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This Fluffy Tequila Sour Was Made for L.A.

PUNCH

With its combination of tequila, lime, maraschino and egg white, it could be categorized as a Tequila Daisy or Margarita variation wherein maraschino takes the place of orange liqueur. But its addition of egg white takes the drink in a totally different textural direction. With the build set, Gomez turned to selecting the ingredients.

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Mixologists Share Predictions For Tequila Category

Cheers

The tequila craze may be cooling somewhat, but on-premise experts expect demand for the agave spirit to continue at bars and restaurants. The popular styles and brands of tequila may shift, as many predict a continued rise in mezcal and other related spirits. This lesser-known agave spirit is about to make mezcal look mainstream.

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10 Standout Blanco Tequilas to Try

Chilled Magazine

The tequila world is more complex than it seems. While we could get into the definition of each of these types of tequila, today is all about blanco. Blanco tequila (also known as plata or silver tequila) is a designation for tequila that was either completely unaged or lightly aged for only a few weeks or months.

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We Asked 12 Bartenders: What’s the Best New Tequila That’s Earned a Spot at Your Bar? (2025)

VinePair

We’re still in the midst of a tequila boom. And tequila is certainly a spirit that rewards the curious drinker. A big part of the category’s growth is arguably tied to the seemingly endless parade of new tequilas hitting back bars or retail shelves every month, and each bottle could potentially be a new favorite.

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Eight Amazing Ways to Pair Foods With Tequila Ocho

VinePair

Premium tequila makes for an amazing food-pairing partner with a wide variety of dishes, something that has long been known in Mexico, where fans sip premium tequila either neat, in cocktails, or enjoyed alongside anything from casual fare to fine dining. Each estate and each vintage (yes, Tequila Ocho has vintages just like wine!)

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1800 Tequila and Handshake Speakeasy Launch “Obsessed with Taste” Campaign

Chilled Magazine

1800® Tequila—the world’s most awarded tequila—is celebrating its uncompromising commitment to flavor with a new campaign, Obsessed with Taste. “Like 1800 Tequila, we are obsessed with craft and flavor, but the secret is to keep pushing and never settle.

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The 30 Best Tequilas for 2025

VinePair

Over almost 10 years of tasting and recommending tequilas at VinePair, weve watched the category grow and evolve, ultimately becoming one of the best-selling and most popular spirits in the U.S. And tequila , specifically, is facing something of a reckoning: Are there too many celebrity brands?

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