9 Tequila Cocktails to Try Besides Margaritas

National Tequila Day falls on Saturday, July 24th, and though we’ll never give up margaritas, sometimes it’s nice to branch out and try something new. This year, use the holiday as an excuse to try a few new cocktail recipes — and buy a few new bottles of tequila (we highly recommend Dwayne ‘The Rock’ Johnson’s Teremana tequila!)! Each of these drinks will help you beat the heat, and you’ll never be at a loss when it comes to using up your tequila again…not that that’s ever been an issue before.

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1. The Cool

<img class="wp-image-2069007" src="https://www.sheknows.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/the-cool.jpg?w=645" alt=" Image: 1800 Tequila. - Credit: 1800 Tequila" width="640" height="602" srcset="https://www.sheknows.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/the-cool.jpg 645w, https://www.sheknows.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/the-cool.jpg?resize=300,282 300w, https://www.sheknows.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/the-cool.jpg?resize=150,141 150w, https://www.sheknows.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/the-cool.jpg?resize=110,104 110w, https://www.sheknows.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/the-cool.jpg?resize=285,268 285w, https://www.sheknows.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/the-cool.jpg?resize=255,240 255w, https://www.sheknows.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/the-cool.jpg?resize=320,301 320w, https://www.sheknows.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/the-cool.jpg?resize=510,480 510w, https://www.sheknows.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/the-cool.jpg?resize=640,602 640w, https://www.sheknows.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/the-cool.jpg?resize=638,600 638w" sizes="(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px" />1800 Tequila

Recipe courtesy of 1800 Tequila

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Ingredients:

• 1 oz 1800 Silver

• .5 oz Cucumber Juice

• .5 oz Lemon Juice

• .25 oz Simple Syrup

• Top with Champagne

Directions:

1. Combine all ingredients in a cocktail shaker.

2. Add ice and shake hard for 10 seconds.

3. Pour into a flute glass, top with Champagne, and garnish with a long swirled cucumber peel.

2. The Rock’s Strawberry Manarita

Dwayne ‘The Rock’ Johnson introduced his new tequila brand Teremana last year and he shared a delicious cocktail recipe on Instagram featuring Teremana. The drink resembles a margarita but has a few key differences. First, there’s no orange liqueur and instead of simple syrup, he uses agave nectar.

3. Tequila Herradura 19° North

Ingredients:

• 2 parts Herradura Reposado

• 1 part fresh squeezed lime juice

• ½ – ¾ part agave nectar (to taste)

• 1 tablespoons of sriracha sauce

• ½ part of pineapple juice

Directions:

1. Combine all the ingredients in a shaker with ice, shake hard so that some of the ice melts, then strain over fresh ice.

2. Garnish with a lime or pineapple wedge.

Recipe courtesy of Tequila Herradura

4. The Summerita

<img class="wp-image-2069008" src="https://www.sheknows.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/the-summerita.jpg?w=645" alt="Image: Image: 1800 Tequila. - Credit: 1800 Tequila" width="640" height="585" srcset="https://www.sheknows.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/the-summerita.jpg 645w, https://www.sheknows.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/the-summerita.jpg?resize=300,274 300w, https://www.sheknows.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/the-summerita.jpg?resize=150,137 150w, https://www.sheknows.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/the-summerita.jpg?resize=110,101 110w, https://www.sheknows.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/the-summerita.jpg?resize=285,261 285w, https://www.sheknows.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/the-summerita.jpg?resize=262,240 262w, https://www.sheknows.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/the-summerita.jpg?resize=320,293 320w, https://www.sheknows.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/the-summerita.jpg?resize=525,480 525w, https://www.sheknows.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/the-summerita.jpg?resize=640,585 640w" sizes="(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px" />1800 Tequila

Recipe courtesy of 1800 Tequila

Ingredients:

• 2 oz. 1800 Silver

• 1 oz. watermelon juice

• .5 oz. lime juice

• .25 oz. agave syrup

• Pinch of cilantro

• Champagne

Directions:

