3 excellent TEQUILA drinks that aren't margaritas

[@AndersErickson]

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[@whiskeychicken]

Cantarito!

[@TreeCutterDoug]

The firing squad is a go-to for me... I make mine with a repasado mezcal, and the grenadine recipe you taught us. Served over crushed ice, it's rather tiki-esq!

[@4rounder312]

El Diablo - (2) tequilla (3/4) lime (1/2) creme de cassis (2-3) ginger beer. Sometimes you can dial back the ginger beer for a more liquor forard version. VTasty!!

[@Shortboard74]

"Debbie, Don't" from Sasha Petraske takes the crown for me. Amaro, tequila and maple syrup is a great combo.

[@keiththompson1265]

I surprised myself when I found out I really enjoyed a Paloma. Of course a Mexican mule is always a good choice when you're a ginger beer fan.

[@1Jetsurf]

More tequila and rum cocktails please!! Love the freshness and complexity they bring

[@The1DUIGuy]

Tequila and rum pair nicely. Mezcal and rum, too. Must be a latitudinal thang…

[@The1DUIGuy]

Tequila and rum pair nicely. Mezcal and rum, too. Must be a latitudinal thang…

[@ejcandrin]

I like pairing rum with more rum

[@1Jetsurf]

@@ejcandrin That is the way. Any cocktail with rum is always, 1 part Overproofed rum, 1 part "regular" rum.

[@Patronux]

Yes to this! More rum, Anders, please!

[@rickj6348]

I think that Anders needs to publish a drinks book!

[@carlp3214]

I'd buy it!

[@Coasterdude02149]

I agree!

[@eronackerman565]

I followed your Firing Squad build using a reposado mezcal and added a slice of jalapeño and a few grains of salt to the shaker, and it's really hitting the spot. This is my favorite kind of tequila drink: sweet, spicy, smoky, and tart.

[@GameOverRob]

Cheers. I made The Matador with a few tweaks (I had an open bottle of vermouth and wasn’t about to buy another bottle just for this): 25 ml Reposado Tequila (Altos) 25 ml dry Vermouth (Dolin) 25 ml Orange Curaçao (Giffard) 30 ml fresh pineapple juice 15 ml fresh lime juice 5 ml agave syrup 1 dash Angostura Bitters Loved it so much I made another one within fifteen minutes.

[@nichollebraspennickx943]

That just sounds DE-Vine!

[@David-mg8zu]

I love making the Matador with Chartreuse. Tequila and Green chartreuse is a match made in heaven. Happy weekend Anders.

[@AndersErickson]

Cheers David. Almost made it with Chartreuse before I saw how low my stash was getting. Great call

[@N1120A]

​@@AndersErickson not making enough to restock my man? Lol

[@danmcvicker3620]

Reaaally. I’ll have to try that! Same specs otherwise?

[@David-mg8zu]

@@danmcvicker3620 yeah, I use it in place of the curacao

[@TreeCutterDoug]

​@@N1120A The monks have decided to not increase production to meet demand, because making and selling booze is not their primary objective. Kind of a bummer, but it is what it is, and ya gotta respect their decision.

[@6plus6bar]

Woot! New Anders and Az. Much appreciated. I like 1 1/2 oz reposado shaken with 1/4 oz lime and 1/2 oz Grand Marnier, to be consumed in two drinks. Simple and effect.

[@HighTechCinnamon]

Your recipes are always a hit at my family gatherings! Have a great weekend!

[@LedaSBotelho]

I've been MIA for awhile but Anders... my mouth is salivating over here!!!

[@Nicky68Y]

BROTHER you are off the hook!!! In less than an hour almost 4,000 views!!?? Crazy and well deserved!!

[@davidb.brandon2552]

The Mexican Firing Squad as you make it is one of my favorite drinks. Got it added to the back of bar reference at my regular cocktail spot, I've ordered it so much.

