Tequila cocktails are the epitome of summer.
We have three of some of the best ones in NYC right now, courtesy of Beverage Director Nikki McCutcheon.
Check them out below!

Sins, Not Tragedies
by Silver Lining – NYC
Ingredients
- 2 oz. Volcan Blanco Tequila
- 1 oz. Red Bell Pepper Juice
- .5 oz. Lime
- .5 oz. Habanero Ginger Syrup
Preparation
- Add all ingredients to a tin with ice and shake, strain into a bi-color salted rocks glass with fresh ice.
- Garnish with a lime wheel.
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Preparation
- Add all ingredients (except soda) to a tin with ice and shake.
- Strain into a rocks glass with fresh ice.
- Garnish with a mint sprig.
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Some Like It Hot
by Magic Hour Rooftop Bar & Lounge – NYC
Ingredients
- 1.5 oz. Maestro Dobel Silver
- 1 oz. TAO Sour Mix*
- 1.5 oz. Mango Chili Mix**
Preparation
- Add all ingredients to tin, shake with ice, strain over fresh ice into rocks glass.
- Garnish with chili threads.
TAO Sour Mix*
Ingredients
- 11 Q Lime Juice
- 4 kg Boiron Kalamansi Lime Purée
- 1 Gallon Agave Nectar
Preparation
- Add 11 Q Lime Juice, 4 kg Boiron Kalamansi Lime Purée, 1 Gallon Agave Nectar.
Mango Chili Mix**
Ingredients
- 6 Q Water
- 12 kg Boriron Mango Purée
- ¼ C Cayenne Powder
- ½ C Coriander Powder
Preparation
- Add 6 Q Water, 12 kg Boriron Mango Purée, ¼ C Cayenne Powder, ½ C Coriander Powder.
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Source: Mixology News