3 excellent TEQUILA drinks that aren't margaritas

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  • @AndersErickson
    @AndersErickson  Рік тому +15

    What are your favorite tequila drinks?
    Visit www.viski.com/anders & use code ANDERS15 to get 15% off sitewide!

    • @whiskeychicken
      @whiskeychicken Рік тому

      Cantarito!

    • @TreeCutterDoug
      @TreeCutterDoug Рік тому

      The firing squad is a go-to for me... I make mine with a repasado mezcal, and the grenadine recipe you taught us. Served over crushed ice, it's rather tiki-esq!

    • @4rounder312
      @4rounder312 Рік тому

      El Diablo - (2) tequilla (3/4) lime (1/2) creme de cassis (2-3) ginger beer.
      Sometimes you can dial back the ginger beer for a more liquor forard version. VTasty!!

    • @Shortboard74
      @Shortboard74 Рік тому +1

      "Debbie, Don't" from Sasha Petraske takes the crown for me. Amaro, tequila and maple syrup is a great combo.

    • @keiththompson1265
      @keiththompson1265 Рік тому

      I surprised myself when I found out I really enjoyed a Paloma. Of course a Mexican mule is always a good choice when you're a ginger beer fan.

  • @1Jetsurf
    @1Jetsurf Рік тому +172

    More tequila and rum cocktails please!! Love the freshness and complexity they bring

    • @The1DUIGuy
      @The1DUIGuy Рік тому +5

      Tequila and rum pair nicely. Mezcal and rum, too. Must be a latitudinal thang…

    • @The1DUIGuy
      @The1DUIGuy Рік тому +1

      Tequila and rum pair nicely. Mezcal and rum, too. Must be a latitudinal thang…

    • @ejcandrin
      @ejcandrin Рік тому +11

      I like pairing rum with more rum

    • @1Jetsurf
      @1Jetsurf Рік тому +6

      @@ejcandrin That is the way. Any cocktail with rum is always, 1 part Overproofed rum, 1 part "regular" rum.

    • @Patronux
      @Patronux Рік тому

      Yes to this! More rum, Anders, please!

  • @rickj6348
    @rickj6348 Рік тому +106

    I think that Anders needs to publish a drinks book!

  • @GameOverRob
    @GameOverRob Рік тому +9

    Cheers. I made The Matador with a few tweaks (I had an open bottle of vermouth and wasn’t about to buy another bottle just for this):
    25 ml Reposado Tequila (Altos)
    25 ml dry Vermouth (Dolin)
    25 ml Orange Curaçao (Giffard)
    30 ml fresh pineapple juice
    15 ml fresh lime juice
    5 ml agave syrup
    1 dash Angostura Bitters
    Loved it so much I made another one within fifteen minutes.

  • @eronackerman565
    @eronackerman565 Рік тому +15

    I followed your Firing Squad build using a reposado mezcal and added a slice of jalapeño and a few grains of salt to the shaker, and it's really hitting the spot. This is my favorite kind of tequila drink: sweet, spicy, smoky, and tart.

  • @David-mg8zu
    @David-mg8zu Рік тому +35

    I love making the Matador with Chartreuse. Tequila and Green chartreuse is a match made in heaven. Happy weekend Anders.

    • @AndersErickson
      @AndersErickson  Рік тому +16

      Cheers David. Almost made it with Chartreuse before I saw how low my stash was getting. Great call

    • @N1120A
      @N1120A Рік тому +1

      ​@@AndersErickson not making enough to restock my man? Lol

    • @danmcvicker3620
      @danmcvicker3620 Рік тому +1

      Reaaally. I’ll have to try that! Same specs otherwise?

    • @David-mg8zu
      @David-mg8zu Рік тому +2

      @@danmcvicker3620 yeah, I use it in place of the curacao

    • @TreeCutterDoug
      @TreeCutterDoug Рік тому

      ​@@N1120A The monks have decided to not increase production to meet demand, because making and selling booze is not their primary objective. Kind of a bummer, but it is what it is, and ya gotta respect their decision.

