So many tequila drinks are tailor-made as summer fresheners—Margaritas, Tequila Sunrises, Palomas—that we tend to forsake agave-based spirits when the days get short. And that’s a shame. The burgeoning choices in aged tequila are such that our friends from south of the border can easily partner up in classic cocktails that traditionally call for other liquors. Añejo tequilas (aged a year or more) come with a backbone that stands up to a variety of weighty additives.
We test mixed some barroom mainstays using not only tequila but also mezcal, its smoky-tasting agave cousin, and found they are spirits for all seasons. Read on for the recipes!
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