Tequila

A marinade of lime and tequila takes this Mexican-inspired salad to the next level.

Grilling the oranges gives this super-refreshing cocktail a touch of smoky flavor, which is balanced by bright lime juice and aged tequila.

Rose water is the little something that makes this cocktail recipe special.

In the fall, make this drink with a fresh fig instead of blackberries—use half for muddling and half for the garnish.

Add sweet-tart flavor and a hint of spice to a slushy margarita with frozen raspberries and grated fresh ginger.

Fresh cantaloupe + coconut make for the perfect summer cocktail.

We love the citrusy sour flavor of hibiscus, not to mention its amazing color.

You won't be sorry with tequila, grapefruit, and Campari.

Not exactly classic, but certainly alluring, this version leaves out Triple Sec for a simplified version of the cocktail.

Looks like a perfectly innocent bowl of apricot jam, burns like a bright and fruity pepper jelly.

This dish is made with chicken thighs, which have more flavor than chicken breasts but you can substitute chicken breasts if you like. The meat needs to be raw for this dish so it can absorb more of the flavor as it cooks. Although the recipe calls for tequila, you can substitute beer, orange juice, or pineapple juice if you prefer. The liquid smoke is optional, but it does add a nice extra kick of smoky flavor. Serve this dish with rice, refried beans, and frozen margaritas or a frosty glass of beer.

When in doubt, add soda. The resulting highball (about 2 ounces of any booze filled to the top with soda) is refreshing—and impossible to mess up.