The Best Tequila Drinks For Spring

We don’t blame you if you get bored of the same old drinks at every party. Beer? Check. Wine coolers? Check. Gin and tonic, whiskey sour? Check and check again. The seasons are changing; summer is on its way, and your next party, whether around a pool, a tailgate, a beach at the lake, or just a small gathering at home, deserves something bright, fresh, and different. 

That’s why we love these tequila drinks. They’re zesty, pack a punch, and nobody could call them boring. Check out our best tequila drinks for spring. 

Top Four Tequila Cocktails

These recipes will appeal to all tequila drinkers, from partygoers looking for a wild time to those relaxing on their porch on a summer night. 

Spicy Margarita

Okay, we know that a Margarita is a classic, and while we wouldn’t call it boring, spicing up the original recipe a little wouldn’t hurt. 

Ingredients:

• 1 ½ oz. Tail of the Dragon Tequila
• 1 oz. Cointreau
• ¾ oz lime juice (freshly squeezed)
• Two drops of hot sauce
• Two slices of a jalapeno

Rim the edge of your glass using a lime wedge and add salt. Combine all the tequila, Cointreau, lime juice, and hot sauce in a shaker along with ice and shake well. Pour into your glass and add the jalapeno slices as garnish. 

Tequila Iced Tea

This refreshing combination is a twist on the classic summer iced tea enjoyed on a summer’s afternoon. Play around with your favorite teas for different flavors. 

Ingredients:

• 2 oz. Tail of the Dragon Tequila
• 1 oz. lemon juice
• 1 oz. simple syrup
• 1 ½ oz of cold brewed tea

Combine all the ingredients in a shaker and pour into a tall glass over ice. Garnish with a couple of lemon or orange slices. 

Old Tennessee Peach Paloma

The classic Paloma is a simple drink bursting with fizz and flavor thanks to grapefruit, lime, and club soda. We pay homage to the original but add a bit of a Tennessee twist: Red Haven Peach moonshine. 

Ingredients:

• 3 oz. fresh grapefruit juice
• 1 oz. Red Haven Peach Moonshine
• 2 oz. Tail of the Dragon Tequila
• ½ oz. fresh lime juice 
• 2 oz. club soda

Fill a shaker with ice and add grapefruit, moonshine, tequila, and lime juice. Shake well to combine and strain into a chilled ice-filled glass. Top up with the club soda and garnish with a couple of slices of lime. 

Watermelon Moonshine and Tequila Surprise

Lean into the summer vibes with this adventurous drink. 

Ingredients: 

• 2 oz. Tail of the Dragon Tequila
• 1 oz. Watermelon Falls Moonshine
• 4 oz. pureed and strained fresh watermelon
• ½ oz freshly squeezed lime
• A pinch of sea salt
• Soda water to finish

Combine the tequila, moonshine, watermelon, lime juice, and salt in a chilled cocktail shaker. Pour into an ice-filled glass and top with soda water. Garnish with a few bruised mint leaves. 

Find Your Spirits for the Best Tequila Drinks at Old Tennessee

If you need to update your bar, Old Tennessee Distilling Company in Kodak, TN, stocks all the award-winning spirits you’ll need. We’re a one-stop shop for traditionally distilled spirits, including Tennessee whiskey, rye, rum, vodka, moonshine, and gin. 

We’re open seven days a week, so stop by, enjoy complimentary tastings, learn about the rich history of Tennessee spirits, and leave stocked up for all your spring and summer parties.