Tequila’s earthy chew is a welcome addition to an array of drink types. Because of a posh, vegetal taste profile, it doesn’t want a lot to decorate it up. The agave spirit shines alongside a spectrum of flavors, from grapefruit and Campari in a subtly spicy highball to cold-brew espresso and mole bitters for a wild-card tackle the Espresso Martini. 

Right here, 12 recipes that highlight the versatile spirit, past the basic Margarita, in 5 elements or fewer.