Tequila Day: Mixologists Share Spirit-Based Cocktail Recipes

Tequila, the spirit that was once just limited to its salt-shot-lime origins, has truly come a long way. What was earlier known as the party spirit is now also gaining popularity for its complexity, craft, and cultural roots. With a range of variations from earthy notes to the oaky tones, tequila makes it one of the versatile spirits that can be used to experiment with cocktails.

Celebrating its diverse flavours and versatility, Tequila Day is celebrated globally every year on the 24th of July. If you are a fan of tequila, don’t just limit yourself to the shots on a typical Friday night. This International Tequila Day, try these specially curated tequila cocktail recipes shared by mixologists across India, and have an unforgettable time.

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Salty Dog By Razwan, Beverage Head All In Hospitality, The Dimsum Room

Ingredients:

• 50 ml tequila
• 45 ml grapefruit juice
• 15 ml yuzu juice
• 10 ml grapefruit syrup
• 1/4 bar spoon matcha

Method:

1. First, add grapefruit juice, yuzu, and grapefruit syrup to the glass and stir dry. 
2. Second, shake the gin with the matcha in a shaker. 
3. Add the ice to the glass, and layer the matcha gin strained on top. 
4. Lastly, add the black ink on top and let your guests stir to get the drink its black.

Togarashi By Sameer Uttamsingh, Donami Founder, Spokesperson, Hospitality Visionary & Mixologist

Ingredients:

• 60 ml tequila
• 15 ml togarashi syrup
• 10 ml fresh lime juice
• Soda water, to top up

Method:

1. Add tequila, togarashi syrup, and lime juice to a shaker filled with ice.
2. Shake well and strain into a highball glass over fresh ice.
3. Top up with chilled soda water and give it a gentle stir to combine.
4. Transfer to a highball glass with a smoked togarashi salt rim.
5. Garnish with a dehydrated lime wheel and serve.

Forbidden Fruit By Razwan, Beverage Head All In Hospitality, HyLo

Ingredients:

• 45 ml tequila
• 20 ml port wine
• 40 ml tropical fruit juice (blend of mango, pineapple & passionfruit)
• 10 ml fresh lime juice
• 10 ml agave syrup

Method:

1. Add tropical fruit juice, lime juice, and agave syrup to a shaker and stir well.
2. Then add tequila and port wine with ice and shake vigorously.
3. Double strain into a chilled rock glass over a large ice cube.
4. Garnish with dehydrated lime wheel and edible flower, and serve with a big ice cube.

Picante By Hrutik Katte At Dublin, Bartender, ITC Grand Central

Ingredients:

• 60 ml tequila (preferably reposado)
• 25 ml fresh lime juice
• 15 ml agave syrup (or simple syrup)
• 2-3 slices of fresh red chilli (adjust to taste)
• A few coriander (cilantro) leaves
• Ice cubes

Method:

1. Muddle chilli and coriander in a shaker.
2. Add tequila, lime juice, agave syrup, and ice.
3. Shake hard for 10–15 seconds.
4. Double strain into a rocks glass over ice.
5. Garnish with a chilli slice or coriander sprig.