With the magical combination of the margarita—tequila, lime, and salt—it's tempting to think of tequila as a one-hit wonder (two hits, if you count the ever-popular tequila shot, stuck squarely between a lime wedge a lick of salt).
Well, we like to think that there's tequila, and then there's Tequila! Once you've mastered the margarita, nudge tequila beyond its comfort zone and make these smoky, citrusy drinks with one of summer's most refreshing spirits.
Margarita by Erika Kotite

Hothouse Cooler by Kendra Vaculin

Sangrita and Tequila Shot by Samantha Weiss Hills

Watermelon Paloma by Merrill Stubbs

El Chupacabra by janeymax

Strawberry Margarita on the Rocks by Marshmallows&Margaritas

Big Batch Matador by Samantha Weiss Hills

Smoky and Spicy Paloma by Hi, I'm Brian.

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