Paloma Brava

This sweet-and-sour spin on the classic Paloma was created by Dushan Zaric of Employees Only in New York. A generous dose of freshly squeezed orange and grapefruit juice brings this cocktail to life.

Grapefruit, Lime, and Tequila (Paloma) Sorbet

Tart and sweet with a tequila kick: the classic Mexican cocktail in sorbet form.

Paloma Point (Mezcal Negroni With Grapefruit)

This refreshing drink has more guts than an Americano, more bold flavor than a Paloma, but the best traits of each.

The Upgraded Paloma

This summer refresher from Zac Overman at Seattle's Sitka & Spruce is the perfect example of delayed gratification. Put in some advance work to make a rich, almost buttery sweet-tart grapefruit cordial and you have the makings of a whole pitcher's worth of drinks at a moment's notice.

Prado

Pairing the agave spirit with its old friend, fresh lime juice, the Prado substitutes the margarita's orangey triple sec for a dose of aromatic maraschino liqueur, with the white of half an egg added for extra body (since accurately dividing an egg white can be a pain, you can go ahead and mix two drinks and share one with a friend).

Frozen Mezcal Palomas

This is a summer cocktail you won't soon forget. It's bright and tart like a margarita, but not too sweet, and the soft, floral side of grapefruit comes forward, along with perfectly balanced bitterness. The key here, though, is the base spirit. You may think of mezcal as smoky, but the smoke from roasted agave is just a whisper in this cocktail, alongside savory, olive oil–like flavors, allowed to shine with help from a bit of salt.

Guava Margarita (Guavarita)

This easy Guava Margarita (Guavarita) recipe yields a fresh and fruity cocktail that's just as good for a boozy brunch as it is for your next Taco Tuesday or Cinco de Mayo menu.

Siesta

This spin on the Hemingway Daiquiri was created in 2006 by Katie Stipe. Tequila adds warmth to bitter Campari; it's a luxurious cocktail that's a bit like sipping candied grapefruit peel.

Mojalisco

If you like the flavors of a Dark and Stormy, Moscow Mule, or Mojito, you'll love the Mojalisco.

The Two-One-Two

Created by New York bartender and consultant Willy Shine, the Two-One-Two is brilliantly simple, yet has an engagingly complex flavor. Composed of a base of reposado tequila—Partida, one of the better brands to emerge in recent years, is recommended here—the Two-One-Two includes a couple of the agave spirit's most agreeable companions: fresh grapefruit juice, and the Italian amaro Aperol, a bright, bitter liqueur rich with orange peel and rhubarb.