  • @pastiewhitelightning
    @pastiewhitelightning Рік тому +6

    I'm really glad to see the Mexican Firing Squad get some love. It's in my top 5 drinks for warm weather and I much prefer it over a margarita.

    • @TreeCutterDoug
      @TreeCutterDoug Рік тому +1

      I'm right there with you sir! I make mine with a repasado mezcal and Anders' grenadine recipe he taught us. Served over crushed ice, it's rather tiki-esq!

    • @pastiewhitelightning
      @pastiewhitelightning Рік тому +2

      @@TreeCutterDoug I need to try it with Mezcal! I serve mine in Tiki mugs in the summer for this reason, it really hits Tiki for me. Crushed ice is killer here, keeps it incredibly cold.

  • @LedaSBotelho
    @LedaSBotelho Рік тому +1

    I've been MIA for awhile but Anders... my mouth is salivating over here!!!

  • @HighTechCinnamon
    @HighTechCinnamon Рік тому +6

    Your recipes are always a hit at my family gatherings! Have a great weekend!

  • @Nicky68Y
    @Nicky68Y Рік тому +2

    BROTHER you are off the hook!!! In less than an hour almost 4,000 views!!?? Crazy and well deserved!!

  • @6plus6bar
    @6plus6bar Рік тому +1

    Woot! New Anders and Az. Much appreciated. I like 1 1/2 oz reposado shaken with 1/4 oz lime and 1/2 oz Grand Marnier, to be consumed in two drinks. Simple and effect.

  • @MarianLaughlin-y7e
    @MarianLaughlin-y7e 5 місяців тому

    Just made the Toreador. Excellent summer drink and Sherry adds depth and character.

  • @DebbieAPierce-vp2ef
    @DebbieAPierce-vp2ef 4 місяці тому

    Thanks I enjoyed your video and your recipes for myself and members of my family...especially the older girls. Again Thanks, Debbie Pierce🎉

  • @StateofKait
    @StateofKait Рік тому +1

    Yessssss Mexican firing squad is my favorite cocktail!

  • @cyruserickson9085
    @cyruserickson9085 Рік тому

    Love tequila and so glad you featured it again!! Can’t wait to try.

  • @h3l1x23
    @h3l1x23 Рік тому

    I watched some of your older videos on lunch break at work today and knowing you upload every Friday I’ve been waiting all day for this video! Much love from Sweden :)

  • @robertomendiola1884
    @robertomendiola1884 Рік тому +2

    Glad to see different type of Tequila cocktails! Thanks a lot for that. It would be interesting to have another video with Mezcal drinks! Geetings from Tijuana México and... Salud! (Cheers!)

  • @SanTM
    @SanTM Рік тому +1

    These all look great. I'll try all 3 this week. If you've ever been to Rome there's an excellent bar called La Punta Expendio de Agave which has an insane amount of tequilas on their bar and walls. Definitely worth a late night visit if you're in the city in Trastevere

    • @SanTM
      @SanTM Рік тому

      An update to my post, I made of these and they are all great. It shows how tequila can be a more than just a margarita spirit. I didn't have any sherry, but used sweet vermouth and Toreador turned out very nice anyway. I might turn down the agage down to maybe half though, but who knows as I used sweet vermouth........

  • @laurencevanslyke
    @laurencevanslyke Рік тому +1

    Good timing, I just bought my first bottle of tequila last week and was searching through your video for cocktails to make that weren’t margaritas! Keep up the great content ❤

  • @nickpage2949
    @nickpage2949 Рік тому

    Loved the quick fire video and especially the screen shot of the recipe. It saves pausing and advancing to write down the ingredients.

  • @kofno
    @kofno Рік тому +2

    Oooo... just made the Firing Squad. That was good. I think I'll have another...

  • @chrisismail
    @chrisismail Рік тому

    You always seem to make videos just in the right time for what I feel like.

  • @alextrevino3284
    @alextrevino3284 Рік тому

    Thanks Anders. Loved the video, straight to the point. I will try one tonight, cheers!

  • @grahamhoffman5818
    @grahamhoffman5818 Рік тому

    Very excited to try your matador recipe, looks amazing!!

