Ready to get talli with Tequila?

It's National Tequila Day today. With tequila finding its way into Margaritas, Sangrias and other cocktails on beverage lists across the city, we decided it was time to raise a toast to the Mexican liquor and proclaim, Tequila-aaah! Melissa D'costa shows you how...

It's National Tequila Day today. With tequila finding its way into Margaritas, Sangrias and other cocktails on beverage lists across the city, we decided it was time to raise a toast to the Mexican liquor and proclaim, Tequila-aaah! Melissa D'costa shows you how...

Escape with the Sea Dragon
The Sea Dragon is essentially a tequila shot, which has a sweet and sour taste that's similar to the vodka-based Kamikaze. Made with tequila, gin, rum, vodka and blue curacao, this drink is one potent combination.
For Rs 325, plus taxes. At Amboli Bar and Kitchen, ground floor, Meridien building, near SBI ATM, Caesar Road, Amboli, Andheri (W). Call: 26780022



18 Tillu00a0I Die. We wish.
The cocktail named after the song immortalised by singer Bryan Adams hopes to capture the same sentiment using a mix of tequila, triple sec, lime and pomegranate juice. Not too strong. Not too mild. We like.
For Rs 250. At Xtreme Sports Bar, Rustom Sidhwa Marg, behind Citibank, opposite Residency Hotel, Fort. Call: 9833321322

Instant trip to Guadalajara
The cocktail that takes its name from the second largest city in Mexico is made using tequila, triple sec, lime and a dash of fruity pomegranate juice.
For Rs 395 plus taxes. At Busaba, 4 Mandlik Road, Colaba. Call: 22043769

Sip on a Gol-Gappa Margarita
Adding a desi twist to the margarita, Sun-n-Sand's Golgappa Margarita is refreshingly tangy, zingy and spicy. Tequila, triple sec, salt, lime juice, sugar syrup and Pani Puri masala go into the making of this drink, said to be an instant hit with chaat lovers. In case you missed why it's called the golgappa margarita, the pani puri, green chillies and chopped coriander it comes garnished with, will drive the point home.
Foru00a0Rs 350, plus taxes. At Sun-n-Sand Hotel, 39, Juhu Beach. Call: 66938888

Greed and Lust
Elbo Room's 7 Sins Cocktails draws inspiration from the biblical list of don't-dos. The two cocktails: Greed made with tequila, triple sec and mango juice; and Lust made with tequila, blue curacao, lemon juice and lime cordial, encourage you to give into impulse and temptation. While Greed is a vibrant yellow drink, Lust is a fiery blue.
Foru00a0Rs 500 each. At Elbo Room, ground floor, Sant Kutir, off Linking Road, Khar (W). Call: 26483316

Get an instant kick from Sangria Romano
If you shy away from ordering a Sangria because it's not strong enough for you, we suggest you try Villa 39's Sangria Romano. Made with Port Wine, tequila, Blush Wine, Galliano, grape and apple juice, it's the tequila that adds that extra kick to this cocktail.
For Rs 375. At Villa 39, Amarchand Mansion, 60, Madam Cama Road, Colaba. Call: 66573939

Count some Queen Sheeps
Also referred to as the Frozen Drink (Queen? Frozen? Hmmm ufffd), Queen Sheeps is made with tequila, bananas and strawberry crush. The fruity flavours blend well with the tequila. Said to be a popular drink with the women.
For Rs 225. At Marimba Lounge, Dream Square, C-18 Dalia Estate, near Fun Republic, Andheri, (W). Call: 9833300526