Tequila Blanco
Unaged tequila with pure agave flavors. Clean, bright, and perfect for cocktails where you want the agave character to shine through.
40%
ABV
64
Cal/oz
18
Cocktails
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Flavor Profile
History & Origins
Tequila has been produced in Mexico since the 16th century. Blanco became popular in cocktails during the mid-20th century tequila boom.
How It's Made
100% blue agave is harvested, cooked, fermented, and double-distilled. Blanco is bottled immediately without aging.
Pro Tips
- •Look for '100% de Agave' on the label
- •Highland tequilas are fruitier, lowland are earthier
- •Chill before serving neat or in cocktails
- •Pairs beautifully with citrus and salt
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Cocktails with Tequila Blanco
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Adios Motherf***er (AMF)
A neon cousin of the Long Island—vodka, gin, rum, tequila, and blue curaçao with citrus and lemon‑lime soda.
Blue Margarita
A vibrant margarita riff—blanco tequila, blue curaçao, and fresh lime served tart with an optional salted rim.
Cantarito
A Jalisco roadside classic—blanco tequila with lime, orange, grapefruit and a splash of grapefruit soda over ice.
Cointreau Mexican Mule
A citrusy tequila buck—blanco tequila and Cointreau with fresh lime, topped with spicy ginger beer.
Freddie Fuddpucker
Tequila Wallbanger—blanco tequila, orange juice, and a Galliano float over ice.
Frozen Margarita
The blender classic—tequila, triple sec, and lime blended with ice; salt rim optional.
Juan Collins
Tequila Collins—blanco tequila, lemon, and sugar lengthened with soda over ice.
Long Beach Iced Tea
A cranberry‑tinted LIIT—vodka, gin, rum, tequila, triple sec, lemon and cranberry over ice.
Margarita
Tequila, lime and orange liqueur in flawless harmony—Mexico's most famous cocktail and a symbol of celebration.
Medicina Latina
A mezcal Penicillin—mezcal with lime, honey‑ginger syrup, and a tequila float.
Pineapple Tommy's
A tropical Tommy’s riff—blanco tequila with fresh pineapple and lime, lightly sweetened with agave for sunny, fruit‑forward balance.
Spicy Margarita
A modern classic that elevates the beloved Margarita with a piquant kick, perfectly balancing the tartness of lime, the sweetness of orange liqueur, and the fiery warmth of fresh jalapeño.
Spicy Mexican Mule
A vibrant riff on the Moscow Mule that brilliantly marries the fiery kick of chili heat with the earthy notes of tequila and the sharp, sweet spice of ginger beer.
Spicy Tommy's
The Tommy's Margarita with a kick—blanco tequila, fresh lime, agave nectar, and muddled jalapeño for clean heat.
Tequila Bay Breeze
A refreshing highball cocktail that embodies casual elegance with tequila, cranberry juice, and pineapple juice. A spirited variation of the classic vodka-based Bay Breeze, offering a more complex and earthy flavor profile.
Tequila Soda
A paragon of minimalist cocktail construction, offering a clean, crisp, and unadulterated expression of tequila. This simple yet profound combination of tequila, soda water, and fresh lime stands at the confluence of the global tequila boom and the health-conscious drinking movement.
Tequila Sunrise
Blanco tequila with fresh orange juice and a grenadine sink for the iconic sunrise gradient—simple, bright, and refreshing.
Vampiro
A uniquely Mexican cocktail that offers a captivating blend of savory, sweet, tart, and spicy flavors, setting it apart from its more famous cousin, the Bloody Mary.