  • @davidb.brandon2552
    @davidb.brandon2552 Рік тому +1

    The Mexican Firing Squad as you make it is one of my favorite drinks. Got it added to the back of bar reference at my regular cocktail spot, I've ordered it so much.

  • @MattDelDC
    @MattDelDC Рік тому +1

    It’s become impossible for me to start my weekend without watching Anders first

  • @jgutierrez8024
    @jgutierrez8024 Рік тому

    As always Anders killing it, Gracias

  • @jameshageman6244
    @jameshageman6244 Рік тому

    Love the Matador! Thanks for the recipe.

  • @bob___
    @bob___ Рік тому +1

    These look great. And, as for homemade grenadine, the recipe you featured on here is the one that works for me.

  • @frann.8879
    @frann.8879 Рік тому

    Beautiful drinks, I’m thirsty😁😁👌👌….love how you give substitutions for ingredients!👏👏

  • @Adam684
    @Adam684 Рік тому +1

    Love this, been looking for something with tequila and Vermouth! This needs more exploration!

  • @TreeCutterDoug
    @TreeCutterDoug Рік тому

    SO STOKED you shared the Mexican Firing Squad... One of my absolute favorites, and your recipe for grenadine REALLY sets it off!

  • @gokudbz7842
    @gokudbz7842 Рік тому

    Quick and simple showcase of your cocktails instantly subscribed

  • @imrahil_327
    @imrahil_327 Рік тому

    Love the Mexican Firing Squad!

  • @styleI
    @styleI Рік тому

    Glad you guys are home 🏡

  • @jcoleman924
    @jcoleman924 Рік тому

    I have a WILD tequila (mezcal) drink my wife and I messed with. It's insane but great!
    - 2oz Vida Mezcal (smoky)
    - 1oz Creme di violette
    - 3/4 oz Luxardo Maraschino Liquor
    - .5 oz fresh lemon juice
    A twist on an aviation with a LOT more depth/dense. It is delicious. But i'll be trying yours!

  • @inthebag84
    @inthebag84 Рік тому +4

    These all look great, and I have the ingredients for the first and last, so that's awesome, always love that! I was thinking, Anders... since I love going to your premade playlists to find something quick, it would be awesome if you had a playlist with all your drinks that use Sherry in them, since that doesn't have as long of a shelf life, so that it doesn't go bad for those of us that need some help on how to use it. Just a suggestion. Keep up with the awesome videos, as always!

    • @AndersErickson
      @AndersErickson  Рік тому +1

      Great suggestion! Cheers

    • @nikolajlandrock2191
      @nikolajlandrock2191 Рік тому

      If you are finding yourself in a situation where you don't know where to use your sherry - then try this. Ice cold, on the rocks. :D Sherry is so versatile. If you like the stuff Anders recommends then try diving into the different variations of sherry, it really is an incredible world.

  • @chrishyde7798
    @chrishyde7798 Рік тому

    Great video, as per norm. Thank you for your awesome creative content! Also, I bought your hat a few weeks ago and I totally love it! The hat is distinctive and subtle at the same time. Cheers!

  • @geriannericson
    @geriannericson 11 місяців тому

    Love the Firing Squad! Puts the margarita to shame! One of the best drinks I've ever had - using your Grenadine recipe!

  • @SoUncivilized414
    @SoUncivilized414 Рік тому

    Might have to make that Matador; that thing looks delicious.
    Man, if you could introduce me to some more good stirred-down aged/dark rum drinks that would be amazing. I love a rum old-fashioned or negroni, but they are hard to come by.

  • @JakePower-l6k
    @JakePower-l6k Рік тому

    I just went on to your channel to find a cocktail with pineapple in it. Perfect timing. I just made The Matador. Very Good!

  • @gabrielafrancois7175
    @gabrielafrancois7175 Рік тому +1

    Nice! I will definitely be trying the matador tonight. Having a ladies night and I'm the neighborhood bartender! Thanks Anders! Cheers!

