Tequila substitutes
The closest substitute for Tequila is Tequila Reposado, which works but the drink will taste a little different. Rounder, a little oak. Mezcal also works.
What to use instead of Tequila
Tequila ReposadoWorks, tastes different
Rounder, a little oak. Same amount.
MezcalWorks, tastes different
Adds smoke. Same amount.
What is Tequila?
Tequila is a distinctive agave spirit from Mexico, made exclusively from blue Weber agave. It ranges from unaged blanco to complex aged expressions.
22 drinks with Tequila
- BatangaLime Juice, Cola, Salt
- Bloody MariaTomato Juice, Lemon Juice, Worcestershire Sauce
- El DiabloCrème de Cassis, Lime Juice, Ginger Beer
- Frozen MargaritaTriple Sec, Lime Juice, Simple Syrup
- Grand MargaritaGrand Marnier, Lime Juice
- Long Island Iced TeaVodka, White Rum, Gin
- Mango Margarita SlushTriple Sec, Mango Nectar, Lime Juice
- MargaritaTriple Sec, Lime Juice
- Margarita SlushTriple Sec, Lime Juice, Simple Syrup
- Mexican Firing SquadLime Juice, Grenadine, Angostura Bitters
- Mexican FlagGrenadine, Green Crème de Menthe
- PalomaGrapefruit Soda, Lime Juice, Salt
- Paloma SlushGrapefruit Juice, Lime Juice, Simple Syrup
- Passion Fruit MargaritaTriple Sec, Lime Juice, Passion Fruit Purée
- Picante de la CasaLime Juice, Agave Syrup, Red Chili
- Ranch WaterLime Juice, Soda Water
- SiestaLime Juice, Grapefruit Juice, Simple Syrup
- Spicy MargaritaTriple Sec, Lime Juice, Simple Syrup
- Tequila SlammerLemon-Lime Soda
- Tequila SunriseOrange Juice, Grenadine
- Tequila Sunrise SlushOrange Juice, Grenadine
- Tommy's MargaritaLime Juice, Agave Syrup
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