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15 Easy Tequila Drink Recipes to Try

Finding easy tequila drink recipes to serve guests will be a snap with this easy to scan list of tequila cocktails. Links to all drink recipes are in highlighted text. Or simply click on the photo to go directly to the post with drink recipe and description of the cocktail.

4 Tequila Cocktail Recipes

En Vogue is a light, summery, classically styled cocktail. Sure to be a crowd pleaser. - photo and cocktail recipe by Mixologist Cheri Loughlin

En Vogue is a light, summery, classically styled cocktail. Sure to be a crowd pleaser. – photo and cocktail recipe by Mixologist Cheri Loughlin

If you love the classic Hemingway Daiquiri, you might like the En Vogue tequila take on it. En Vogue is loosely based on the Papa Doble cocktail, but this time created with tequila lovers in mind.

Simply Perfect Margarita recipe with three ingredients is just what the tequila doctor ordered.

My idea of the Perfect Margarita is it has to be easy to make, have as few ingredients as possible and has to taste amazing! – photo by Cheri Loughlin

My idea of Margarita perfection is this Simply Perfect Margarita. It’s ideal for easy party planning with tequila drink recipes in mind. Three ingredients plus garnish and it’s done. Fresh, easy, flavorful.

Quintessential Tequila Martini is a variation on the Maestro Martini without any spirit waste. – photo and recipe adaption by Mixologist Cheri Loughlin, The Intoxicologist

Quintessential Tequila Martini is a variation on the Maestro Martini without any spirit waste. – photo and recipe adaption by Mixologist Cheri Loughlin, The Intoxicologist

The Quintessential Martini is a two ingredient super easy tequila drink recipe to add to your list of must try recipes. This recipe has been adapted from the Maestro Martini, created for Maestro Dobel Diamond Tequila.

Campari rocks Cinco de Mayo celebrations with this summertime Campari Margarita – photo by Cheri Loughlin, The Intoxicologist

Campari rocks Cinco de Mayo celebrations with this summertime Campari Margarita – photo by Cheri Loughlin, The Intoxicologist

Easy tequila cocktail recipes don’t get any better than this… Campari, so delicious in the Negroni classic cocktail, rocks the Margarita world with the Campari Margarita!

2 Low Calorie Tequila Drink Recipes

Margarita on the Rocks 2 photo copyright Cheri Loughlin

Margarita on the Rocks is a “make your own” skinny cocktail with only 82 calories – photo and drink recipe by Mixologist Cheri Loughlin

Don’t pour your skinny cocktails from a bottle. Mix this low calorie Margarita on the Rocks with the tequila of your choice, triple sec and lime flavored sparkling water. Only 82 calories.

Camarena Tequila Caramel Apple Tequini tastes like a delcious caramel apple without the guilt. Only 111.5 calories – photo and recipe by Mixologist Cheri Loughlin, The Intoxicologist

Camarena Tequila Caramel Apple Tequini tastes like a delcious caramel apple without the guilt. Only 111.5 calories – photo and recipe by Mixologist Cheri Loughlin, The Intoxicologist

The low calorie Caramel Apple Tequini tastes lush like a decadent caramel apple, yet it weighs in at only 111.5 calories! Low calorie tequila cocktails never tasted so good!

4 On the Rocks Tequila Drinks

Lunar Leprechaun uses Melon Liqueur for a new color and new flavor take on the traditional Margarita. – photo and recipe by Mixologist Cheri Loughlin, The Intoxicologist

Lunar Leprechaun uses Melon Liqueur for a new color and new flavor take on the traditional Margarita. – photo and recipe by Mixologist Cheri Loughlin, The Intoxicologist

The Lunar Leprechaun and Lucky Tart were both created specifically with St. Patrick’s Day in mind, but have always been guest favorites at all tequila related holidays. Both contain Melon Liqueur, but Lucky Tart also has Sour Apple Pucker. Pucker up and enjoy!

Pearl Margarita

Pearl Margarita is one of my old favorite Margaritas with jalepeno stuffed olives garnish – photo and recipe by Mixologist Cheri Loughlin, The Intoxicologist

One of my favorite margaritas from forever ago combines lemon and lime juice, uses both agave nectar and Cointreau and skips on traditional lime wheel garnish. The Pearl Margarita uses jalepeno stuffed olives as garnish. Yum!! Serve over ice or as a cocktail.

