Ranking The Best Mixers To Use With Tequila
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By SARAH VALLIE
14. Tomato Juice
While the tomato juice may initially feel like too much for the sweet, smooth tequila, using it to whip up a bloody Maria may change your mind.
A bloody Maria swaps the vodka for white tequila, and the touch of lime juice adds just the right amount of acid and citrus to cut through the heavy flavor of the tomato juice.
13. Dark Soda
Tequila can be mixed with dark sodas like Coca-Cola and Dr. Pepper, but they tend to mask the taste of the tequila, which can cause you to drink more than intended.
Per the CDC, blending the two can lead to higher blood pressure and an irregular heartbeat as many dark sodas have caffeine. Using diet soda can cause you to get drunk faster.
12. Ginger Beer
If you don’t mind a spicy ginger flavor, then ginger beer can make a great mixer for your tequila. Use it to craft cocktails like the Mexican Mule and El Diablo.
11. Soda Water
Soda water has added minerals to enhance the taste. Its carbonation adds a fizzy brightness that will accentuate your tequila without overwhelming it.
10. Cream
Cream and tequila pair well. Reposado tequila works best, as the cream brings out its sweet and vanilla notes, creating a mix that's like a boozy vanilla ice cream.
Add a little chocolate or caramel, and you've got yourself a sundae in a glass. The combo can also be used to make dessert cocktails like the leche Mexicana or Irish cactus.
