“Drinking tequila is more about the journey than the destination”. -Rainbow Rowell
Tequila originated in the city of Tequila in the 16th century. It is a regionally specific distilled beverage made from the blue agave plant. Since agave grows differently depending on the region, tequila typically varies in flavor. You’ll notice a sweeter aroma and taste from blue agave grown in the highlands Los Altos region. If you prefer a more herbaceous flavor profile, look for agaves harvested in the lowlands.
There are two main types of tequila, 100% Agave and Tequila Mixtos. Mixtos must contain no less than 51% agave with various sugars and additives making up the remaining 49%. From these two categories Tequila is typically bottled into one of five categories:
Silver – a white spirit, unaged and bottled or stored immediately after distillation.
Gold – an unaged silver Tequila that may be flavored with caramel coloring, oak extract, glycerin, or sugar based syrup.
Reposado – Tequila aged at least two months in oak barrels.
Añejo – Tequila aged for at least one year in small oak barrels.
Extra Añejo – Tequila aged at least three years in oak barrels.
Tequila is one of my favorite spirits to get creative with because of how versatile it is. I’ve asked a few food blogger friends to share their favorite tequila based cocktail recipes. I’m going to warn you, they are amazing! You should probably go get a bottle of Tequila right now!
1. Spicy Cucumber Kiwi Margarita
Garlic & Zest
The GastronomThe Toasty Kitchen
Mommy’s Home Cooking Honey and Birch A Nerd Cooks7. Sparkling Pineapple Coconut Margaritas
I am a honey bee
Shana Was Here
Blender Happy10. Frozen Strawberry Mango Margarita
Girl Heart Food11. Where the Sea Meets the Sky
The GastronomHoney and Birch
We Are Not Martha14. Grilled Watermelon Frozen Margaritas
15. The Honey Mango Strawberry Margarita
Tasted and SeeNourish and Fête
17. Salsa Sunset: A Savory Margarit
18. Beergarita
19. Cucumber Jalapeño Margarita
Isabel Eats
Little Sugar Snaps
Supergolden Bakes
Lemon BlossomsRosemary & Rye
24. Lemon-Lime Magic Margarita
The Flavor Bender
Home & Plate26. Tamarind Ginger Margarita
Flippin’ Delicious
28. Grapefruit Habenero Margarita
Platings and Parings Mid-Life CroissantOne Delightful Life
31. Cucumber Jalapeño Cilantro Margarita
I’m Bored Let’s Go
32. Frozen Raspberry Watermelon Margaritas
The Home Cook’s Kitchen33. Mango Margarita (No Sugar Added)
Downshiftology34. Spicy Cucumber Mint Margarita
Tasting Page
35. Fresh Cranberry Margaritas
Just a Little Bit of Bacon
Chew Street
Urban Bliss Life
Oh She Swooned
The Rising Spoon
39. Mango Jalapeño Margarita-3 Minute Drink
Easy Cooking with Molly
A Gouda Life
Need more inspiration?? Here’s 15 MORE to check out!!
The Jagerita – Nomageddon
Fresh Strawberry Margarita – Taste and See
Coffee and Donut Patrón XO Café Drink – Hustle. Mom. Repeat
Grilled Pineapple and Peach Silver Tequila Cocktail – One Delightful Life
How to Make the Best Tequila Sunrise Cocktail – Daily Appetite
An Exotic Tropical Margarita – Beyond Mere Sustenance
Frozen Strawberry Rhubarb Margarita – Champane Taste
Strawberry Jam Margarita – Supergolden Bakes
Sugar Sunset Margarita – Buy This Cook That
Tropical Margarita – Simply Vegetarian 777
Easy Beergaritas – Hello Little Home
Jack’s Ultimate Frozen Margarita – Grits and Pinecones
Silver Cadillac Margarita – Vegan in the Freezer
Grilled Pineapple Jalapeño Margarita – Plating and Pairings
Skinny Coconut Margarita – What the Fork
Shana Was Here 
These all look delicious! I definitely need a margarita right now!
I’m LIVING for 3 and 10. But honestly, they all look so amazing!