While tequila is great when downed as a shot or sipped straight, you can add layers of flavor by pairing the spirit with ...

It had to keep the correct proportions (“equal parts juice, orange liqueur, and tequila”) and use the right alcohol (“Triple Sec and a reposado tequila made with 100 percent blue agave”).

Fill a cocktail shaker with ice and add tequila, lime juice and triple sec. Shake. Pour, with the ice, into a highball or footed glass. (Salt the rim first if you like.) Garnish with a wedge of ...

The IBA’s recipe calls for 15 mL each of vodka, tequila, white rum, gin, and Cointreau (orange-flavored triple sec), mixed with 25 mL of lemon juice, 30 mL of simple syrup, and a topping of cola ...