tequila

The Tequila Market Is Doing Just Fine

A new report on declining tequila exports suggests the agave spirits craze might be waning. We beg to differ.

Mexico's Tequila Exports to the US Were Down in 2023

Those numbers tell a more complicated story than you might think

The 25 Best New Spirits of 2023

Our favorite new drinks of the year from around the globe

Tequila Sommelier David Ortiz Shares His Top 8 Mezcals

You can’t go wrong with these bottles, expertly chosen by the beverage director of Rocco’s Tacos and Tequila Bar

This Midnight-Black Margarita Is a Halloween Party Hero

The secret is a simple syrup featuring a unique ingredient

Matthew McConaughey Just Debuted a Tequila Literally Called Pants

There's a reason the actor named his new tequila Pantalones

The Best Tequilas of 2023

In an oversaturated marketplace, these agave expressions truly stand out

Texas-Based Socorro Pairs Tequila With Philanthropy

For every case sold, the fledgling spirits brand donates clean water to orphanages, nursing homes and communities in Mexico

The 10 Best Luxury Tequilas for Sipping

And also, what exactly is a luxury tequila?

Should You Use Cointreau or Triple Sec for the Perfect Margarita?

There’s one obvious answer according to our panel of drinks experts

Four Modern Riffs on the Tequila Sunrise

Bartenders share their unique recipes for the beloved cocktail, with substitutions like blue curaçao, pineapple juice and tamarind syrup

The Hottest Thing in Whiskey? Canned Jack and Coke.

According to new financial results, the canned cocktail was the most successful launch in Brown-Forman's U.S. history

The 10 Best High-Proof Tequilas

How a higher ABV can concentrate and enhance flavor, either for sipping or cocktails

The Clase Azul Tasting Room Is a Candy Store for Tequila Lovers

Inside the very first Clase Azul restaurant and boutique

17 Celebrity Tequilas, Ranked From Best to Worst

From Michael Jordan to Kendell Jenner, we spotlight the best (and not-so-great) celeb agave bottles

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The Hottest Thing in Whiskey? Canned Jack and Coke.

According to new financial results, the canned cocktail was the most successful launch in Brown-Forman's U.S. history

The 10 Best High-Proof Tequilas

How a higher ABV can concentrate and enhance flavor, either for sipping or cocktails

The Clase Azul Tasting Room Is a Candy Store for Tequila Lovers

Inside the very first Clase Azul restaurant and boutique

17 Celebrity Tequilas, Ranked From Best to Worst

From Michael Jordan to Kendell Jenner, we spotlight the best (and not-so-great) celeb agave bottles

6 Strong and Stirred Tequila Cocktails to Make at Home

Branch out from your standard Margarita — and skip all the shaking

Interest in Agave Spirits Is Growing Outside of Mexico

US and international distillers now offer tequila-like spirits

The 5 Main Styles of Tequila (And How to Drink Them)

The finer details behind your blancos, reposados and añejos

The 10 Most Interesting New Tequilas

Forget Cristalinos and embrace some real agave innovation

Mezcal Mal Bien Is the Antidote to Every Cringey Celebrity Spirits Brand

Founders Ben Scott and Anthony Silas want to highlight the work of mezcaleros

What Should I Mix With Tequila?

The best mixers for those who love agave spirits, as recommended by our favorite drinks pros

The Best Tequila and Mezcal Bars in the United States

Hundreds of rare spirits await, from coast to coast and everywhere in-between

5 Modern Takes on the Paloma From Pro Bartenders

You need to try these thirst-quenching highballs at home

The 5 Best Certified Organic Tequilas

Why it's a good thing — and why the best ones may not say it on the bottle

The 10 Best Cheap Tequilas You Should Try

Some excellent blancos, reposados and even an añejo for $30 or less

What’s the Difference Between Tequila and Mezcal?

It’s a great deal more than just “smokiness”

If You Love Whiskey, Try These 9 Añejo and Extra Añejo Tequilas

Whether you prefer whiskey cocktails or sipping neat, these tequilas are worthy replacements