# Tequila & mezcal cocktails

> Tequila and mezcal drinks, from the Margarita and the Paloma to the smoky Naked and Famous.

7 cocktails, most popular first (by page views of each recipe on the IBA site). Each links to its full recipe with measures, method and garnish.

## Cocktails

1. [Margarita](https://jigger-5rd.pages.dev/cocktails/margarita/index.md): Contemporary Classics. Tequila, triple sec and lime juice. Shaken, about 20.3% ABV.
2. [Paloma](https://jigger-5rd.pages.dev/cocktails/paloma/index.md): New Era Drinks. Tequila, lime juice, salt and pink grapefruit soda. Built, about 11.3% ABV.
3. [Tequila Sunrise](https://jigger-5rd.pages.dev/cocktails/tequila-sunrise/index.md): Contemporary Classics. Tequila, orange juice and grenadine. Built, about 10.5% ABV.
4. [Tommy’s Margarita](https://jigger-5rd.pages.dev/cocktails/tommys-margarita/index.md): New Era Drinks. Tequila, lime juice and agave syrup. Shaken, about 13.4% ABV.
5. [Naked and Famous](https://jigger-5rd.pages.dev/cocktails/naked-and-famous/index.md): New Era Drinks. Mezcal, Yellow Chartreuse, Aperol and lime juice. Shaken, about 15.3% ABV.
6. [Illegal](https://jigger-5rd.pages.dev/cocktails/illegal/index.md): New Era Drinks. Mezcal, overproof rum, falernum, maraschino liqueur, lime juice and simple syrup. Shaken, about 15.4% ABV.
7. [Grand Margarita](https://jigger-5rd.pages.dev/cocktails/grand-margarita/index.md): New Era Drinks. Tequila, Grand Marnier and lime juice. Shaken, about 20.7% ABV.

## By main spirit

- [Gin](https://jigger-5rd.pages.dev/gin-cocktails/index.md): 25 cocktails
- [Vodka](https://jigger-5rd.pages.dev/vodka-cocktails/index.md): 13 cocktails
- [Rum](https://jigger-5rd.pages.dev/rum-cocktails/index.md): 18 cocktails
- [Whiskey](https://jigger-5rd.pages.dev/whiskey-cocktails/index.md): 13 cocktails
- [Brandy](https://jigger-5rd.pages.dev/brandy-cocktails/index.md): 11 cocktails
- Tequila & mezcal (this page): 7 cocktails
- [Cachaça](https://jigger-5rd.pages.dev/cachaca-cocktails/index.md): 2 cocktails
- [Wine & bubbles](https://jigger-5rd.pages.dev/wine-cocktails/index.md): 7 cocktails
- [Liqueur & amaro](https://jigger-5rd.pages.dev/liqueur-cocktails/index.md): 6 cocktails

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