Tequila Rose is the original strawberry cream liqueur, and they really want you to know it.
This innovative alcoholic beverage was created twenty years ago and was the first of its kind to combine the pungent tang of tequila with the smooth and luscious flavor of strawberry cream.
Known now for its vibrant pink color and rich decadent taste – Tequila Rose liqueur has become a popular drink among people whose alcoholic preferences fall more on the sweeter side.
The liqueur’s rosy color and addictive quality has also made it popular among women and it is constantly marketed as “a real girl’s drink”.
Over two decades, Tequila Rose has become so popular that it is now even used in an array of delicious cocktails, with each recipe elevating the drink’s infamous flavor. But what Tequila Rose drinks are the best ones?
Down below I have compiled a list of the 20 most amazing Tequila Rose drinks recipes currently available online. So if you love this luxurious pink drink, these cocktails are the ones you should be making.
1. The Strawberry Kiss Cocktail (By Xameliax)
The first recipe on the list is for the Strawberry Kiss – a sweet and delicious cocktail that is perfect for a quiet drink at home, or as a vibrant addition to any celebration.
The decadent cocktail takes the iconic flavor of Tequila Rose and combines it with almond milk, vanilla vodka and fresh strawberries.
Creating a cocktail that is bursting with a rich and sinful flavor that will be remembered for years to come.
2. The Pink Russian Cocktail (By Tipsy Bartender)
If there is one cocktail that encapsulates all the sweetness and richness of a restaurant dessert – it’s a White Russian.
So imagine a White Russian that uses Tequila Rose as its primary ingredient!
Just take the iconic White Russian ingredients of coffee liqueur and vodka and mix them with some Tequila Rose instead of milk.
We promise you won’t be disappointed!
3. The Rhubarb Rose Cocktail (By Sumptuous Spoonfuls)
Even a hardcore Tequila Rose lover will understand that the iconic pink drink can taste a little sickly.
That is why I have included the Rhubarb Rose cocktail on the list! This sharp and fruity cocktail is made from a combination of rhubarb simple syrup and tequila before the cocktail is given a final Tequila Rose top-up.
If you want a smooth and refreshing cocktail for the summer season, then this cocktail needs to be added to your list.
4. Chocolate Covered Strawberry Shooters (By Our Crafty Cocktails)
If you are not in the mood for a decadent cocktail, how about a devilish shot?
Strawberry Shooters were made to capture the essence of a chocolate-coated strawberry – with the shot combining Tequila Rose, chocolate liqueur and cake vodka with a splash of light cream.
Finish the drink off with a chocolate-covered rim and you have shot unlike any other.
5. Strawberry-Almond White Chocolate Cocktail (By Wildflour’s Kitchen)
Another simple cocktail that helps to enhance the flavor of Tequila Rose liqueur, this recipe is arguably the sweetest on the list.
Made from a startling combination of Tequila Rose, white chocolate liqueur, amaretto liqueur and milk – this cocktail is perfect for serving in a delicate champagne flute.
Although it may sound too much, I promise this cocktail is delicious and addictive.
6. Cupid’s Panties Layered Shots (By Seduction In The Kitchen)
Here is another shot that will simply make your mouth water!
Made from a seductive blend of Tequila Rose and chocolate liqueur, this layered shot can be enjoyed with anyone with a sweet tooth.
It is also best when served with a topping of freshly whipped cream – yum!
7. Neapolitan Shots (By Cooking With Janica)
If you are going to make a shot, why not make one that combines 3 liqueurs at once?
These Neopolitan shooters combine 3 layers of Tequila Rose, Kahlua and Godiva white chocolate liqueur to create a drink that looks and tastes like ice cream.
When searching for your next favorite dessert shot, always keep this beauty in mind.
8. Chocolate Covered Strawberry Martini (By Our Wabi Sabi Life)
Because Tequila Rose cocktails are pink and sweet by nature, this makes them the perfect accompaniment to a Valentine’s Day celebration.
And none more so than the Chocolate Covered Strawberry Martini!
This decadent cocktail puts a fresh spin on the classic martini and combines Tequila Rose with chocolate liqueur, chocolate syrup and pink sanding sugar.
What more could you ask for?
9. Dudi Drop (By Crystal Mixer)
Another classic Tequila Rose shot, the Dudi Drop takes a more simple approach to reinventing the delicious pink beverage.
For this shot all you need is a cold bottle of Tequila Rose, fresh strawberries and whipped cream – it’s really that easy!