Camarena Tequila Cardamom Tequila Punch

Camarena Tequila Cardamom Punch uses an easy to make specialty syrup that your guests will love! Make the punch ahead of time for easy serve and easy entertaining. – photo and drink recipe by Mixologist Cheri Loughlin, The Intoxicologist

Looking for easy tequila drink recipes for a crowd? Look no further! Camarena Cardamom Tequila Punch will make your punch bowl pop with delicious flavor. Your guests will keep coming back for more and beg for the recipe.

Camarena Tequila Mariachi Mischief

Why make an ordinary margarita when you can make some mischief? Mariachi Mischief that is! – photo and drink recipe by Mixologist Cheri Loughlin, The Intoxicologist

When life gives you limes, make Margaritas. Add a little peach schnapps and crème de cassis and make a little Mariachi Mischief! That’s the way to get the party started.

1 Blended Tequila Drink

Barefoot MargariTOE blended margarita uses pineapple juice and frozen strawberries with Zinfandel wine & tequila for delicious Margarita twist!

Barefoot MargariTOE blended margarita uses pineapple juice and frozen strawberries with Zinfandel wine & tequila for delicious Margarita twist! ~ photo & recipe by Mixologist Cheri Loughlin, The Intoxicologist

Get your blenders and bottle of Zinfandel Wine ready! Yes, I said wine! The Barefoot MargariTOE blends zinfandel, pineapple juice, frozen strawberries and tequila into a frenzy of frozen goodness. Rim the glass with sugar for a double dose of tequila fun fun.

3 Cool Tequila Shots

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Jello shots quite possibly top the list of all time number one popular shot. Move over Jello shot cups. Hello bite sized Jello shots!

Jello shots quite possibly hit the number one top spot for most popular shots of all time. But times are changing and so are the ways in which Jello shots are presented. Forget Jello shots served in tiny plastic cups! Jello shots have come a long way baby. Now they are bite sized finger food served dessert style. Check out the Mexican Truffles.

Kamikaze Shot

The Kamikaze Shot makes the list of most popular bar shots. It can be made with tequila or vodka and triple sec and lime. – photo and by Mixologist Cheri Loughlin, The Intoxicologist

The Kamikaze has made the list of most popular bar shots for quite some time. It can be made with tequila or vodka, triple sec and lime juice.

Adios Shot

The Adios is an easy two ingredient layered shot that tastes good and looks cool with its layering effect. – photo and by Cheri Loughlin, The Intoxicologist

Layered shots are always fun party shots. Adios layers coffee liqueur and tequila.

Don’t Forget the Ice!

Rosemary Infused Ice Cubes

Rosemary Infused Ice with tequila lemonade – photo and recipe by Mixologist Cheri Loughlin, The Intoxicologist

Don’t forget the ice! Rosemary Infused Ice with tequila lemonade that is. Have a very enjoyable and safe tequila inspired Happy Hour! Cheers! ~ Cheri

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Jello Shots Become Bite-Sized Desserts

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Jello shots have been around since 1955 so the story goes. They are the go-to college party shot, Halloween candy shot and (admit it) mom’s little secret treat hiding in the back of the fridge for book club night. Just as classic cocktails and mixology have evolved through the years, Jello shots have gone from amateur night throw back shot to sophisticated connoisseur finger food. Forget the plastic cup. Bring on the tiny appetizer plates. Seriously, in the long, short and wiggly of it all, it’s still alcohol wrapped up in gelatin. Slam it, sip it or nosh it. Any way you bite it there’s alcohol content, so user beware. This isn’t kiddie candy, but Jello shots are still loaded with fun!

These Mexican Truffles are little bite-sized packages of dark chocolate goodness. So good, they are difficult to put down. The whipped cream and cinnamon garnish balance out the tasty morsel with creamy smoothness. Instead of the usual Jello shots that come to mind, these decadent small bite desserts are ideal for cocktail parties, hosting a girls night out game night or wrapping up your own Valentine’s Day box of chocolates.

