How to Use tequila in a Sentence

tequila

noun
  • Add the tequila and lime to a tall glass filled with ice.
    — Amanda Schuster, Forbes, 11 June 2021
  • Chill the Topo Chico in the fridge and the tequila in the freezer at least overnight, but the longer the better.
    — Katlyn Moncada, Better Homes & Gardens, 31 Mar. 2025
  • The free app is best played with a shot (or three) of tequila.
    — Julia Marzovilla, Marie Claire, 6 Jan. 2021
  • At the time, Kim shared that her new drink of choice was tequila.
    — Joelle Goldstein, Peoplemag, 5 Oct. 2023
  • Topo Chico, lime juice and tequila, all to taste, over a bunch of ice.
    — Abigail Rosenthal, Houston Chronicle, 22 June 2020
  • The Penicillin #2 is the same but with tequila as a base and a mezcal float.
    — Jason O'Bryan, Robb Report, 14 May 2022
  • Add the tequila, simple syrup, orange liqueur and lime juice to the glass and swirl to mix.
    — Jais Tollette, USA TODAY, 28 Dec. 2022
  • 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
  • This is a tequila meant to be sipped in a tumbler, not slurped down in a shot glass.
    — Ron Hart, SPIN, 22 Nov. 2023
  • So why do so many celebrities want to get in on the tequila game?
    — Jonah Flicker, Robb Report, 13 Apr. 2021
  • Last year, the TV hosts and friends were taking tequila shots on air.
    — Amber Randall, sun-sentinel.com, 31 Dec. 2020
  • So the couple bought some Patron tequila and planned on a night out at the movies.
    — Eileen Kelley, sun-sentinel.com, 8 Mar. 2022
  • That's when DeGeneres joked that some tequila might do the trick.
    — Chloe Melas, CNN, 18 Nov. 2021
  • The blue agave plant used for tequila is fully grown in six years.
    — Oj Lima, Bon Appétit, 22 July 2022
  • The bride’s friend Henri Bergmann DJed for the rest of the night as waiters passed around tequila shots.
    — Alexandra MacOn, Vogue, 23 July 2021
  • To make: Place all the seeds and pulp of one kiwano in a blender, along with tequila, Grand Marnier and lime juice.
    — Kim Grundy, USA TODAY, 23 Oct. 2022
  • This tangy treat with just a hint of salt is sure to make any tequila fan with a sweet tooth swoon.
    — Paul Stephen, ExpressNews.com, 1 July 2020
  • Add ice and tequila, and then shake two or three times to combine.
    — Jeff Burkhart, The Mercury News, 13 June 2024
  • Add tequila and juice: Add tequila and fresh lime juice to glass with ice.
    — Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 9 Apr. 2024
  • These tequilas are aged longer and have a stronger flavor.
    — Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 9 Apr. 2024
  • The mango in the margarita is super fresh and the tequila is top shelf.
    — Bon Appétit Contributor, Bon Appétit, 5 Oct. 2023
  • Toni’s parents were out of town, and the girls were drinking tequila.
    — Gregory Yeestaff Writer, Los Angeles Times, 14 July 2022
  • The Parrot in a Pear Tree made with tequila, pear liqueur and apple brandy.
    — Tirion Morris, The Arizona Republic, 18 Nov. 2020
  • Three new video spots from the tequila brand see Bilson reprise the role of Summer Roberts.
    — Hannah Malach, WWD, 1 Aug. 2024
  • And if the name sounds familiar, some Agave species are used to make tequila.
    — Paul Cappiello, The Courier-Journal, 20 June 2020
  • For beachy vibes, in place of the tequila, try pisco, rum, or cachaca.
    — Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 3 May 2024
  • There’s also plenty of tequila drinks in the house — er, tent.
    — Connie Ogle, Miami Herald, 19 Feb. 2025
  • But don’t fall for the hype that choosing a tequila made from 100 percent agave changes the impact.
    — Erica Sweeney, Men's Health, 12 Dec. 2022
  • They are also accused of pouring tequila on the alleged victim and lighting him on fire.
    — Aaron Katersky, ABC News, 23 July 2025
  • Bats are also key pollinators for a wide range of plants, according to Medellín, including agave, the plant used to make tequila.
    — Anna Tunkova, CNN Money, 15 Aug. 2025

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