How should you drink tequila? However you want to.

Sip it solo, shoot it (salt and lime optional), or mix it up in a modern cocktail. Just make sure that it’s 100% authentic, meaning it is made from 100% agave.

It really doesn’t matter how you enjoy your tequila, as long as you enjoy it. Honor National Tequila Day this July 24 with a sipper, shooter, or deliciously mixed tequila cocktail! Here are ten to try.

Tequila

Mexican Mule

by Todd Camburn, Mixologist

Ingredients

• 1 1/2 oz. Tequila
• 2 dashes Angostura Bitters
• 3 slivers Serrano Chili (Seeds Removed)
• 1/2 oz. Total of Equal Parts Agave and Fresh Lime Juice
• Ginger Beer, to Top
• Lime Wedge, to Garnish

Preparation

1. Fill glass with ice.
2. Pour in tequila, agave/fresh lime juice mix, bitters, and serranos.
3. Fill glass with ice, and top with ginger beer.
4. Stir cocktail with straw and garnish with a lime wedge.

Photo by Tequila Partida

Tequila

Mad Mango

by Tomas Delos Reyes

Ingredients

• 2 oz. Partida Reposado Tequila
• 1/2 oz. Agave Nectar
• 3/4 oz. Fresh Lime Juice
• 1/2 oz. Mango Puree
• 2 Jalapeño Discs/Slices

Preparation

1. In shaker, muddle one jalapeño disc with agave nectar.
2. Add ingredients into shaker and shake with ice.
3. Strain over ice.
4. Garnish with jalapeño disc floating on top.

Photo by Tequila Partida

Tequila

Partida Paloma

Ingredients

• 2 oz. Partida Blanco Tequila
• 1 pinch Salt
• Half a Lime
• Grapefruit Soda, to Top

Preparation

1. Place tequila and salt in a collins glass.
2. Squeeze the lime half into the glass and drop into the drink.
3. Fill glass with ice, top with grapefruit soda, and stir.

Photo by Tequila Partida

Tequila

Fresa Breeze

by Tomas Delos Reyes

Ingredients

• 2 oz. Partida Blanco Tequila
• 1/2 oz. Agave Nectar
• 3/4 oz. Fresh Lime Juice
• 2 Strawberries
• 2 tsp. Diced Cucumber
• Mint Sprig (optional)

Preparation

1. Muddle strawberries and agave nectar in a shaker.
2. Add ingredients and shake with ice.
3. Strain over ice and top with diced cucumber.
4. Garnish with mint sprig (optional).

Liqueur, Tequila

Watermelon Cooler

Ingredients

• 4 oz. Watermelon Cubes (Muddle)
• 1/2 oz. Aperol
• 1/2 oz. Watermelon Liqueur
• 1 1/2 oz. Patron Reposado
• Watermelon Cube, for Garnish

Preparation

1. Muddle watermelon.
2. Combine all ingredients.
3. Shake and strain.
4. Garnish with watermelon square.

Photo by Tacos & Tequila

Tequila

Spicy Lover

Ingredients

• 2 slices Fresh Cucumber
• 2 sprigs Fresh Cilantro
• 2 dashes Red Tabasco Pepper Sauce
• 1 1/2 oz. Fresh Daiquiri Mix
• 1 1/2 oz. Jose Cuervo Platino Tequila
• Fresh Cucumber, for Garnish

Preparation

1. Muddle cucumber, cilantro and Tabasco in a mixing glass.
2. Add daiquiri mix and tequila.
3. Shake over ice and strain.
4. Garnish with a fresh cucumber.

Tequila

Megarita

Ingredients

• 2 oz. Suerte Reposado Tequila
• 1/2 oz. Lemon Juice
• 1/8 oz. Lime Juice
• 1/2 oz. Agave Syrup
• 1 oz. Cucumber/Jalapeño Puree (blend 1 English Cucumber and 1 Jalapeño together until smooth)

Preparation

1. Combine all ingredients in a shaker and shake until chilled.
2. Serve over ice in a rocks glass rimmed with Tajin (Mexican spice blend).
3. Garnish with lime.

Photo by Hotel El Convento

Tequila

Fresh Mint Mango Ginger Margarita

Ingredients

• 3 oz. Anejo Tequila
• 3/4 oz. Cointreau
• 1 oz. Mango Juice or Syrup
• 7-10 Fresh Mint Leaves
• 1 tsp. Fresh Ginger
• Splash of Club Soda
• Ice
• Mango and Salted Lime Wedge, for Garnish

Preparation

1. Muddle everything together and shake well.
2. Serve over ice and garnish with a fresh mango or salted lime wedge.

Photo by Tequila Partida

Tequila

Yerba Buena

Ingredients

• 2 oz. Partida Reposado
• 8 to 10 Mint Sprigs
• 3/4 oz. Fresh-Squeezed Lime Juice
• 3/4 oz. Agave Nectar (cut 50/50 with water)
• Club Soda or Ginger Beer, to Top
• Mint Spring and Lime Wheel, for Garnish

Preparation

1. Muddle mint, lime juice, and agave nectar in a highball glass.
2. Add ice to fill.
3. Add tequila and top with soda.

Photo by Tequila Partida

Tequila

Añejo Old-Fashioned

Ingredients

• 3 oz. Partida Añejo Tequila
• 1/4 oz. Agave Nectar
• 1 dash Angostura Bitters
• Orange Peel
• Brandied Cherries, for Garnish

Preparation

1. In an old-fashioned glass, muddle the orange peel, bitters, and agave nectar.
2. Muddle just to release the orange oils.
3. Add ice and Partida Añejo.
4. Stir to mix all ingredients together.
5. Garnish with brandied cherries on a pick.