Summer tequila menu with palomas, shrimp tacos, charred corn, green salsa, and lime cheesecake bars

A citrus-bright tequila menu built for relaxed summer sharing.

Start with smoky grapefruit palomas and cool tomatillo salsa, then bring grilled shrimp tacos and warm poblano esquites to the table.

Chill the tequila-lime cheesecake bars ahead so the final course is ready when the July 24 gathering winds down.

The recipes

National Tequila Day

Smoky Paloma

The smoky grapefruit paloma opens this National Tequila Day menu with fresh citrus, lively bubbles, and a restrained chile-salt rim.

Prep Time
15 min
Cook Time
0 min
Total Time
15 min
Servings
4
Difficulty
Easy
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Tequila-Lime Shrimp Tacos

For the July 24 gathering, quick-marinated grilled shrimp tacos bring the substantial main, with crunchy lime cabbage alongside the creamy corn.

Prep Time
25 min
Cook Time
15 min
Total Time
40 min
Servings
6
Difficulty
Easy
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Poblano Esquites

Warm charred poblano esquites give the tequila-night spread a smoky, spoonable side that complements the shrimp tacos without repeating their crisp topping.

Prep Time
20 min
Cook Time
20 min
Total Time
40 min
Servings
6
Difficulty
Easy
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Avocado Tomatillo Salsa

Cool avocado tomatillo salsa adds fresh acidity and baked-chip crunch to the agave-inspired celebration before and alongside the grilled main.

Prep Time
20 min
Cook Time
15 min
Total Time
35 min
Servings
8
Difficulty
Easy
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Tequila-Lime Bars

Make tequila-lime cheesecake bars a day ahead to give the National Tequila Day table a cool, creamy finish with clean party-ready slices.

Prep Time
30 min
Cook Time
35 min
Total Time
65 min
Servings
16
Difficulty
Medium
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