[@h3l1x23]

I watched some of your older videos on lunch break at work today and knowing you upload every Friday I’ve been waiting all day for this video! Much love from Sweden :)

[@kofno]

Oooo... just made the Firing Squad. That was good. I think I'll have another...

[@DebbieAPierce-vp2ef]

Thanks I enjoyed your video and your recipes for myself and members of my family...especially the older girls. Again Thanks, Debbie Pierce🎉

[@pastiewhitelightning]

I'm really glad to see the Mexican Firing Squad get some love. It's in my top 5 drinks for warm weather and I much prefer it over a margarita.

[@TreeCutterDoug]

I'm right there with you sir! I make mine with a repasado mezcal and Anders' grenadine recipe he taught us. Served over crushed ice, it's rather tiki-esq!

[@pastiewhitelightning]

@@TreeCutterDoug I need to try it with Mezcal! I serve mine in Tiki mugs in the summer for this reason, it really hits Tiki for me. Crushed ice is killer here, keeps it incredibly cold.

[@SanTM]

These all look great. I'll try all 3 this week. If you've ever been to Rome there's an excellent bar called La Punta Expendio de Agave which has an insane amount of tequilas on their bar and walls. Definitely worth a late night visit if you're in the city in Trastevere

[@SanTM]

An update to my post, I made of these and they are all great. It shows how tequila can be a more than just a margarita spirit. I didn't have any sherry, but used sweet vermouth and Toreador turned out very nice anyway. I might turn down the agage down to maybe half though, but who knows as I used sweet vermouth........

[@robertomendiola1884]

Glad to see different type of Tequila cocktails! Thanks a lot for that. It would be interesting to have another video with Mezcal drinks! Geetings from Tijuana México and... Salud! (Cheers!)

[@MarianLaughlin-y7e]

Just made the Toreador. Excellent summer drink and Sherry adds depth and character.

[@inthebag84]

These all look great, and I have the ingredients for the first and last, so that's awesome, always love that! I was thinking, Anders... since I love going to your premade playlists to find something quick, it would be awesome if you had a playlist with all your drinks that use Sherry in them, since that doesn't have as long of a shelf life, so that it doesn't go bad for those of us that need some help on how to use it. Just a suggestion. Keep up with the awesome videos, as always!

[@AndersErickson]

Great suggestion! Cheers

[@nikolajlandrock2191]

If you are finding yourself in a situation where you don't know where to use your sherry - then try this. Ice cold, on the rocks. :D Sherry is so versatile. If you like the stuff Anders recommends then try diving into the different variations of sherry, it really is an incredible world.

[@nickpage2949]

Loved the quick fire video and especially the screen shot of the recipe. It saves pausing and advancing to write down the ingredients.

[@SoUncivilized414]

Might have to make that Matador; that thing looks delicious. Man, if you could introduce me to some more good stirred-down aged/dark rum drinks that would be amazing. I love a rum old-fashioned or negroni, but they are hard to come by.

[@cyruserickson9085]

Love tequila and so glad you featured it again!! Can’t wait to try.

[@bob___]

These look great. And, as for homemade grenadine, the recipe you featured on here is the one that works for me.

[@StateofKait]

Yessssss Mexican firing squad is my favorite cocktail!

[@laurencevanslyke]

Good timing, I just bought my first bottle of tequila last week and was searching through your video for cocktails to make that weren’t margaritas! Keep up the great content ❤

[@Adam684]

Love this, been looking for something with tequila and Vermouth! This needs more exploration!

[@frann.8879]

Beautiful drinks, I’m thirsty😁😁👌👌….love how you give substitutions for ingredients!👏👏

[@gabrielafrancois7175]

Nice! I will definitely be trying the matador tonight. Having a ladies night and I'm the neighborhood bartender! Thanks Anders! Cheers!

[@TreeCutterDoug]

SO STOKED you shared the Mexican Firing Squad... One of my absolute favorites, and your recipe for grenadine REALLY sets it off!

