This pasta favorite from CPK has a hefty dose of tequila in the sauce that gives it its signature flavor. ...get the recipe
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July 24th, 2025 is National Tequila Day

Celebrating North America's first indigenous distilled spirit, today is National Tequila Day. Spanish conquistadors near the town of Tequila, Mexico, adapted the recipe for the drink they generically called 'tequila' from an Aztec fermented beverage that similarly used the agave plant.
It is unclear who invented the lime, the salt, or the headache.
Recipes to celebrate National Tequila Day
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Grapefruit Tequila SorbetServes/Makes 6 / Ready In: 30-60 minutes
Made with sugar, pink grapefruit juice, tequila ...get the recipe
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Applebee's Perfect MargaritaServes/Makes 1 / Ready In: < 30 minutes
This copy cat version of Applebee\'s popular drink is indeed, a perfect margarita! Use good brands of tequila and sweet and sour mix (or make your own) for best results. ...get the recipe
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Black & Blue SharkServes/Makes 1 / Ready In: < 30 minutes
This eye-catching shot isn't just pretty, it packs a punch. Don't let the layers of blue curacao, Jack Daniels, tequila, and vodka trick you into think it's Kool-Aid. ...get the recipe
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Homemade Margarita MixServes/Makes 8 pitchers / Ready In: < 30 minutes
Margaritas are the perfect drink for poolside parties and summer get togethers. Keeping this make-ahead frozen mix on hand makes serving them a cinch. ...get the recipe
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Beer MargaritasServes/Makes 4 / Ready In: < 30 minutes
A different kind of margarita! It's made with beer, frozen limeade, and tequila. ...get the recipe
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Avocado Tequila Ice CreamServes/Makes 8 / Ready In: 2-5 hrs
Made with vanilla extract, salt, sugar, all-purpose flour, avocados, medium or whipping cream, tequila or light rum, egg yolks ...get the recipe
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Touchdown PunchServes/Makes 5 cups / Ready In: < 30 minutes
Everybody knows the simple screwdriver cocktail, but it'll be worth your while to turn the screwdriver into a touchdown. ...get the recipe
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Drunken Fruit SaladServes/Makes 12 / Ready In: 2-5 hrs
This fruit salad is the perfect way to start your party! It's got everything you need: fresh fruit, tequila, and a whole lot of fun. This dish is sure to get your guests talking. ...get the recipe
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Southern Long Island Iced TeaServes/Makes 2 / Ready In: < 30 minutes
There may be five types of liquor in this pitcher, but it goes down as smooth as sweet tea on a summer's afternoon. ...get the recipe
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Fiesta SteakServes/Makes 8 / Ready In: > 5 hrs
This steak is perfect for turning into fajitas with a bit of sour cream and pico de gallo, and you can break out the rest of the tequila to really get the party going. ...get the recipe
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