Tequila Cocktails

Tequila got a bad reputation from college shot glasses and cheap hangovers, but the spirit itself deserves so much better. Distilled from blue agave in the sun-baked hills of Jalisco, it carries an earthy sweetness that plays beautifully with citrus and heat. The Margarita alone would be enough to secure its legacy, but dig deeper and you'll find the Paloma — Mexico's actual favorite — along with smoky mezcal twists and spicy creations that have taken over modern cocktail menus. Tequila cocktails hit different. There's a warmth and a bite to them that no other spirit quite replicates.