Next time you’re craving tequila, pick up a bottle of Espolòn Blanco Tequila and make one of these refreshing and distinct tequila based cocktails!
Espolòn tequila is the perfect option for any simple tequila drinks. Affordable and widely available, this tequila blanco is rooted in authentic Mexican culture and boasts consistent high quality for a reasonable price point.
Use it to make a Poor Man’s Margarita or drink it all on its own–you won’t be disappointed!
Espolòn tequila is a high quality drink for a low price.
What is Espolòn Tequila?
Made from hand-harvested blue Weber agave–the only variety that’s used for tequila–this tequila blanco pays homage to Mexican culture from the inside out.
The bottle’s design incorporates the rooster, which is a symbol of national pride for Mexico, and art inspired by that of José Guadalupe Posada, whose political and satirical art was a touchstone for social critique during the Mexican Revolution.
This tequila is produced in Los Altos, Jalisco, a beautiful and natural environment that imbues the tequila with the essence of Mexico’s culture and land.
Espolòn translates to “spur,” which represents a desire to spur on and honor the dedication to true Mexican craft.
This tequila is an authentic Mexican spirit that’s perfect for cocktails, shots, or just to sip!
Smooth and delicious, Espolòn blanco includes notes of agave, lemon zest, and tropical fruit, with hints of black pepper, vanilla bean, and grilled pineapple for a finish that’s stylish and sweet and perfect for making cocktails or sipping on its own.
Other varieties include Espolòn Tequila Reposado and Espolòn Tequila Extra Añejo for a full variety of complex and elegant tequilas that are perfect for the everyday enjoyer of spirits!
When it comes to tequila, Espolòn is always my first choice for a quality drink at a reasonable price.
Taken as a shot with a lime wedge, Espolòn goes down so smooth!
Drinks to Make with Espolòn Blanco Tequila
These simple but elegant cocktails are perfect to make with your Espolòn tequila. Pick up a bottle, some pretty margarita glasses like these ones, a few other ingredients and put together one of these delicious drinks.
They’re great for the summer, but hit the spot any time of year!
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Mango Margarita
This Mango Margarita is a flavorful twist on this classic cocktail.
You’ll love this fruity and sweet take on the classic margarita! With all of the traditional components and the addition of mango juice, this cocktail is bursting with tropical flavor.
A great option when you want a margarita with a little bit of extra character. This cocktail is also great to add other fruit flavors to, like strawberry, peach, pineapple, and more. You can even use some Tajin or chili powder on the rim and jalapeno simple syrup to give it some extra heat!
Regardless of how you make your Mango Margarita, it will be a super-sippable tequila cocktail that every home bartender should have in their arsenal.
Sparkling Tequila Kiss Cocktail
Fruity and refreshing, this tequila kiss is ideal for date night or even Valentine’s Day!
This is your new date night go-to. Light and refreshing, sweet and tart strawberry flavor makes this cocktail distinctly fruity.
Its beautiful red color comes from the addition of a special ingredient–Welch’s Sparkling Strawberry Daquiri Juice.
Garnish with some mint leaves for a striking color contrast and a boost of minty flavor and you’ve got an excellent cocktail to serve for a romantic evening.
While I love to make this tequila kiss around Valentine’s Day, it works well year-round. Make this for big celebrations or for when you want something fun and fizzy to sip.
The hints of tropical fruit and pineapple in the Espolòn Blanco Tequila work perfectly with the strawberry flavor.
Tipsy Texan Cocktail
Garnish your Tipsy Texan cocktail with fresh mint leaves and a skewer full of cherries.
With a unique blend of light and sweet flavors, this crowd pleasing cocktail is a unique way to serve up a tequila cocktail. With only 4 ingredients, it won’t get much easier than this fruity beverage!
Combine tequila with peach schnapps, ginger ale, and cranberry juice for a distinct blend of flavors with a fizzy finish. You can add some mint and cherries for garnish as a pop of color and added sweet flavor.
This cocktail is perfect to make in larger quantities; put together a Tipsy Texan pitcher and you’ll be the star of your next happy hour or party!
Blood Orange Tequila Spritzer
This Blood Orange Tequila Spritzer is perfect for a warm afternoon.
How often do you have an excuse to use blood orange in your cocktails? Buy a couple of these delicious fruits and use them for this unique beverage!
With a slightly more tart and floral flavor than typical oranges, blood oranges bring a fantastic and light aspect to your drink. Plus, this fruit will create a beautifully subtle red-orange color for an eye-catching presentation!
Super easy to prepare and with just the right amount of sweetness, this cocktail is great for enjoying in the shade on a hot day or as a pick-me-up drink any day! Agave nectar pairs perfectly with the Espolòn tequila and makes this Blood Orange Tequila Spritzer a guaranteed delicious cocktail.
Italian Margarita Cocktail
Italian Margarita made with our favorite tequila.
