Holy frijoles! July 24th is National Tequila Day! And that means as much tequila drinking as you can cram into 24 hours. So, since margaritas get old some time around 4PM, we’ve compiled recipes from our two favorite Tequila makers, Don Julio and Patrón, for 16 of the tastiest tequila cocktails (other than margaritas), to help give your Friday a dose of much-needed variety.

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Holy frijoles it’s Cinco de F’ing Mayo! And that means as much tequila drinking as you can cram into 24 hours. So, since margaritas get old some time around 4PM, we’ve compiled recipes from our two favorite Tequila makers, Don Julio and Patrón, for 16 of the tastiest tequila cocktails (other than margaritas), to help give your May 5th a dose of much-needed variety. (more…)

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We’ve all been there…sworn off drinking tequila ever again after a hard night out and a few too many peer-pressure-induced shots of Cuervo Gold. But the truth is, it’s not tequila’s fault. It’s Jose’s.

For years Cuervo has been literally shoving Gold Mixto down our throats and calling it tequila. A true tequila is made from 100% agave and often aged. A gold mixto tequila is usually made with less than 50% agave, blended with sugar water, non-aged and colored with caramel. It is the mixto that will make your throat squelch and mouth water with only a wiff.

Today there are a more than a handful of 100% agave tequilas on the market that aim to remove the stigma that has followed tequila around like an annoying little step-brother. Brands like Patron, Casa Noble and Don Julio (yes, Cuervo does too) offer incredibly smooth and flavorful Blanco, Anejo and Reposado- 100% agave tequilas.

Whether you sip it, shoot it, or mix it… it’s time to give tequila another chance. Here are 8 cool ways you have most certainly never had tequila before. (Click on a drink above to see how it’s made)

Billionaire Margarita       Bloody Maria              Jalisco Express             Caipri-Julio

        DJ’s Delight         La Paloma Suprema     Top Shelf Long Island     Morning Breeze

We’ve all been there… sworn off drinking tequila ever again after a hard night out and a few too many peer-pressure-induced shots of Cuervo Gold. But the truth is, it’s not tequila’s fault. It’s Jose’s.

For years Cuervo has been literally shoving Gold Mixto down our throats and calling it tequila. A true tequila is made from 100% agave and often aged. A gold mixto tequila is usually made with less than 50% agave, blended with sugar water, non-aged and colored with caramel. It is the mixto that will make your throat squelch and mouth water with only a wiff.

Today there are a more than a handful of 100% agave tequilas on the market that aim to remove the stigma that has followed tequila around like an annoying little step-brother. Brands like Patron, Casa Noble and Don Julio (yes, Cuervo does too) offer incredibly smooth and flavorful Blanco, Anejo and Reposado- 100% agave tequilas.

Whether you sip it, shoot it, or mix it… it’s time to give tequila another chance. Here are 8 cool ways you have most certainly never had tequila before. (Click on a drink above to see how it’s made)