Do you have a bottle of tequila just sitting in your liquor cabinet? Whether you drink blanco, añejo, mezcal or reposado, because tequila is incredibly versatile, you can make both sweet and savory cocktails. From classic margaritas to Moscow mules to cocktails, tequila adds freshness and a crisp feeling to any drink.

One of the best liquors to use for gatherings, holidays, and at-home bartending, tequila brings people together for every occasion. Even though this liquor is known best as a summer drink, it’s also perfect for all seasons. The beauty of tequila is that the agave adds a sweetness and crisp flavor that makes it different than vodka, bourbon or whiskey.

Level up on your bartending skills and make some of the best tequila cocktails.

Classic Margarita

What You’ll Need:

• Freshly Squeezed Lime Juice
• Lime Slices
• Tequila
• Agave
• Triple Sec
• Orange Liqueur (optional)
• Ice

Nothing is better than taking a sip of a classic margarita. The fresh lime and crip alcohol flavor make this drink one of the best and most popular tequila cocktails. If you’re craving a margarita, they’re so easy to make and can be found on just about any restaurant or bar menu. Just combine all of your ingredients in a shaker, shake and pour over ice in your margarita glass. Top with a lime slice for garnish

Spicy Margarita

What You’ll Need:

• Sliced Jalapeños
• Blanco Tequila
• Fresh Lime Juice
• Orange Liqueur
• Salt (for rim)
• Ice

Add a little bit of spice to your life with a spicy margarita. This tequila cocktail is gonna be spicy and savory all around. Start by making a salt rim using lime juice and salt. Add ice to your margarita glass. Combine your liquor in a shaker with ice, lime juice and sliced jalapeños. To heat things up, you can infuse the jalapeños in your tequila or leave them in your shaker for 20-30 minutes. Pour your spicy margarita over ice in your glass, top with sliced jalapeños for garnish and enjoy.

Tequila Sunrise

What You’ll Need:

• Tequila
• Grenadine
• Orange Juice
• Cherry (for garnish)
• Orange Slice (for garnish)

The perfect wake-me-up and one of the best tequila cocktails, the tequila sunrise is the perfect brunch, lunch and dinner drink. Take a chilled glass and pour some tequila and orange juice in it. Top with grenadine to create that sunrise effect. Top with a cherry and an orange slice for garnish.

Strawberry Margarita

What You’ll Need:

• Strawberry Purée or Syrup
• Strawberries (for garnish)
• Tequila
• Fresh Lime Juice
• Ice
• Lime Slices
• Agave
• Sugar (for rim)

Fruity and refreshing, a strawberry margarita is one of the best tequila cocktails. Start by creating a sugar rim around your glass with lime juice and sugar. Add your ingredients to a shaker and pour over ice. Garnish with strawberries and lime slices.

Matcha Margarita

What You’ll Need:

• Blanco Tequila
• Fresh Lime Juice
• Matcha Green Tea Powder
• Agave or Honey
• Ice

Tea and alcohol might seem like a weird combination, but it works with this tequila cocktail. Who needs to make a trip to the coffee or tea shop when you can make the perfect tea margarita at home? Combine your tequila, lime juice, matcha green tea powder, agave and ice in a shaker. Shake, pour over ice and enjoy this alcoholic tea cocktail.