Yesterday was National Tequila Day! So what better way to celebrate than to make a cocktail and enjoy it!

Here are some of our favorite tequila cocktail recipes:

THE TEQUILA SUNRISE - perfect for a brunch wedding!
1 1/2 oz tequila
3/4 cup orange juice
3/4 ounce grenadine syrup
orange slices, for garnish
maraschino cherry for garnish
Directions: Fill a tall glass with ice, pour in tequila and orange juice. Slowly pour the grenadine into the glass over the back of a spoon or drizzle it down the side of the cup allowing it to settle at the bottom. Garnish with orange slice and maraschino cherry. Enjoy!

THE MEXICAN MULE - a simple twist on the classic Moscow mule using tequila. A refreshing crisp bold cocktail for a fall/winter wedding!
2 oz tequila
1/2 oz fresh lime juice
4 oz ginger beer
lime slice, for garnish
Directions: In a copper mug (preferred but not required) or glass, pour in the tequila., lime juice, and ginger beer. Add ice and garnish with lime slice.

THE CLASSIC MARGARITA - you can never go wrong with a classic!
2 oz blanco tequila
1/2 oz orange liqueur
1 oz lime juice, freshly squeezed
1/2 oz agave syrup
lime wheel, for garnish
kosher salt, for garnish (optional)
Directions: Add tequila, orange liqueur, lime juice and agave syrup to a cocktail shaker filled with ice, and shake until well-chilled. Strain into a rocks glass over fresh ice. Garnish with lime wheel and kosher salt rim.

Specialty cocktails are always a fun way to spice things up at a wedding. There are so many fun creative ways to serve cocktails. Here are some from our past weddings!