[@fretless05]

Question: what's the difference between an old fashioned glass and a low-ball? My favorite tequila drinks are 1) my take on the black Russian replacing the vodka with tequila; 2) my take on the Negroni substituting tequila for the gin, and 3) straight up in a glass... blanco, repo, anejo, extra anejo, I love them all. I love a good margerita, as well, but stick close to the classic there, tequila, lime juice, orange liquor.

[@chrishyde7798]

Great video, as per norm. Thank you for your awesome creative content! Also, I bought your hat a few weeks ago and I totally love it! The hat is distinctive and subtle at the same time. Cheers!

[@styleI]

Glad you guys are home 🏡

[@AlekSearcy]

Have you played with acid adjusting things like pineapple juice? I’d love to see some videos showing off that technique if so!

[@chrisismail]

You always seem to make videos just in the right time for what I feel like.

[@alextrevino3284]

Thanks Anders. Loved the video, straight to the point. I will try one tonight, cheers!

[@gokudbz7842]

Quick and simple showcase of your cocktails instantly subscribed

[@JakePower-l6k]

I just went on to your channel to find a cocktail with pineapple in it. Perfect timing. I just made The Matador. Very Good!

[@grahamhoffman5818]

Very excited to try your matador recipe, looks amazing!!

[@MrMoney331]

You could call your Matador (squared) or something since you are combining two of them together 😁

[@drm-s5y]

Just recently found your channel and I’m loving it! Super excited to try out some of your amazing recipes. I’ve watched all of your bar stocking/equipment videos and was hoping you might make an ultimate (“money is not an issue”) bar buildout video. Not that I could afford it, but it would be interesting and something to aspire towards over the years.

[@jesscarpenter2426]

Anders, your cocktails are consistently complex and delicious. I love your stories and explanations for variance. You're really upping game; my friends and hubby thank you sir!

[@freddobbs2011]

Great video. But you're missing my favorite tequila cocktail--the Dead Man's Handle. It introduces another great combination: Tequla and Orgeat. The Dead Man's Handle is on my short list of favorite cocktails.

[@poforeman]

Very excited to try these - especially the Matador. Our two tequila faves after margaritas are El Diablo and Paloma (and we do several variations of this).

[@jameshageman6244]

Love the Matador! Thanks for the recipe.

[@nicholasgraves3149]

I always add some agave nectar to basically any tequila drink. My margarita spec is somewhere in between the trad and the Tommy's. Gonna have to try your Toreador!

[@Reload7x1]

THE MATADOR looks delicious, definitely trying that one. You know Anders ive never tried sherry before. I think it’s time. What is your most favorite sherry cocktail?

[@AndersErickson]

A sherry cobbler's always good, fog cutter if you want tiki, and the Adonis or bamboo for more of a sipping cocktail. So many good ones

[@KOdestruction]

Great video Anders, definitely trying these. Could you please make a video on Morir Soñando?

[@ReadySetElement]

Anders thank you for always inspiring me with new drink recipes. I have improved my home bar skills and when i have people over they enjoy the drinks. I always let them know i got them from you 💯

[@dustums]

Oooo, these look tasty. And another use for my apricot liqueur outside of The Lucky Stone (though I do make a lot of those, so bottle is low).

[@hietanbs]

Lol at the shell game in middle of video 🐢😂

[@geriannericson]

Love the Firing Squad! Puts the margarita to shame! One of the best drinks I've ever had - using your Grenadine recipe!

[@octo_contra]

apricot has been showing up a lot for me lately, I've been falling in love with the Charlie Chaplin, and actually have been using 1 part regular brandy and 1 part apricot liqueur to substitute for apricot brandy (kind of hate the apricot-flavored grape brandy and can't find a decent one from apricots locally). Plays nicely with both lemon and lime, although the Chaplin calls for lime. Try it out Anders, I bet you'll like it enough to do a video!

[@Josh_Stringer]

With summer coming up, could you do a frozen drink episode or series? Looking for new ideas!