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Mexican Truffle – created by Cheri Loughlin

1/3 cup Chocolate Milk

1 teaspoon Grenadine

2 Knox Unflavored Gelatin Packets

1/3 cup Reposado Tequila

1/3 cup Hazelnut Liqueur

2 tablespoons Coffee Liqueur

Whipped Cream & Cinnamon Sprinkle Garnish

Place milk, grenadine and gelatin in saucepan. Stir gently. Heat over low heat until gelatin is completely dissolved (approximately 7 to 8 minutes). Remove from heat. Add tequila and liqueurs. Stir. Pour into small shallow glass dish. Chill until gelatin is completely set. Cut into approximately 20 to 24 squares or use simple cookie cutter for decorative shapes just before serving. Garnish with dollop of whipped cream and dust with cinnamon powder just before serving.

If you love playing with your food and drink then you’ll love the Jelly Shot Test Kitchen. They have a terrific book with more gelatin style Jello cocktail shot recipes. The Cucumber-Lime Margarita sounds delicious! Check out a few cute gelatin shot ideas on my Pinterest board. There are some amazingly creative people out there!

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Margarita on the Rocks

Skinny cocktails don’t have to come from a bottle. This fresh made margarita on the rocks makes the grade with fewer calories than a classic margarita and you still choose your preferred tequila. Beats bottle made any day.

Margarita on the Rocks - Low Calorie Cocktail

Margarita on the Rocks is only 82 calories and you make it fresh! – recipe & photo by Mixologist Cheri Loughlin, The Intoxicologist

Margarita on the Rocks – created by Cheri Loughlin

1 measure Tequila

1/4 measure Triple Sec

2 measures Lime Sparkling Water

Crystallized Lime & Sea Salt Rim

Lime Wheel Garnish

Combine crystallized lime and sea salt. Rim rocks glass with lime and dip into salty lime mixture. Fill glass with fresh ice. Add liquids to glass in order given. Stir. Garnish with lime wheel.

Approximately 82 Calories

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Mexico’s Shamrock

Going lower calorie during St. Patrick’s Day is no problem. You can still shake your shamrocks with Mexico’s Shamrock.

Mexico’s Shamrock – created by Cheri Loughlin

1/2 measure Camarena Reposado Tequila Mexicos Shamrock - Cheri Loughlin Cocktail Development Services

1/2 measure Irish Whiskey

1 measure Apple Juice

1/2 teaspoon Honey

1 measure Ginger Beer

1/8 Lime Wedge – Squeezed

Combine liquids except ginger beer in cocktail shaker with ice. Shake to blend. Strain into rocks glass over fresh ice. Top with ginger beer. Garnish with lime wedge.

Ventures a little toward the sweet side due to both honey and ginger beer inclusion, but contains nice balance. Two lime wedges squeezed would make this a little less sweet while retaining proper balance with only one additional calorie.

Lower Calorie Cocktail: Approximately 106.17 calories based upon 1 measure = 1 ounce.

Cocktail Recipe commissioned by Camarena Tequila Representatives

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Camarena’s Kiss

A kiss should be deep, full, rich and succulent. Camarena’s Kiss delivers with great lushness. The slight edge of blackberry flavor gives this drink an interesting tone that keeps you sipping for more. With its versatile twist from shot to champagne flute, Camarena’s Kiss can be enjoyed from Saturday evening to Sunday brunch. Pull up a shaker and stay a while.

Camarena’s Kiss – created by Cheri Loughlin

Camarenas Kiss - Cheri Loughlin Cocktail Development Services1/2 measure Camarena Silver Tequila

1/2 measure Blackberry Brandy

1/2 measure Lime Juice

1/4 to 1/2 measure Grenadine

Combine liquids in cocktail shaker with ice. Shake to blend and chill. Strain into shot glass. 1/4 measure Grenadine lends itself to less sweetness. 1/2 measure Grenadine makes the shot a little more sweet.

Variation: Use 1/2 measure Grenadine for full sweetness. Combine liquids in cocktail shaker with ice. Shake to blend and chill. Strain into chilled champagne flute. Top with 2-1/2 measures Brut Champagne.