  • @jesscarpenter2426
    @jesscarpenter2426 Рік тому

    Anders, your cocktails are consistently complex and delicious. I love your stories and explanations for variance. You're really upping game; my friends and hubby thank you sir!

  • @bryanbecker3763
    @bryanbecker3763 Рік тому

    Awesome! I just bought a few bottles of tequila and this is exactly what I need!

  • @matthewlockhart6243
    @matthewlockhart6243 Рік тому

    I used to watch 4 different cocktail channels but if I had to pick just one to watch all the time it’s yours. Imo

  • @hietanbs
    @hietanbs Рік тому +1

    Lol at the shell game in middle of video 🐢😂

  • @spookyropes6245
    @spookyropes6245 Рік тому +1

    I just got 4 tequilas this week so this came just in time! Thanks Anders!

  • @ReadySetElement
    @ReadySetElement Рік тому

    Anders thank you for always inspiring me with new drink recipes. I have improved my home bar skills and when i have people over they enjoy the drinks. I always let them know i got them from you 💯

  • @poforeman
    @poforeman Рік тому +1

    Very excited to try these - especially the Matador. Our two tequila faves after margaritas are El Diablo and Paloma (and we do several variations of this).

  • @pumpkin_soup3710
    @pumpkin_soup3710 Рік тому +3

    I’d love to have a book at 2:31 , does anyone know what’s the name of the book? Thanks a lot

  • @mjudec
    @mjudec Рік тому

    The matador looks magnificent. I'm definitely trying that

  • @fretless05
    @fretless05 Рік тому

    Question: what's the difference between an old fashioned glass and a low-ball?
    My favorite tequila drinks are 1) my take on the black Russian replacing the vodka with tequila; 2) my take on the Negroni substituting tequila for the gin, and 3) straight up in a glass... blanco, repo, anejo, extra anejo, I love them all. I love a good margerita, as well, but stick close to the classic there, tequila, lime juice, orange liquor.

  • @drm-s5y
    @drm-s5y Рік тому

    Just recently found your channel and I’m loving it! Super excited to try out some of your amazing recipes. I’ve watched all of your bar stocking/equipment videos and was hoping you might make an ultimate (“money is not an issue”) bar buildout video. Not that I could afford it, but it would be interesting and something to aspire towards over the years.

  • @AdamBittner
    @AdamBittner Рік тому

    These all look awesome; I look forward to making them!

  • @AlekSearcy
    @AlekSearcy Рік тому +2

    Have you played with acid adjusting things like pineapple juice? I’d love to see some videos showing off that technique if so!

  • @KOdestruction
    @KOdestruction Рік тому

    Great video Anders, definitely trying these. Could you please make a video on Morir Soñando?

  • @MrMoney331
    @MrMoney331 Рік тому +1

    You could call your Matador (squared) or something since you are combining two of them together 😁

  • @trmcmann82
    @trmcmann82 Рік тому

    I love the Mexican Firing Squad but completely agree- quality grenadine is a must. Cheap grenadine can leave it tasting kinda like... cough syrup, I suppose.

  • @Uptown_Pulls
    @Uptown_Pulls Рік тому

    Love it, I've been all about tequila cocktails recently! The Saladito and Dream Catcher have become a couple of my go-tos! Excited to try these three

  • @nicholasgraves3149
    @nicholasgraves3149 Рік тому

    I always add some agave nectar to basically any tequila drink. My margarita spec is somewhere in between the trad and the Tommy's. Gonna have to try your Toreador!

  • @dustums
    @dustums Рік тому

    Oooo, these look tasty. And another use for my apricot liqueur outside of The Lucky Stone (though I do make a lot of those, so bottle is low).

  • @GeeWhizbang
    @GeeWhizbang Рік тому

    With May 16th almost upon us, can we (finally) get that long-awaited Chartreuse eps we've all been jonesing for?!?! Yes yes I know the elixir is rare, precious cargo these days but the universe deserves an Anders All Chartreuse eps!

  • @davechristian1525
    @davechristian1525 Рік тому

    Saving this. I had given up on tequila. (Even margaritas I find that mixing tequila and rum makes a drink I prefer to a normal margarita.) But these look delicious.

