a good sipper that is still versatile enough for the mixing suggestions in this thread?

Someone else will be better qualified to answer that one. I know Bourbon, not so much Tequila. This is what I usually use in my Margaritas but I rarely, if ever, drink straight Tequila anymore. My past includes too many of those Tequila shots I mentioned earlier. I also have Altos Reposado that I use occasionally.

 

[Multum in parvo]

That depends on how much you want to spend.
I love Casa Dragones and Corzo. I prefer the blanco. I love that agave flavor. I keep mine in the freezer

40.00-45.00 max.
I don’t think there will be more than one bottle on my shelf at any point in time - just to have some around for the occasion.

 

[Multum in parvo]

Someone else will be better qualified to answer that one. I know Bourbon, not so much Tequila. This is what I usually use in my Margaritas but I rarely, if ever, drink straight Tequila anymore. My past includes too many of those Tequila shots I mentioned earlier. I also have Altos Reposado that I use occasionally.
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I hear you, grain&cane is my usual fare but agave?

 

[Multum in parvo]

Test No.1 Mexican Mule - success!
Ginger forward, the Tequila is barely detectable. This could be dangerous

 

[TexLaw]

Do the recipe above but don't bother with marg mix, not needed and the cocktail will be better without it. Increase freshed squeezed lime juice to 1 part.

Yep. I always make my Margaritas 2:1:1 (tequila:Cointreau:lime juice), and everyone always asks how I make such great Margaritas. I tell them not to overthink it and not to use some dadgum mix off the shelf. For anyone that finds that mix too tart, I just give their drink a little squirt of simple syrup. Easy peasy.

Someone mentioned Ranch Water. I've really come to enjoy those on warm days. Incredibly easy and tasty.

Should I get around my issues, what would be a good sipper that is still versatile enough for the mixing suggestions in this thread?

Espolon is the best of the lesser expensive tequilas for sipping--remarkably good for the price. The anejo is what most folks think about sipping, but the blanco and reposado aren't bad sippers at all and, of course, much better for mixing. I have no idea what tequila prices are in Vienna, but Espolon anejo goes for around US$30-35 around Houston (closer to $20 for the blanco).

To spend a little more, Cazadores and Casamigos are also rather good but on the top end of what I would spend on a mixer. After that, you're probably spending a good deal more than you were talking about and more than I would care spend on a mixing tequila.

 

[shavefan]

Should I get around my issues, what would be a good sipper that is still versatile enough for the mixing suggestions in this thread?

I'll second Doak's recommendation for Cazadores. It has become my go-to all-around-er. Excellent, and reasonably priced.

 

[Multum in parvo]

Yep. I always make my Margaritas 2:1:1 (tequila:Cointreau:lime juice), and everyone always asks how I make such great Margaritas. I tell them not to overthink it and not to use some dadgum mix off the shelf. For anyone that finds that mix too tart, I just give their drink a little squirt of simple syrup. Easy peasy.

Someone mentioned Ranch Water. I've really come to enjoy those on warm days. Incredibly easy and tasty.



Espolon is the best of the lesser expensive tequilas for sipping--remarkably good for the price. The anejo is what most folks think about sipping, but the blanco and reposado aren't bad sippers at all and, of course, much better for mixing. I have no idea what tequila prices are in Vienna, but Espolon anejo goes for around US$30-35 around Houston (closer to $20 for the blanco).

To spend a little more, Cazadores and Casamigos are also rather good but on the top end of what I would spend on a mixer. After that, you're probably spending a good deal more than you were talking about and more than I would care spend on a mixing tequila.

Many thanks, Espolon, Altos and Cazadores are all 30ish - Casamigos is more than double that.

As to Ranch Water, will
4oz Tequila
2oz Lime juice
6oz Club Soda
work?