5 Tequila Cocktails That Are Better Than Margaritas

In a cocktail shaker, mash with muddler or thick wooden handle of spoon:

• 1 small handful fresh cilantro

• 2 slices cucumber

• 2 small wedges lime

• 1 teaspoons sugar

Then, add:

• Ice

• 11/2 ounces (3 tablespoons) white tequila

Shake well and strain into chilled cocktail glass.

In mason jar or small measuring cup, combine:

• 1 cup white tequila

• 1 jalapeño, thinly sliced

Refrigerate for at least 12 hours, or up to 24 hours. Strain into a medium pitcher.

Then, add:

• 2 cups orange soda (like Orangina)

• 3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice

Serve on the rocks.

Don't forget to use up the triple sec too.

In cocktail shaker, mash with muddler or thick wooden handle of spoon:

• 1 small handful fresh mint leaves

• 2 small wedges lime

Then, add:

• 2 ounces (3 tablespoons) gin

• 2 ounces (3 tablespoons) triple sec

• 1 teaspoon agave nectar

Stir until well combined. Strain into Collins glass filled with ice. Top with seltzer.

In a cocktail shaker, combine:

• 2 ounces (4 tablespoons) triple sec

• 5 ounces pomegranate cherry juice

• 2 ounces (4 tablespoons) fresh orange juice

• Ice

Shake well. Strain into martini glass.

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