Cocktail Recipe commissioned by Camarena Tequila Representatives

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Silver Sunset

The coffee notes of this savory cocktail mingle nicely with the fresh orange juice. Slight bitterness displays on the back end with lingering sweetness in the finish. Fullness in the heart of the flavor. Faint hint of smokiness. Spice and orange weave together nicely with the tequila. Fantastic aroma!

Silver Sunset – created by Cheri Loughlin

Silver Sunset - Cheri Loughlin Cocktail Development1-1/2 measure Camarena Silver Tequila

1/2 measure Sweet Vermouth

1/2 measure Dry Vermouth

1 measure Orange Juice

1/4 measure Grenadine

Orange Twist Garnish

Combine liquids in cocktail shaker with ice. Shake to blend and chill. Strain into chilled cocktail glass. Garnish with orange twist.

Cocktail Recipe commissioned by Camarena Tequila Representatives

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Port of Mexico

This easy build cocktail gives the illusion of deep noted Sangria in the flavor without all the fuss and wait time. Chocolate and orange notes shine through.

Port of Mexico – created by Cheri Loughlin

Port of Mexico - Cheri Loughlin Cocktail Development Services2 measures Camarena Reposado Tequila

1/4 measure Grenadine

1/4 measure Lime Juice

1/2 measure Tawny Porto

Place grenadine in bottom of large rocks glass. Set aside. Place remaining liquids in cocktail shaker with ice. Shake to blend. Strain into rocks glass over grenadine and fresh ice.

Cocktail Recipe commissioned by Camarena Tequila Representatives

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Camarena Frost

Camarena Frost may give the impression of chilly snowball, but the warming effect of this cocktail is simply phenomenal. This dessert style cocktail contains excellent tequila and spice aroma with sweet, nutty chocolate flavor. It is considerably warm in the finish as cinnamon mingles with light touch within the cocktail as a whole.

Camarena Frost – created by Cheri Loughlin

Camarena Frost - Cheri Loughlin Cocktail Development Services1 measure Camarena Reposado Tequila

1/2 measure White Crème de Cacao

1/2 measure Hazelnut Liqueur

1 measure Heavy Whipping Cream

Sprinkled Cinnamon Garnish

Combine liquids in cocktail shaker with ice. Shake to blend and chill. Strain into chilled cocktail glass. Garnish with sprinkle of cinnamon.

Cocktail Recipe commissioned by Camarena Tequila Representatives

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Spiced Silver Bell

Nice lightly spiced cranberry flavor. More depth than plain cranberry and tequila, but just as simple with the easy to make syrup. Gentle enough for summer sipping, mild spice tones for fall flair. Great holiday party rocks drink.

Spiced Silver Bell – created by Cheri Loughlin

Spiced Silver Bell - Cheri Loughlin Cocktail Development Services1-1/2 measure Camarena Silver Tequila

1/2 measure Lime Juice

1/2 measure Cranberry Spice Syrup

2 measures Ginger Beer

Lime Wedge Garnish

Combine liquids in large rocks glass in order given. Stir. Garnish with lime wedge.

Cranberry Spice Syrup – created by Cheri Loughlin

1-1/2 cup Brown Sugar

3/4 cup Water

4 Cinnamon Sticks

1 teaspoon Whole Allspice

1 teaspoon Whole Clove

1 tablespoon Orange Zest

1 cup Fresh Cranberries

Place all ingredients in saucepan over medium low heat. Stir continually until skins of cranberries begin to pop and they easily mash with back of spoon. Lightly mash cranberries, but not so much to create “sauce.” Remove from heat. Strain into heat proof container. Allow to cool. Refrigerate.

Cocktail Recipe commissioned by Camarena Tequila Representatives

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Blue & Silver Bells

Silver and Blue Bells photo copyright Cheri Loughlin

Blue & Silver Bells is loosely based on a basic Margarita recipe, but this time with a special flavored twist. Blueberry Lavender Syrup lends delicious fruited flavor and beautiful color to the glass. Recipe for Blueberry Lavender Syrup can be found on this site in the Bar Basics section by following the link within the recipe.

Blue & Silver Bells – created by Cheri Loughlin

2 ounces Silver Tequila

3/4 ounce Blueberry Lavender Syrup

1/2 ounce Fresh Lemon Juice

Lemon Twist Garnish

Build in rocks glass over fresh ice. Stir. Garnish with lemon twist.

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