6 Infused Tequilas for a Twist on Your Next Cocktail
As tequila consumption continues to rise, it's no wonder that distillers are looking to create new product extensions. Infused tequilas are flavored using fruits, spices, peppers, or even herbs. Like traditional tequilas, they can be enjoyed on their own, or in cocktails. Distillers are getting creative, with single flavors and combinations of flavors such as grapefruit hibiscus or pineapple jalapeño. Whether you are a fan of spice, sweet, sour, or fruity, there’s likely a flavor out there for you.
Dulce Vida Tequila Pineapple Jalapeño
Founded in Austin, Texas in 2009, Dulce Vida Tequila offers a range of infused tequilas made with 100% Blue Weber agave. The tequilas are produced in Jalisco, Mexico in the village of San Ignacio Cerro Gordo at Campanario, are USDA-certified organic and use real fruit for flavor. In addition to the Real Pineapple Tequila, Dulce Vida also has Lime Tequila, and Grapefruit Tequila.
1800 Cucumber & Jalapeño Tequila
1800 is one of the more well-known brands to delve into the infused tequila game. 1800 Tequilas uses its classic silver tequila as a base before infusing cucumber and jalapeño flavors into the spirit. The result is a refreshingly crisp taste with subtle spicy notes. In addition to the cucumber and jalapeño flavor, 1800 also offers a coconut-infused tequila.
El Padrino De Mi Tierra Tropical Mango Tequila
El Padrino has a line of infused tequilas made from fruit extracts and blanco. There are six different flavors: Tropical Mango, Clementine Coconut Spicy Cucumber, Lime, and Passion Fruit. El Padrino creates its infused tequilas in Tequila, Jalisco, Mexico in the family-owned Maestri distillery. The Tropical Mango has a sweet, clean, smooth taste full of natural mango and pineapple notes.
21 Seeds Valencia Orange Tequila
21 Seeds makes its infused tequila with a blanco tequila base and a tropical flavor such as real orange. 21 Seeds also makes Cucumber Jalapeño and Grapefruit Hibiscus-infused tequilas. The Valencia Orange has a subtle sweet orange flavor that is not too overpowering. This female-founded company is solely focused on creating fresh approachable infused tequilas.
Painted Donkey Watermelon Tequila
If watermelon is your fruit of choice, then the Painted Donkey Watermelon Tequila is an ideal choice for either a fruity margarita or with a splash of seltzer. Painted Donkey also offers a Grapefruit, Lime, and Pineapple infused tequilas. Produced in Jalisco, Mexico by the family-owned Destiladora Del Valle De Tequila distillery, Painted Donkey produces its tequila with a mix of tradition and rebellion, which explains the fun flavors.
Madam Paleta Pineapple Blanco Tequila
Madam Palenta Pineapple Blanco Tequila is produced using 100% blue agave and infused with natural flavors. The bold pineapple-flavored tequila is made in Jalisco, Mexico. As the name implies, Madam Paleta is a female-founded company and also offers Grapefruit and Tamarind flavored tequilas. Great on the rocks. it can also be used for some creative mixed drinks such as a Pina Colada.