From spins on the classic Texas Ranch Water to delightful fruity margaritas.

And it’s about time!

Read on for our best tequila cocktail recipes that perfectly balance sweet, tart, spicy, and more.

Southern Living Hibiscus Margarita with Sumac Salt in a glass to serve with a lime wedge

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These frozen cocktails are refreshing on a hot day.

Don’t forget the chile-lime seasoning for the rim.

You switch out vodka for tequila instead, and we recommend adding a chile-lime rim.

Southern Living Paloma three drinks ready to serve

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Plus, they make afestive optionduring the holiday season.

This old-school cocktail calls for orange juice and grenadine for a sweet refresher.

Infuse tequila with in-season fruit two days ahead of time.

peach margaritas in margarita glasses with lime wheels and a seasoned rim

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Classic Margarita

No need for pre-made, sugar-laden mixes with this simple go-to margarita recipe.

(Homemade always tastes way better.)

It adds a sweet tartness, as well as turns it a party-ready color!

Southern Living Pineapple Ranch Water in glasses to serve, garnished with a pineapple wedge

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Less bitter than a traditional Negroni, you’ll want to enjoy it all year long.

The watermelon is going to make or break your margarita.

Spicy Ranch Water

Calling all spice lovers!

Bloody Maria

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Mint Margaritas

Fresh mint can easily upgrade any cocktail with just a little bit of muddling.

Those desiring a weaker sipper can add a splash more of seltzer as needed.

Garnish the rim with salt or granulated sugar as desired.

four glasses of texas margarita with orange halves and salt rim

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This makes a big batch for sharing.

Southern Living Cucumber Cooler in the glass to serve

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Texas Ranch Water

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Pomegranate Margaritas in clear margarita glasses

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Southern Living Tequila Sunrise two cocktails next to each other ready to serve

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Southern Living Strawberry Ranch Water in glasses to serve

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Classic Margarita

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Pomegranate ranch water in glass with lime garnish

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Southern Living Strawberry Margarita in glasses garnished with strawberries

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negroni

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Southern Living Watermelon Margaritas in two glasses ready to serve

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Southern Living Spicy Ranch Water in glasses to serve

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Mint Margaritas

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Long Island Iced Tea

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Southern Living Satsuma Paloma in glasses to serve garnished with satsuma slices

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Spicy Watermelon Refresher

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Southern Living Cranberry Margarita in glasses to serve

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Southern Living Lyric Victory Cocktail in a glass to serve

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Pink Cadillac Margaritas

Watermelon-Mint Margaritas

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