How to Use tequila in a Sentence

tequila

noun
  • At the merch stand; at the tequila bar.
    Lori Majewski, Rolling Stone, 23 Nov. 2025
  • The free app is best played with a shot (or three) of tequila.
    Julia Marzovilla, Marie Claire, 6 Jan. 2021
  • Rum and tequila would be fine, but not ideal.
    Jason O'Bryan, Robb Report, 9 Aug. 2025
  • So why do so many celebrities want to get in on the tequila game?
    Jonah Flicker, Robb Report, 13 Apr. 2021
  • The blue agave plant used for tequila is fully grown in six years.
    Oj Lima, Bon Appétit, 22 July 2022
  • At the time, Kim shared that her new drink of choice was tequila.
    Joelle Goldstein, Peoplemag, 5 Oct. 2023
  • Add ice and tequila, and then shake two or three times to combine.
    Jeff Burkhart, The Mercury News, 13 June 2024
  • Here's what to know about the pocket-size tequilas.
    Greta Cross, USA Today, 20 Aug. 2025
  • Add tequila, lemon juice, agave, and cracked black pepper.
    Claudia Alarcón, Forbes.com, 23 May 2026
  • Add an extra pour of tequila or liqueur for $1 all day.
    Kaycee Sloan, Cincinnati Enquirer, 20 Feb. 2026
  • Topo Chico, lime juice and tequila, all to taste, over a bunch of ice.
    Abigail Rosenthal, Houston Chronicle, 22 June 2020
  • Guests can choose from about 100 tequilas, as well.
    Joe Mutascio, IndyStar, 20 Feb. 2026
  • Why, tequila and mezcal, of course.
    Brock Keeling, Oc Register, 19 Sep. 2025
  • The steak is brushed with a garnish of oil and spices, doused with tequila and set on fire.
    Gabi De La Rosa, Chron, 9 Nov. 2022
  • Three shots of tequila were arranged in front of an empty seat.
    Tom Freston, Air Mail, 15 Nov. 2025
  • This makes for a great sipping tequila and has a nice round finish.
    Katarina Avendano, Good Housekeeping, 17 Aug. 2022
  • But notably absent from all of this is tequila.
    Jason O'Bryan, Robb Report, 20 Sep. 2025
  • Like tequila, mezcal is a spirit made from agave plants.
    Sean Timberlake, Sacbee.com, 20 Dec. 2025
  • Toni’s parents were out of town, and the girls were drinking tequila.
    Gregory Yeestaff Writer, Los Angeles Times, 14 July 2022
  • There’s also plenty of tequila drinks in the house — er, tent.
    Connie Ogle, Miami Herald, 19 Feb. 2025
  • The two then toast to this, presumably with their brand's tequila.
    Lauren Huff, Entertainment Weekly, 22 Oct. 2025
  • If tequila is your spirit of choice, this is an easy cocktail recipe to keep in mind.
    Katlyn Moncada, Better Homes & Gardens, 5 Jan. 2022
  • For beachy vibes, in place of the tequila, try pisco, rum, or cachaca.
    Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 3 May 2024
  • Kendall Jenner launched a tequila brand.
    Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 26 Jan. 2026
  • Add the tequila, simple syrup, orange liqueur and lime juice to the glass and swirl to mix.
    Jais Tollette, USA TODAY, 28 Dec. 2022
  • El Cockfight is a mezcal and tequila bar with a cool rooftop vibe.
    Amanda Ogle, Travel + Leisure, 23 Aug. 2025
  • If made with tequila or mezcal, it’s called a Bloody Maria.
    The New York Times News Service Syndicate, Denver Post, 28 Oct. 2025
  • That's when DeGeneres joked that some tequila might do the trick.
    Chloe Melas, CNN, 18 Nov. 2021
  • Last year, the TV hosts and friends were taking tequila shots on air.
    Amber Randall, sun-sentinel.com, 31 Dec. 2020
  • The lighter toast gives the tequila less oak influence than a heavier char.
    Gina Pace, Forbes, 31 Oct. 2024

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