Whether you’ve only ever had a pre-mixed margarita from the club or you consider cocktail making an art form, this list of ten best tequila brands for making margaritas will keep your celebration going long after the sun has gone down.

There are three main types of tequila; blanco, reposado, and anejo, although you’ll find joven (in between blanco and reposado) and extra anejo tequila (matured longer) online as well.

There’s also Mezcal, a liquor akin to tequila but oven cooked with any type of agave including the wild stuff.

Blanco tequila is the type most often served in a basic margarita or cocktail mix. The unaged tequila tastes more of the agave plant and citrus than the aged tequila versions, plus it’s generally a much cheaper priced option.

Reposado and anejo tequilas are recommended for experienced mixologists looking for a specific taste – they are darker in color, aged in barrels, and gain a heavy but smoother flavor from the distillation process.

You’ll find they also come in very handy for relaxation and quiet sipping or a tequila shot if you’re feeling more reckless.

The following list combines the three tequila types to make a kick ass list of spirits to make your margarita experience a better one.

1. Casa Dragones Blanco

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This small batch premium tequila is the ideal liquor to craft the perfect margarita. Made 100% from the blue agave plant, Dragones features unique distillation process resulting in a super smooth taste with hints of citrus, peppers, and cloves.

Priced from $72.99 per 750ml bottle it’s the most expensive tequila blanco on our list but essential for your top quality tequila margarita recipe. Mixed simply with fresh lime juice and triple sec, a Casa Dragones Blanco margarita will be unforgettable.

2. El Tesoro Anejo Tequila