tequila
In Search of the Ultimate Margarita
We asked 15 of America's best bartenders to submit their finest recipe for the Margarita—then blind-tasted them all to find the best of the best.
- story: Robert Simonson
- photo: Lizzie Munro
El Taco Rojo
Jennifer Le Nechet mimics the sensory experience of eating a taco with this grilled corn-infused cocktail.
Palo Negro
A balanced, unexpected combination of palo cortado sherry, black strap rum, reposado tequila and Grand Marnier from Ivy Mix.
A Forgotten Tequila Classic Returns
This blend of tequila, Curaçao and dry vermouth—and Trader Vic’s 1970s tropical spin on it—is having a moment.
- story: Kara Newman
- photo: Daniel Krieger
Welcome to Mezcalifornia
The growers and distillers determined to make great mezcal—in California.
- story: Bryce T. Bauer
- photos: Craig Reynolds
A Behind-the-Scenes Look at the Current Agave Crisis
The tequila industry is booming, but agave’s fluctuating prices make for an unstable business for those who farm it.
- story: Alec Jacobson
- photos: Alec Jacobson
The Best Tequilas for Sipping Under $50
A crash course in affordable tequila for sipping, and the five bottles under $50 that topped our recent blind tasting.
- story: Punch Staff
- photo: Lizzie Munro
Mastering the Margarita with Bobby Heugel
In "Masters of X," we spotlight bartenders chasing perfection in one drink. Here, Bobby Heugel takes on the Margarita.
- story: Lizzie Munro
- photos: Kirsten Gilliam
Big Spender
Dale DeGroff's tequila-based Big Spender appropriately calls for an extravagant rosé Champagne topper.
Tequila Grapefruit Mule
Aaron Polsky's fresh take on the mule utilizes tequila, Aperol and grapefruit bitters to give the drink an extra citrusy bite.
