What To Mix With Don Julio Tequila: 10 Mixers (2023 Updated)
Last Updated on January 7, 2023 by Lydia Martin
If there’s a bottle of tequila that continues to stun and impress mixologists, it is Don Julio 1942.
This tequila is considered the star of many drinks and works like magic in cocktails.
So, we’ve rounded up the top 10 essential pairings to spike up this sophisticated tequila.
Here’s what to mix with Don Julio tequila to make Mexican-style cocktails.
Top 10 Mixers To Spike Up Don Julio Tequila
10. Orange Juice
Turn your tequila into a Don Julio Sunrise cocktail by adding orange juice and a splash of grenadine.
Prep Time: 2 minutes
Total Time: 2 minutes
Ingredients:
- 2oz Don Julio Blanco
- 4-5oz Orange Juice
- Splash of Grenadine
Instructions: Combine all the ingredients in a mixing glass. Stir well and strain into a salt-rimmed highball glass.
Serving: 1
9. Lemonade
Make a simple quench thirst Tequila Lemonade drink with your Blanco tequila and fresh lemonade.
Prep Time: 2 minutes
Total Time: 2 minutes
Ingredients:
- 2oz Don Julio Blanco
- 6oz Lemonade
Instructions: Add tequila and lemonade to a highball glass with ice. Stir and serve with optional mint leaves on top.
Serving: 1
8. Malbec Wine
Create a fancy red cocktail called Suave Agave by mixing Reposado tequila with a red Malbec wine [1] plus pomegranate juice.
Prep Time: 3 minutes
Total Time: 3 minutes
Ingredients:
- 1oz Don Julio Reposado
- 2oz Malbec Wine
- 1oz Pomegranate Juice
- 1oz Simple Syrup
Instructions: Mix all the ingredients in a cocktail shaker filled with ice, shake well, and strain into a wine glass. Serve and enjoy.
Serving: 1
7. Fresh Grapefruit Juice
Bring your Reposado tequila and blend it with fresh grapefruit juice to make a Don Julio Paloma.
Prep Time: 3 minutes
Total Time: 3 minutes
Ingredients:
- 2oz Don Julio Reposado
- 2oz Grapefruit Juice (freshly squeezed)
- ½oz Lime Juice
- ½oz Agave Nectar
Instructions: Pour all the ingredients into a mixing glass with ice, stir, and strain into a glass over ice. Serve it with optional soda water on top.
Serving: 1
6. Limeade
Don Julio tequila with limeade and bitter-sweet tonic water [2] can turn into a fizzy Tequila Limeade drink.
Prep Time: 3 minutes
Total Time: 3 minutes
Ingredients:
- 2oz Don Julio Blanco
- 4oz Limeade
- 2oz Tonic Water
- 1pc Sprig Mint
Instructions: Muddle sprig mint in a mixing glass, then add ice, tequila, and tonic water. Stir it well, strain it into a highball glass, then top it with tonic water.
Serving: 1
5. Triple Sec
Make a tequila twist on a classic Mai Tai cocktail with triple sec, lime juice, nut syrup, and Blanco tequila.
“Don Julio lived up to its reputation for high-quality tequila…The Blanco expression delivered everything you’d expect”
– Melita Kiely, The Spirits Business Editor
Prep Time: 3 minutes
Total Time: 3 minutes
Ingredients:
- 2oz Don Julio Blanco
- 1oz Triple Sec
- ½oz Nut Syrup
- ½oz Lime Juice
Instructions: Add all the ingredients to a mixing glass with ice, mix well, and strain it into a salt-rimmed lowball glass.
Serving: 1
4. Pineapple Juice
The aromatic flavors of Don Julio 70 Cristalino paired with pineapple juice can create a fruity Don Julio Pineapple cocktail.
Prep Time: 2 minutes
Total Time: 2 minutes
Ingredients:
- 2oz Don Julio 70 Cristalino
- 4-5oz Pineapple Juice
- Splash of Club soda
Instructions: Shake all the ingredients in a cocktail shaker with ice, then strain it into a glass over ice. Serve with a splash of club soda.
Serving: 1
3. Sparkling Water
Making Ranch Water is always easy with Blanco tequila and lime juice topped with sparkling water.
Prep Time: 2 minutes
Total Time: 2 minutes
Ingredients:
- 2oz Don Julio Blanco
- 4-6oz Sparkling Water
- ½oz Lime Juice
Instructions: Pour the tequila and lime juice into a highball glass with ice, then top with sparkling water. Serve it with a lime wedge on top.
Serving: 1
2. Agave Nectar
Turn your classic Margarita into Agave Margarita with Blanco tequila and agave nectar as its sweetener.
Prep Time: 3 minutes
Total Time: 3 minutes
Ingredients:
- 2oz Don Julio Blanco
- ½oz Agave Nectar
- ½oz Triple Sec
- 1oz Lime Juice
Instructions: Mix all the ingredients in a cocktail shaker with ice. Shake until chilled, strain into a glass with ice, then serve with an optional lime wedge.
Serving: 1
1. Club Soda
Another simple yet refreshing Blanco Soda cocktail is made by adding club soda to your Blanco tequila.
Prep Time: 2 minutes
Total Time: 2 minutes
Ingredients:
- 2oz Don Julio Blanco
- 4-6oz Club Soda
Instructions: Add tequila into a highball glass with ice, then top with sparkling water. Serve it with mint leaves on top, then enjoy.
Serving: 1
FAQs
How do you enjoy Don Julio tequila, with or without a mixer?
Both. You can enjoy Don Julio tequila with mixers to make cocktails or savor it neatly without a mixer.
Is Don Julio sipping tequila?
Yes, Don Julio is sipping tequila. It has a great balance of spice, crisp agave flavor, and oakiness, especially the Don Julio Reposado.
In Conclusion
Versatility – it’s our favorite thing about tequila, especially with Don Julio.
Whether it’s Blanco, Reposado, or Cristalino, your cocktail with Don Julio will kick off your warm days.
Don’t end your Don Julio tequila journey alone on rocks-glass or shots.
Start making artisan cocktails and level up your bottle of Don Julio by adding the ideal mixers we recommend above.
References:
- https://www.bbcgoodfood.com/howto/what-is-malbec-wine
- https://www.usatoday.com/story/money/food/2022/07/20/what-is-in-tonic-water/10048167002/
Lydia Martin hails from Redmond, Washington, where you’ll find some of the best cocktail bars and distilleries that offer a great mix of local drinks. She used to work as a bar manager in Paris and is a self-taught mixologist whose passion for crafting unique cocktails led her to create Liquor Laboratory. Lydia can whip up a mean Margarita in seconds! Contact at [email protected] or learn more about us here.
