Tequila

The best margaritas start with 100% agave tequila and fresh lime, never a bottled mix. From there, a homemade syrup or a chile-salt rim makes the drink your own.

Try San Antonio's own Chispa Margarita, a sweet-heat Pineapple Jalapeño Margarita, or a Tamarind Margarita with añejo tequila. My Spicy Paloma pairs grapefruit with jalapeño simple syrup.

Want to keep the fiesta going? Head over to my Cinco de Mayo recipes.