10 Best Tequila Rose Drinks To Try Now (2023 Updated)
Last Updated on November 26, 2023 by Lydia Martin
If you have tried Tequila Rose, the words “strawberries and cream” will ring a bell. It has become viral not just because of its color-changing bottle but for its seamless strawberry cream liqueur flavor.
We have gathered the best Tequila Rose drinks you must try for your date nights or simply sweet night cravings.
Top 10 Must-Try Tequila Rose Drinks
10. Strawberry Shortcake Shots
Dessert cocktails like Strawberry Shortcake Shots are so easy to make, and all you need is a Tequila Rose, cake vodka, and freshly pureed strawberries.
This three-ingredient recipe tastes like a strawberry shortcake creamy shot that you can make in the comfort of your home.
9. Dudi Drop
This popular Dudi Drop has whipped cream, strawberries, and Tequila Rose strawberry cream liqueur.
Strawberries are carved out in the center, making a space to fill in the Tequila Rose, then topped with whipped cream. It’s best to serve in a shot glass with strawberries on top.
8. Neapolitan Shots
Neapolitan has a complex flavor of vanilla, coffee, and strawberry in one drink. This drink is made of 3 layers: first is the coffee liqueur for a coffee flavor at the bottom, next is the Tequila Rose, and the last layer is the white chocolate liquor.
Slowly pour every drink into the shot glass correctly to accomplish the layered-style shot. The drink has rich flavors that could overpower the taste of alcohol but would still make an incredibly fun drink.
7. Strawberry-Almond White Chocolate Cocktail
Strawberry-Almond White Chocolate is something you want to make if you’re into a creamy and milky drink.
This cocktail has an amaretto liqueur, almond-flavored liqueur, Tequila Rose strawberry cream liqueur, chocolate liqueur, milk, and fresh strawberries for garnish.
You can opt to add a lemon-lime soda to fizz up your Strawberry-Almond White Chocolate cocktail.
6. The Strawberry Kiss Cocktail
Strawberry Kiss is a crowd-pleaser cocktail because it’s an easy tequila drink. This recipe has multiple variations, but all you need is to blend the fresh strawberries, Tequila Rose, almond milk, vanilla vodka, and ice.
If you don’t have a blender as a mixer, you can muddle a strawberry and add all the other liquid ingredients in a shaker with ice.
5. Chocolate Covered Strawberry Shooters
Chocolate Covered Strawberry Shooters combines Tequila Rose, chocolate liqueur, cake vodka, fresh strawberries, and an option to add light cream or milk.
You don’t want to miss this creamy pink Chocolate Covered Strawberry Shooter. It has a heart-shaped strawberry in a drink and is served in a chocolate-dipped-rim glass.
4. Cupid’s Panties Layered Shots
Cupid’s Panties Layered Shots is an entertaining and seductive pink drink that’s easy to prepare. This pink cocktail is a must-try when you want to have fun shots on a special occasion like Valentine’s Day.
This layered-shot calls for a three-ingredient: Tequila Rose, white chocolate liqueur, and whipped cream. It has a classic chocolate strawberry flavor that you’ll love on every shot.
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3. The Rhubarb Rose Cocktail
The Rhubarb Rose or Rhubarb Rose Strawberry Cream Cocktail has a simple syrup infused with strawberries, rhubarb, sugar, and stevia.
In making the Rhubarb Rose cocktail, you’ll need to mix the infused-simple syrup with a half shot of tequila, Tequila Rose, and club soda. It is a tequila variation of the Rosemary & Rhubarb vodka cocktail.
2. The Pink Russian Cocktail
The Pink Russian cocktail is a great twist on the White Russian cocktail. Pink Russian mixes up Tequila Rose strawberry cream liqueur, vodka, coffee liqueur, and a half & half, which is equal parts of milk and cream. [1]
You can adjust the half & half mixture if you want it to be more creamy and less sweet or vice versa.
Mix the ingredients in a shaker, strain, and serve in a rocks glass with strawberries on top.
1. French Kiss Shots
French Kiss Shot or RumChata French Kiss Shot is a fruity and creamy layered drink. It’s made of grenadine placed at the bottom of a shot glass, followed by a rum-based cream liqueur.
Tequila Rose is the top layer among the three liquid ingredients. Garnished with whipped cream, and add some sprinkles (optional).
FAQs
What soda is good with Tequila Rose?
Club soda is a good mix with Tequila Rose, and this combination would make an excellent Strawberry Cream Soda cocktail. This carbonated drink will add sparkle to the smooth and rich taste of Tequila Rose.
Is Tequila Rose a good drink?
Yes. Tequila Rose is a good drink because of its sweetness, rich flavor, and texture. It can go with anything and makes a good pair for those fruity and lush cocktails.
Also, Tequila Rose is a versatile pink drink applicable for replacing cream in any cocktail.
What kind of drink is Tequila Rose?
Tequila Rose is a cream liqueur made with Mexican tequila and a mixture of strawberry-flavored cream liqueur. It remained the world’s best-selling strawberry cream liqueur made by the McCormick Distilling Company. [2]
Can Tequila Rose make you drunk?
Yes, Tequila Rose can make you drunk, especially if you consume it on its own. But this strawberry cream liqueur has a lower alcohol content of 15% ABV than the 40% to 50% ABV of a normal Mexican tequila.
Do you have to refrigerate Tequila Rose?
No, you don’t have to refrigerate Tequila Rose. You can store it at a cool room temperature, just like any other cream liqueur. However, once a bottle of Tequila Rose is opened, it should be refrigerated after drinking and consumed within six months.
On A Final Note
Tequila Rose isn’t just for sipping but also for delicious cocktails and shooters. A cream liqueur, like Tequila Rose, is a versatile drink that you can pair up with many flavors.
You can blend and mix it with other ingredients like coffee liqueur, white or chocolate liqueur, milk, and many more.
References:
- https://www.foodnetwork.com/how-to/packages/food-network-essentials/what-is-half-and-half
- https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/when-its-pink-its-ready-to-drink-300653309.html
