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The Best Tequila For Cocktails: Mix Up Your Next Drink With These Top Picks!

February 3, 2023 - Tips & Tidbits With: Tequila

margarita in a classic margarita glass Our experts have carefully selected the best Tequilas for mixing up delicious cocktails. Find out which ones you should reach for next time you’re ready to shake it up!

Table Of Contents
  1. Maestro Dobel Diamond
  2. Don Julio Blanco
  3. Herradura Reposado
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Maestro Dobel Diamond

Maestro Dobel Diamond is a top-shelf tequila made with 100% blue agave. The combination of unique and traditional distilling techniques results in an ultra-smooth flavor that packs a punch. It’s perfect for adding an extra layer of sophistication to your favorite cocktails, like Margaritas and Palomas.

The flavor profile is intense yet balanced, with hints of pepper, pear, and citrus on the nose followed by sweet agave notes on the palate. Maestro Dobel Diamond also offers a clean finish that lingers pleasantly after each sip – making it one of our absolute favorites for high-end cocktails!

Don Julio Blanco

Another top pick amongst our experts is Don Julio Blanco. This small batch tequila has been around since the 1940s and continues to be produced using only premium blue agave plants grown in Jalisco’s Los Altos region.

It has a distinctively crisp flavor profile that pairs perfectly with fresh fruit juices or herbs like mint or basil. If you’re looking for something light but packed full of aroma, Don Julio Blanco should definitely be at the top of your list next time you go shopping for cocktail ingredients!

Herradura Reposado

For those who prefer their drinks just a little bit sweeter, Herradura Reposado should do the trick beautifully! This tequila undergoes two months’ aging process in oak barrels which adds complexity to its flavor without taking away from its natural sweetness.

It goes down smooth even when served neat so you can enjoy all its subtle nuances fully before mixing it into your favorite concoction! Whether shaken up as part of classic margarita or stirred together with some freshly muddled fruits – Herradura Reposado will add depth and character unlike any other tequila available out there today!

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