[@jgutierrez8024]

As always Anders killing it, Gracias

[@Uptown_Pulls]

Love it, I've been all about tequila cocktails recently! The Saladito and Dream Catcher have become a couple of my go-tos! Excited to try these three

[@AndersErickson]

Hope you enjoy these recipes - Cheers!

[@klenk1am]

The last few of your vids I watched had sherry. Time I made a shopping list!

[@mjudec]

The matador looks magnificent. I'm definitely trying that

[@chrisoverpeck]

Great video! I'd love to see a video about sherries; they're kind of a mystery to me (what's types are there?! what's the difference?! what about shelf life?!) and I'm too lazy to Google it.

[@joshuaconely]

Anders, just wanted to let you know, had a party Saturday with the UFC fights, and I made these with friends (about 5 of them) had little 'tasting' party... everyone loved them, but 1 and 3 were the favorites

[@pumpkin_soup3710]

I’d love to have a book at 2:31 , does anyone know what’s the name of the book? Thanks a lot

[@bradsimpson8724]

Your timing is impeccable. I'm just gearing up for my yearly Cinco de Mayo/Star Wars event, and although nobody ever argues with a margarita bar, it'd be nice to offer something different for those few wanting a change of pace. I would give quite a bit for something I can tenuously tie back to Star Wars, though. Any ideas?

[@MattDelDC]

It’s become impossible for me to start my weekend without watching Anders first

[@bryanbecker3763]

Awesome! I just bought a few bottles of tequila and this is exactly what I need!

[@spookyropes6245]

I just got 4 tequilas this week so this came just in time! Thanks Anders!

[@AndersErickson]

Well played

[@samatkinson2146]

Anders, just recently discovered/subscribed to your channel, and I am very impressed! There are so many that I want to try. But, I was wondering if you can point me to any of your videos that focus on non-sweet cocktails. Sweet is so prevalent in mixed drinks, but I am really on the hunt for non-sweet cocktails. Of course I love the martini, and the family of Rickeys (e.g. Gin Rickey, especially if you scale back on citrus juice and eliminate any syrups), but I don't know about much else. If you have not already made a video on non-sweet cocktails, would you????

[@shayedkin5027]

What brand of grenadine do you recommend? Thanks for the ideas ❤️

[@bklynhelen3865]

Your Mexican Firing Squad was a big hit (no pun intended)! I made 5 of them tonight for TGIF pizza night. Everyone loved them. Perfect balance of sweet & tart.

[@danieljosenaval]

If you use a Triple Sec instead of a Curacao, for example, how much simple syrup or agave nectar would you use to balance the flavor?

[@trmcmann82]

I love the Mexican Firing Squad but completely agree- quality grenadine is a must. Cheap grenadine can leave it tasting kinda like... cough syrup, I suppose.

[@davechristian1525]

Saving this. I had given up on tequila. (Even margaritas I find that mixing tequila and rum makes a drink I prefer to a normal margarita.) But these look delicious.

[@averygoodwitch9371]

I have prickly pear balsamic vinegar; I have been wanting to try making a margarita with. Any thoughts ? Would a prickly pear syrup or jam be better ? My favorite tequila drink is a paloma

[@davidbondy6599]

Thanks for the great tequila-based recipes! On a different note, would you consider doing a video on shrubs? They're something I've never tried making but am very curious about.

[@phillyfilly]

Love this and your videos! I'm wondering with the Toreador if it could be creatively adjusted with other fruit liqueurs? And the Matador sounds amazing...will try!

[@jcoleman924]

I have a WILD tequila (mezcal) drink my wife and I messed with. It's insane but great! - 2oz Vida Mezcal (smoky) - 1oz Creme di violette - 3/4 oz Luxardo Maraschino Liquor - .5 oz fresh lemon juice A twist on an aviation with a LOT more depth/dense. It is delicious. But i'll be trying yours!