  • @Reload7x1
    @Reload7x1 Рік тому +1

    THE MATADOR looks delicious, definitely trying that one. You know Anders ive never tried sherry before. I think it’s time. What is your most favorite sherry cocktail?

    • @AndersErickson
      @AndersErickson  Рік тому +3

      A sherry cobbler's always good, fog cutter if you want tiki, and the Adonis or bamboo for more of a sipping cocktail. So many good ones

  • @bklynhelen3865
    @bklynhelen3865 Рік тому

    Your Mexican Firing Squad was a big hit (no pun intended)! I made 5 of them tonight for TGIF pizza night. Everyone loved them. Perfect balance of sweet & tart.

  • @Josh_Stringer
    @Josh_Stringer Рік тому

    With summer coming up, could you do a frozen drink episode or series? Looking for new ideas!

  • @michaelpainchaud15
    @michaelpainchaud15 Рік тому

    I added a couple dashes of Scrappy’s Fire Water bitters to the Mexican Firing Squad. Mmm, perfection!!!

  • @thewanderingapprentice
    @thewanderingapprentice 7 місяців тому

    Thanks. Plugged in and downloaded into my matrix.

  • @joshuaconely
    @joshuaconely Рік тому

    Anders, just wanted to let you know, had a party Saturday with the UFC fights, and I made these with friends (about 5 of them) had little 'tasting' party... everyone loved them, but 1 and 3 were the favorites

  • @octo_contra
    @octo_contra Рік тому

    apricot has been showing up a lot for me lately, I've been falling in love with the Charlie Chaplin, and actually have been using 1 part regular brandy and 1 part apricot liqueur to substitute for apricot brandy (kind of hate the apricot-flavored grape brandy and can't find a decent one from apricots locally).
    Plays nicely with both lemon and lime, although the Chaplin calls for lime. Try it out Anders, I bet you'll like it enough to do a video!

  • @jschoenack
    @jschoenack Рік тому

    TOO THE BAR! ➡️🥃

  • @tduncan146
    @tduncan146 Рік тому

    Happy to see a previous request of mine come to fruition. Cheers, Anders!

  • @DrChorske
    @DrChorske Рік тому

    The firing squad was our house poolside drink of the summer last year, it's a GREAT cocktail

  • @slothrob
    @slothrob Рік тому

    I was given a nice Viski mixing glass that came with a strainer. The strainer was too small for the glass, slipped inside the glass, got stuck, and broke the glass.

  • @bogivaldr
    @bogivaldr 10 днів тому

    have you tried the snapdragon cocktail, yet? 50ml tequila blanco / 20ml lime juice / 25ml elderflower syrup / 8 light grapes >>>>> muddle grapes in a shaker, put in the other ingredients, shake and finestrain

  • @klenk1am
    @klenk1am Рік тому

    The last few of your vids I watched had sherry. Time I made a shopping list!

  • @debbybrady1246
    @debbybrady1246 Рік тому

    I love tequila and will be making these 💚

  • @tiffanywitherspoon8722
    @tiffanywitherspoon8722 Рік тому

    Such an adorable video.

  • @bradsimpson8724
    @bradsimpson8724 Рік тому

    Your timing is impeccable. I'm just gearing up for my yearly Cinco de Mayo/Star Wars event, and although nobody ever argues with a margarita bar, it'd be nice to offer something different for those few wanting a change of pace.
    I would give quite a bit for something I can tenuously tie back to Star Wars, though. Any ideas?

