Updated March 2026
There is no official best tequila chaser. Tequila is a US type. A chaser is the 0% soda, juice, or beer you drink after the pour — it is not a legal type. Typical US lots sit at 40% Casamigos current NOM is 1609 (Diageo, Atotonilco El Alto); 1416 is historical. A 1.5-ounce 40% pour is one NIAAA drink even if the chaser is sweet. No 2026 ranking.
Related: tequila soda, tequila mixers, Casamigos chaser.
Chaser vs pour
| Language | 1.5 oz drinks |
|---|---|
| Typical US tequila | 1.00 |
| Casamigos NOM | 1.00 at 40% |
| Soda / juice chaser | 0 |
| Best chaser | — |
Count the tequila, not the chase. Pour math: tequila drinks.
Sources
- 27 CFR 5.148. Typical US 40%. Casamigos NOM 1609 / 1416.
- NIAAA December 2025.
- is 27 CFR 5.148