Here’s a delicious Olive Garden copycat cocktail that combines Espolòn Blanco Tequila and amaretto with orange juice for a sweet and refreshing take on a margarita!
You’ve got both the extra citrusy flavor from using orange juice, plus the almond goodness from the amaretto. Together, it’s a flavor combination that you will really enjoy.
So easy to make and so perfect for sipping on a hot summer afternoon!
Apple Cider Margarita
Here’s a real twist on a Margarita – the apple flavor is perfect for Fall.
This cocktail is the perfect way to enjoy a refreshing margarita, even once the weather has started to get chilly! Includes a crisp and sweet flavor from the apple cider and warm and comforting cinnamon sticks as garnish.
Perfect to enjoy after a day at the pumpkin patch, while trying to escape a corn maze, or as a reward for raking up all of those beautiful falling leaves. You’ll love sipping this autumnal beverage!
Just take the classic margarita ingredients and add a splash of apple cider to make this fall-flavored twist on the cocktail. You can even add some maple syrup or caramel for extra sweetness!
Ranch Water Cocktail
This Ranch Water is ideal for enjoying in the shade on a hot day.
If you’ve never had authentic Ranch Water, this is your sign to break out the tequila and pick up some Topo Chico sparkling water! Only a few ingredients are required for this bubbly and subtly sweet drink.
Ranch Water takes the classic flavors of a Margarita and mellows them out for a refreshing and satisfying drink that’s so sippable.
The Topo Chico gives the cocktail just the right amount of carbonated lift. (And yes, many people argue you must use Topo Chico to make it the real deal!)
Ranch Water is a Southwestern cocktail that’s ideal when you want to beat the heat. And with ingredients that hail right from Mexico, you may feel like you’re there yourself with one of these in hand!
Halloween Margaritas
This Halloween Margarita is a perfect signature drink for your holiday party!
If you’re looking for a festive and spooky way to enjoy tequila, look no further than this cocktail. Themed after the iconic movie Beetlejuice, this beverage has an eerie red color that’s perfect for the Halloween season!
Grenadine provides the blood-red color, and using maraschino cherries as garnish might even look like eyeballs floating in your cocktail. This drink is great to serve at Halloween parties, during scary movie marathons, or to sip throughout the night while you hand out candy to trick-or-treaters!
There’s even a drinking game that you can play along with the Beetlejuice movie for some extra fun. You’ll love this creepy and tasty version of the margarita!
Poor Man’s Margarita
Don’t break the bank to make your favorite drinks; make a Poor Man’s Margarita instead!
One of the best aspects of Espolòn tequila is the price point. The average Espolòn price per 750 ml bottle is between $25 and $35. For the quality of this tequila, that’s more than reasonable.
It also makes Espolòn perfect for this Poor Man’s Margarita! Slightly altered but just as delicious, this drink is an affordable twist on the classic cocktail.
Using limeade instead of margarita mix is one of the major secrets here. It offers most of the same flavors but is typically more affordable.
You may also be hesitant to splurge on an entire bottle of mix, but limeade has so many uses. This is a less expensive substitute for a margarita that won’t sacrifice quality or flavor!
Want those bended stem Margarita glasses like the ones we used for the Poor Man’s margarita? You can get them here on Amazon; we love them!
Or what about these swerve stem Margarita glasses? Look at that pretty blue accent they have!
FAQs
Is Espolòn Blanco Tequila good?
Yes! This is a quality tequila with a distinct but subtle authentic flavor, made right in Mexico.
It’s affordable but high quality, which makes it an excellent tequila to keep on hand for either cocktails or sipping on its own.
What’s the Difference Between Tequila Blanco and Reposado?
There are three major classification of agave tequila, which are Blanco, Reposado, and Añejo. The difference mainly comes down to aging time. Tequila is aged in oak barrels for a somewhat caramel-y flavor.
Blanco tequila–sometimes called Silver–is un-aged, which is why it’s clear. All of the flavor comes from the agave itself.
This is the best option for cocktails as it’s tequila in its purest form, and any flavor complexities are subtle.
Reposado tequila is aged for upwards of a year and has a slight golden hue to it. This variety is great for more elegant and sophisticated tequila drinks or if you just want a bit of an extra kick.
And Añejo tequila is aged anywhere from 1 to 3 years and has a darker golden color. If you’re looking for a tequila to sip on its own, this should be your first destination!
It also functions pretty well as a whiskey substitute in some cocktails.
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Is Espolòn better than Patron?
According to this Espolòn tequila review, this tequila is better than Patron, Jose Cuervo, and a whole slew of other tequilas that are in and slightly above its price range.
Is Espolòn good for shots?
Absolutely! It has a crisp and clean finish and lots of subtly sweet flavors, which means it goes down easy.
Should I use lemon or lime with tequila?
Lime is typically used with tequila. In a pinch lemon will perform the same function that lime does in balancing and enhancing the flavor.