1. Add all ingredients but champagne to shaker.

2. Shake hard for 15 seconds.

3. Double strain into flute.

4. Top with Champagne.

5. Nectar Twist

<img class="wp-image-2069009" src="https://www.sheknows.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/nectar-twist.jpg?w=645" alt="Image: 1800 Tequila. - Credit: 1800 Tequila" width="640" height="565" srcset="https://www.sheknows.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/nectar-twist.jpg 645w, https://www.sheknows.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/nectar-twist.jpg?resize=300,265 300w, https://www.sheknows.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/nectar-twist.jpg?resize=150,132 150w, https://www.sheknows.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/nectar-twist.jpg?resize=110,97 110w, https://www.sheknows.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/nectar-twist.jpg?resize=285,251 285w, https://www.sheknows.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/nectar-twist.jpg?resize=272,240 272w, https://www.sheknows.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/nectar-twist.jpg?resize=320,282 320w, https://www.sheknows.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/nectar-twist.jpg?resize=544,480 544w, https://www.sheknows.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/nectar-twist.jpg?resize=640,565 640w" sizes="(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px" />1800 Tequila

Recipe courtesy of 1800 Tequila

Ingredients:

• 2 oz 1800 Silver

• .75 oz Fresh Lime Juice

• .5 oz Agave Nectar

• Slice of Watermelon

Directions:

1. Add watermelon to a cocktail shaker and muddle until it’s pureed.

2. Add remaining ingredients and ice. Shake hard for 10 seconds.

3. Double strain into a martini glass.

4. Garnish with watermelon rind.

6. Nosotros Blood + Sand

<img class="size-large wp-image-2069013" src="https://www.sheknows.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/nosotros-blood-sand.jpg?w=645" alt="Image: Craft House. - Credit: Craft House" width="645" height="800" srcset="https://www.sheknows.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/nosotros-blood-sand.jpg 645w, https://www.sheknows.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/nosotros-blood-sand.jpg?resize=242,300 242w, https://www.sheknows.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/nosotros-blood-sand.jpg?resize=550,682 550w, https://www.sheknows.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/nosotros-blood-sand.jpg?resize=150,186 150w, https://www.sheknows.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/nosotros-blood-sand.jpg?resize=110,136 110w, https://www.sheknows.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/nosotros-blood-sand.jpg?resize=285,353 285w, https://www.sheknows.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/nosotros-blood-sand.jpg?resize=194,240 194w, https://www.sheknows.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/nosotros-blood-sand.jpg?resize=320,397 320w, https://www.sheknows.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/nosotros-blood-sand.jpg?resize=387,480 387w, https://www.sheknows.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/nosotros-blood-sand.jpg?resize=640,794 640w, https://www.sheknows.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/nosotros-blood-sand.jpg?resize=484,600 484w, https://www.sheknows.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/nosotros-blood-sand.jpg?resize=619,768 619w" sizes="(max-width: 645px) 100vw, 645px" />Craft House

Recipe courtesy of Garh Dokken of the Craft House in Dana Point, CA

Ingredients:

• .75 oz Nosotros Reposado

• .75 oz orange juice (preferably blood orange)

• .75 oz cherry heering

• .75 oz dry vermouth

• 3 dash vanilla extract

• Orange peel and cherry (garnish)

Directions:

1. Shake and double strain into a chilled coupe.

2. Garnish with an orange peel and a cherry.

7. Total Tropicalism

<img class="size-large wp-image-2069014" src="https://www.sheknows.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/total-tropicalism.jpg?w=645" alt="Image: Gitano Jungle Room. - Credit: Gitano Jungle Room" width="645" height="900" srcset="https://www.sheknows.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/total-tropicalism.jpg 645w, https://www.sheknows.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/total-tropicalism.jpg?resize=215,300 215w, https://www.sheknows.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/total-tropicalism.jpg?resize=489,682 489w, https://www.sheknows.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/total-tropicalism.jpg?resize=150,209 150w, https://www.sheknows.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/total-tropicalism.jpg?resize=110,153 110w, https://www.sheknows.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/total-tropicalism.jpg?resize=285,398 285w, https://www.sheknows.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/total-tropicalism.jpg?resize=172,240 172w, https://www.sheknows.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/total-tropicalism.jpg?resize=320,447 320w, https://www.sheknows.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/total-tropicalism.jpg?resize=344,480 344w, https://www.sheknows.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/total-tropicalism.jpg?resize=640,893 640w, https://www.sheknows.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/total-tropicalism.jpg?resize=430,600 430w, https://www.sheknows.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/total-tropicalism.jpg?resize=550,768 550w" sizes="(max-width: 645px) 100vw, 645px" />Gitano Jungle Room

Recipe courtesy of Gitano Jungle Room

Ingredients:

• 2oz Volcan de mi Tierra Blanco

• .5oz Ginger

• .75oz Lemon

• .75oz Honey

• Splash of mezcal

Directions:

1. Shake and strain into rocks glass.

2. Top with mezcal.

3. Garnish with charred lemon wheel and umbrella

8. Maria Verde

<img class="size-large wp-image-2069018" src="https://www.sheknows.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/maria-verde.jpg?w=683" alt="Image: Milagro. - Credit: Milagro" width="683" height="1024" srcset="https://www.sheknows.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/maria-verde.jpg 3840w, https://www.sheknows.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/maria-verde.jpg?resize=200,300 200w, https://www.sheknows.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/maria-verde.jpg?resize=768,1152 768w, https://www.sheknows.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/maria-verde.jpg?resize=683,1024 683w, https://www.sheknows.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/maria-verde.jpg?resize=1024,1536 1024w, https://www.sheknows.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/maria-verde.jpg?resize=1365,2048 1365w, https://www.sheknows.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/maria-verde.jpg?resize=2000,3000 2000w, https://www.sheknows.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/maria-verde.jpg?resize=1000,1500 1000w, https://www.sheknows.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/maria-verde.jpg?resize=455,682 455w, https://www.sheknows.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/maria-verde.jpg?resize=150,225 150w, https://www.sheknows.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/maria-verde.jpg?resize=110,165 110w, https://www.sheknows.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/maria-verde.jpg?resize=285,428 285w, https://www.sheknows.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/maria-verde.jpg?resize=160,240 160w, https://www.sheknows.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/maria-verde.jpg?resize=320,480 320w, https://www.sheknows.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/maria-verde.jpg?resize=640,960 640w, https://www.sheknows.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/maria-verde.jpg?resize=400,600 400w, https://www.sheknows.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/maria-verde.jpg?resize=800,1200 800w, https://www.sheknows.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/maria-verde.jpg?resize=512,768 512w, https://www.sheknows.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/maria-verde.jpg?resize=1280,1920 1280w" sizes="(max-width: 683px) 100vw, 683px" />Milagro

Recipe courtesy of Jaime Salas, National Milagro Ambassador

Ingredients:

• 2 Parts Milagro Reposado

• 1.5 Parts Jicama Juice

• 1 Rib of Celery

• 1 Part Tomatillo Juice

• .5 Part Fresh Lime Juice

• 6 drops Chipotle Sauce (or to taste)

• A Pinch of Black Salt

Directions:

1. Mix all ingredients in a high ball glass with ice.

2. Garnish with celery, cherry tomatoes and lime wedge.

9. Beach Life Paloma

Ingredients:

• 2 oz Jose Cuervo Tradicional^® Silver

• 4 oz Tonic

• 1 oz Grapefruit Juice

• Grapefruit Wedge

Directions:

1. Place ice in a high-ball glass and add the ingredients.

2. Stir and garnish with grapefruit wedge.

Recipe courtesy of Jose Cuervo Tradicional^® Silver

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