4 Easy + Elevated Summer Tequila Cocktails

Get the look: Confetti Coasters, Chelsea Barware, Color Pop Round Tray, Bormioli Rocco Bodega Glassware, Angular Wood Lanterns
Photo by Zack Kalter

Summer parties might look a bit different this year, one thing’s for sure: you’re probably craving a cocktail now more than ever! West Elm has teamed up with Tequila Don Julio to bring you delicious tequila recipes for all your summer party needs, whether you’re hosting a Zoom happy hour, a socially distant poolside bash or simply enjoying a drink on your patio solo.

Take a look at four easy tequila cocktails below, made specially with Tequila Don Julio Blanco by mixologists across the country, and follow the #SummerOnWithDon hashtag for more recipes, entertaining tips & cocktail inspiration. P.S. Want to win a trip to Mexico in 2021 and $5000 from West Elm? See all the details and enter here!

Peachy Paloma

Recipe by Makeda Gebre
Get the look: Bormioli Rocco Bodega Glassware, Confetti Coasters, Copenhagen Serving Bowls, Belgian Flax Linen Napkins

You’ll need:
– 1 1/2 oz Tequila Don Julio Blanco
– 1 oz fresh grapefruit juice
– 1/2 oz agave
– Muddled peach slice

Preparation:
1. Muddle peach in a shaker.

2. Add remaining ingredients to the shaker including Tequila Don Julio Blanco, fresh grapefruit juice and agave; add ice and shake well.

3. Strain contents into a rocks glass over fresh ice and garnish with a chili salt rim and lime wedge.

Don of All Dons

Recipe by Josh Davis
Get the look: Bormioli Rocco Bodega Glassware, Stone Octagonal Coasters, Pop Color Reed Table Runner, Fluted Acrylic Ice Bucket

You’ll need:
– 1 1/2 oz Tequila Don Julio Blanco
– 3/4 oz fresh lime juice
– 1/2 oz pomegranate juice
– Ginger beer to top
– Blackberries and mint leaves (for garnish)

Preparation:
1. Combine Tequila Don Julio Blanco, fresh lime juice and pomegranate juice into a cocktail shaker with ice. Shake well.

2. Strain contents into a rocks glass over fresh ice and top with ginger beer.

3. Garnish with a mint leave and blackberries.

Spicy Margarita

Recipe by Stephanie Dumont 
Get the look: Bormioli Rocco Bodega Glassware, Acrylic Pitcher, Wood & Resin Coasters, Cotton Canvas Placemats

You’ll need:
– 1 1/2 oz Tequila Don Julio Blanco
– 1 oz fresh lime juice
– 1/2 oz agave
– Muddled jalapeño

Preparation:
1. Muddle jalapeno in a shaker.

2. Add remaining ingredients to the shaker including Tequila Don Julio Blanco, fresh lime juice and agave; add ice and shake well.

3. Strain contents into a rocks glass over fresh ice and garnish with a salt rim and lime wheel.

Supply & Demand

Recipe by Tiffanie Barriere
Get the look: Bormioli Rocco Bodega Glassware, Confetti Coasters, Fishnet Woven Placemats, Acrylic Pitcher, Frayed Edge Napkins

You’ll need:
– 1.5 oz Tequila Don Julio Blanco
– 1 oz fresh pineapple juice
– 0.5 oz fresh lime juice
– 3-4 oz. club soda

Preparation:
1. Combine Tequila Don Julio Blanco, fresh pineapple juice and fresh lime juice in a shaker with ice. Shake well.
2. Strain over fresh ice into a rocks glass and top with club soda.