[@matthewlockhart6243]

I used to watch 4 different cocktail channels but if I had to pick just one to watch all the time it’s yours. Imo

[@slothrob]

I was given a nice Viski mixing glass that came with a strainer. The strainer was too small for the glass, slipped inside the glass, got stuck, and broke the glass.

[@williamleahy4078]

A couple of years ago you did a store bought Grenadine test. Could give the treatment to Orgeat?

[@annebelin182]

Oh Anders…yum but really THE GLASSES (from Viski)!! Thought I told you I haven’t got room for any more 😂but more I shall be buying.

[@michaelpainchaud15]

I added a couple dashes of Scrappy’s Fire Water bitters to the Mexican Firing Squad. Mmm, perfection!!!

[@Runge_was_here]

Fond of the Matador and Mexican firing squad but didn't know of the Toreador. Will have to try that. Thnx my dude. Cheers 🍻

[@aginsfbayarea7350]

Anders, many Mexican Firing Squad recipes (including the one I've been using) go with 2oz of Tequila. You go with 1.5. I'm curious; did you try it both ways and then decided you preferred to use less? What differences did you see?

[@tduncan146]

Happy to see a previous request of mine come to fruition. Cheers, Anders!

[@AndersErickson]

Cheers!

[@AdamBittner]

These all look awesome; I look forward to making them!

[@marna_li]

"The Mexican Firing Squad" is a wonderful cocktail to sip on - the grenadine really works with tequila The Angostura's brings some balance. Got some real grenadine sent to me today so had to try it.

[@matthewknicely9311]

Absolutely loved the tag doesn’t take like Poo I died laughing like a 5 year old 😂🎉

[@imrahil_327]

Love the Mexican Firing Squad!

[@joewhite4564]

You keep bringing in cocktails with sherry (which is great!), but being from the US, I have only vaguest understanding of the stuff. If you ever decide to do a sherry vid, that would be amazing.

[@utsteinproductions]

Liber and Co is where I get my grenadine and orgeat. Awesome stuff!

[@GeeWhizbang]

With May 16th almost upon us, can we (finally) get that long-awaited Chartreuse eps we've all been jonesing for?!?! Yes yes I know the elixir is rare, precious cargo these days but the universe deserves an Anders All Chartreuse eps!

[@KennethGacek]

Anders please try this cocktail I just created it but doesn’t have a name . 1oz Teremana reposedo tequila 1oz of st germain,3/4 oz of hibiscus s/s,4 dashes of angostura orange bitters, and 4 oz ruby red grapefruit juice .tastes great I hope you try it ,if it’s not already out there you can name it .thanks.

[@KennethGacek]

Sorry make that a 1/2 oz of hibiscus s/s

[@matthewb8229]

One of my non-margi tequila drinks is a mule I call Pequeno Burro. I might be the only one to call it that, but whatever. 2oz repasado tequila, 1/2oz lime juice in a rocks glass, and top off with ginger beer. It's a Moscow Mule, but with tequila. If I use bourbon, I call it a Kentucky Long Ear.

[@bogivaldr]

have you tried the snapdragon cocktail, yet? 50ml tequila blanco / 20ml lime juice / 25ml elderflower syrup / 8 light grapes >>>>> muddle grapes in a shaker, put in the other ingredients, shake and finestrain

[@nigelmapletoft2041]

Anders , can you come up with a coronation cocktail ? We have a King"s coronation in the UK next week.

[@jsonwoon9275]

Should i buy specific brands of alcohol that you used ?

[@e7engle]

I have really been enjoying a variant of Penicillin using tequila and Mezcal to replace the whiskeys.

[@andreasnygaard98]

How big are the rocks glasses you use? Volume wise

[@Stephen_Curtin]

Isn't a copita a slimmer tulip shaped stemmed glass rather than the bowl shape of these mezcal glasses?

[@thewanderingapprentice]

Thanks. Plugged in and downloaded into my matrix.

[@DrChorske]

The firing squad was our house poolside drink of the summer last year, it's a GREAT cocktail

[@debbybrady1246]

I love tequila and will be making these 💚