We get it — National Tequila Day is on a Thursday this year, and for those of you who don't recognize Thirsty Thursday, that's a bit of a bummer. That's why we collected mouthwatering food and drink recipes featuring this fabulous spirit, so you can get your tequila on even if you have an early morning tomorrow. Either way, paired with a pinch of salt, these recipes are celebration perfection.
What to Eat
1. Tequila Lime Flank Steak Fajita Salad
This is one of those salads that's so good it doesn't really count as a salad. But, that's a technicality. It's still delicious and that steak is marinated in tequila. You're welcome.
Get the recipe from How Sweet Eats.
2. Tequila Battered Onion Rings
Don't underestimate these harmless looking rings; the batter boasts half a cup of tequila.
Get the recipe from Life as a Strawberry.
3. Tequila Chicken Quesadillas
Tequila, orange juice, and mango make these seriously summer worthy quesadillas unlike any you've tried before. You'll never go back to microwaving torillas and American cheese after this.
Get the recipe from Real Food By Dad.
4. Tequila Lime Chicken Sandwiches
Tequila-marinated chicken, guacamole, bacon, melted cheese, and chipotle mayo topped with a cheesy jalapeno. The ingredients really do say it all.
Get the recipe from Host the Toast.
Just when we thought guac couldn't get any better. You might want to need to make a double batch.
Get the recipe from Tammilee Tips.
6. Tropical Tequila Sunrise Popsicles
Even if you spend your weeks in a cube farm, summer's pretty great when you have these sunny treats to come home to.
Get the recipe from Real Food By Dad.
Not quite up for that marg at the end of a long work day? Try the same great tastes—agave, tequila, lime—in a zesty cookie.
Get the recipe from Today's Nest.
8. Salted Watermelon, Tequila, and Basil Granita
Here's to summer in a bowl! Clink your spoons instead of glasses and dig into one seriously mature frozen dessert.
Get the recipe from Pink Patisserie.
What to Drink
1. Cilantro Jalapeno Margarita
See ya, cloying syrupy margaritas. Welcome to a new world of enjoying your tequila instead of shooting it.
Get the recipe from Today's Nest.
2. Cherry Valance
Image Courtesy of Hornitos
- 1 1/2 parts Hornitos® Black Barrel®
- 1/2 part Applejack
- 1/2 part fresh lemon juice
- 1/3 part pomegranate syrup
- Egg white
Preparation: Combine all ingredients into a mixing glass, add ice and shake extremely vigorously until egg whites are mixed well. Serve in a coupe glass.
3. Pineapple Serrano Margarita
Image Courtesy of Herradura
- 2 ounces Herradura Silver
- 3 cubic inches of pineapple diced
- 3/4 ounce lime juice
- 1/2 ounce simple syrup
- 3 slices of Serrano chili with seeds
Preparation: Crush pineapple and chili slices in the base of a shaker with a muddler. Add cubed ice and remaining ingredients; shake hard and strain over ice in an old fashioned glass. Garnish with a chili and a star Anise pod.
4. Honey Ginger Sauza-Rita
Image Courtesy of Sauza
- 1 part Sauza® Blue Silver 100% Agave Tequila
- 1 part lemonade
- 1 part ginger beer
- 1 part water
- 1/2 teaspoon honey
- Lemon slices
Preparation: Combine lemonade, ginger beer, tequila, water, lemon slices and ½ teaspoon of honey in a glass filled with ice. Stir well to combine.
5. La Bamba
Image Courtesy of Hornitos
- 2 parts Hornitos® Black Barrel®
- 1/2 part lime juice
- 1/2 part agave
- 1/2 part Chile liqueur (or dash of hot sauce)
- Ginger beer
Preparation: Combine all ingredients into a mixing glass (except ginger beer), add ice, and shake vigorously. Pour over ice and top with ginger beer. Serve in a coupe glass.
6. Easy Tiger
Image Courtesy of Herradura
- 1 1/3 ounces Herradura Blanco
- 2 slices of ginger
- 2 teaspoons agave syrup
- Squeezed fresh lime juice
- Ginger Ale
Preparation: In a shaker, crush the ginger and blend in the agave syrup. Add ice and remaining ingredients. Shake and strain into the co*cktail glass and cap off with ginger ale.
7. Spicy Sauza-Rita
Image Courtesy of Sauza
- 1 part Sauza® Blue Silver 100% Agave Tequila
- 2 parts beer
- 1 part frozen limeade concentrate
- 1 part water
- A dash of hot sauce
- Sugar (for garnish)
- Salt (for garnish)
- Red pepper (for garnish)
- Chili pepper (for garnish)
Preparation: In a glass, combine all ingredients. Chill and serve in glasses rimmed with sugar, salt and red pepper. Garnish with a chili. Enjoy!
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