  • @Runge_was_here
    @Runge_was_here Рік тому

    Fond of the Matador and Mexican firing squad but didn't know of the Toreador. Will have to try that. Thnx my dude. Cheers 🍻

  • @matthewknicely9311
    @matthewknicely9311 Рік тому +1

    Absolutely loved the tag doesn’t take like Poo I died laughing like a 5 year old 😂🎉

  • @vintagetinrandykehler4824
    @vintagetinrandykehler4824 Рік тому

    A nice "fast and friendly " episode. 😊

  • @averygoodwitch9371
    @averygoodwitch9371 6 місяців тому

    I have prickly pear balsamic vinegar; I have been wanting to try making a margarita with. Any thoughts ? Would a prickly pear syrup or jam be better ? My favorite tequila drink is a paloma

  • @freddobbs2011
    @freddobbs2011 Рік тому

    Great video. But you're missing my favorite tequila cocktail--the Dead Man's Handle. It introduces another great combination: Tequla and Orgeat. The Dead Man's Handle is on my short list of favorite cocktails.

  • @marna_li
    @marna_li Рік тому

    "The Mexican Firing Squad" is a wonderful cocktail to sip on - the grenadine really works with tequila The Angostura's brings some balance. Got some real grenadine sent to me today so had to try it.

  • @danieljosenaval
    @danieljosenaval Рік тому

    If you use a Triple Sec instead of a Curacao, for example, how much simple syrup or agave nectar would you use to balance the flavor?

  • @chrisoverpeck
    @chrisoverpeck Рік тому

    Great video! I'd love to see a video about sherries; they're kind of a mystery to me (what's types are there?! what's the difference?! what about shelf life?!) and I'm too lazy to Google it.

  • @shayedkin5027
    @shayedkin5027 Рік тому

    What brand of grenadine do you recommend? Thanks for the ideas ❤️

  • @als.2983
    @als.2983 Рік тому

    The Matador ... Anders at his best. To paraphrase, "Yeah, there are two specs in the wild but I have a mash up I like a lot." Help us find great tweaks to well established cocktails ... Anders at his best. (and of course Anders adds Ango to the build). Give the Pinky Gonzales a whirl on Cinco de Mayo next Friday, Anders. Orgeat and Tequila, delicious. Would love to see how you make this one more special.

  • @samatkinson2146
    @samatkinson2146 Рік тому

    Anders, just recently discovered/subscribed to your channel, and I am very impressed! There are so many that I want to try. But, I was wondering if you can point me to any of your videos that focus on non-sweet cocktails. Sweet is so prevalent in mixed drinks, but I am really on the hunt for non-sweet cocktails. Of course I love the martini, and the family of Rickeys (e.g. Gin Rickey, especially if you scale back on citrus juice and eliminate any syrups), but I don't know about much else. If you have not already made a video on non-sweet cocktails, would you????

  • @utsteinproductions
    @utsteinproductions Рік тому

    Liber and Co is where I get my grenadine and orgeat. Awesome stuff!

  • @williamleahy4078
    @williamleahy4078 Рік тому +1

    A couple of years ago you did a store bought Grenadine test. Could give the treatment to Orgeat?

  • @matthewb8229
    @matthewb8229 Рік тому

    One of my non-margi tequila drinks is a mule I call Pequeno Burro. I might be the only one to call it that, but whatever. 2oz repasado tequila, 1/2oz lime juice in a rocks glass, and top off with ginger beer. It's a Moscow Mule, but with tequila. If I use bourbon, I call it a Kentucky Long Ear.

  • @davidbondy6599
    @davidbondy6599 Рік тому

    Thanks for the great tequila-based recipes! On a different note, would you consider doing a video on shrubs? They're something I've never tried making but am very curious about.

  • @phillyfilly
    @phillyfilly Рік тому

    Love this and your videos! I'm wondering with the Toreador if it could be creatively adjusted with other fruit liqueurs? And the Matador sounds amazing...will try!

  • @UnclePete
    @UnclePete Рік тому

    We had a toreador on at work until recently, delicious!

  • @e7engle
    @e7engle Рік тому

    I have really been enjoying a variant of Penicillin using tequila and Mezcal to replace the whiskeys.

  • @maddytaps
    @maddytaps Рік тому

    What was your book that had all the recipes? Love your channel!

  • @hockey_hungry
    @hockey_hungry Рік тому

    Bruh youre at 450k now?!?!?! I remember seeing you at 100k and being like dude this guys gunna be big

  • @mybartender
    @mybartender Рік тому

    Which type of tequila would you say is best for sipping?