And sometimes it’s the simple things in life that are the best.
10. Tequila Rose Strawberry Popsicles (By Pass The Sushi)
If you are interested in serving your Tequila Rose shots in a new and inventive way, why not make them perfect for the summer and turn them into popsicles!
This simple and unique recipe takes Tequila Rose and blends it with fresh strawberries and Greek yoghurt to create a refreshing and creamy frozen treat.
It’s always good to shake things up and these popsicles promise to do just that.
11. Strawberry Shortcake Shots (By Spicy Southern Kitchen)
If strawberries were created for one thing, it was for making strawberry shortcakes and now you can have that iconic shortcake flavor in a handy little shot.
This easy-to-prepare recipe combines Tequila Rose with cake vodka and frozen strawberries to create a mini drinkable dessert.
If you want to add a touch of flair, then why not top it with whipped cream and a fresh strawberry?
12. Rose-A-’Rita Cocktail (By Food.com)
The primary alcoholic ingredient in Tequila Rose is tequila, and what else is that used to make? Why, margaritas of course!
So it stands to reason that there would be a recipe for a Tequila Rose margarita. Made from an intoxicating combination of Tequila Rose liqueur and strawberry margarita mix – this cocktail is fruity and tart.
If you are looking for a cocktail that offers more than sweetness, then the Rose-A-’Rita is the drink for you.
13. French Kiss Shots (By Anytime Cocktails)
If you were to mistake this shot for a decadent French cake, you wouldn’t be in the wrong.
The French Kiss is made from a heady mixture of Tequila Rose, RumChata and grenadine – which results in a shot that is sweet and syrupy.
When made correctly, the shot can look very beautiful and delicate, especially when it has been topped with a swirl of whipped cream and sprinkled with pink sugar.
14. Tequila Rose Strawberry Kiss Cocktail (By The Spruce Eats)
Yet another cocktail that prefers to take the simple path.
The Tequila Rose Strawberry Kiss is a light drink that combines the classic pink beverage with chocolate liqueur and light rum.
Because of its smooth and heavenly nature, this cocktail can be enjoyed as a light dessert and is perfect for Valentine’s Day.
15. Candy Rose Cocktail (By Bar None Drinks)
If you want a cocktail that tastes almost exactly like candy, then this delectable recipe is the one you’ve been waiting for.
This unique cocktail mixes classic Tequila Rose with Midori and cranberry juice to create a drink that is tart and fruity.
The flavor of this particular cocktail has been compared to Laffy taffy, but I think it tastes like Jolly Ranchers.
16. Tequila Rose Frappe Cocktail (By Kuletos)
This is a simple and delicious cocktail that combines Tequila Rose liqueur with ice and fresh strawberries.
We know it sounds simple, but sometimes just enjoying the liqueur itself is enough to satisfy your nagging sweet tooth.
This cocktail is served icy cool and is delicious in a sugar-rimmed saucer glass.
17. Buttery Nipple Shot (By Just A Pinch)
Because of its sweet and distinctive flavor, Tequila Rose is exceptionally good in shots and can even be enjoyed as a palette cleanser.
The Buttery Nipple combines the sweet taste of Tequila Rose with buttershots liqueur to make a rich shooter that can only be described as naughty.
If you need something quick in between drinks, then this short promises to deliver on flavor and creaminess.
18. Funfetti Cake Shots (By Tipsy Bartender)
The best thing about Tequila Rose is that it can make shots that simply taste like dessert. And this next recipe promises to deliver a shooter with all the sweetness of a Funfetti birthday cake.
Made from a delicate mixture of Tequila Rose, white chocolate liqueur and cake vodka – this shot can look particularly attractive when served in a glass with a birthday cake icing rim and rainbow sprinkles.
Could this be the true definition of a dessert shot? I sure think so!
19. Strawberry Blonde Cocktail (By Tequila Rose)
Our next recipe actually comes from the Tequila Rose company itself and is considered a tropical alternative to the dessert cocktails that the liqueur is usually used in.
The Strawberry Blonde combines classic Tequila Rose with orange liqueur, lemon liqueur, banana liqueur and spiced rum. Creating a cocktail that transports you to a palm-tree laden island in the middle of the sea.
So why not set sail and make this recipe today.
20. Cap N’ Crunch Shots (By Tipsy Bartender)
For the last entry, I have chosen a delicious shot that takes like sugary breakfast cereal.
Made from Tequila Rose, vanilla vodka, coffee liqueur and grenadine – this cocktail is sweet and simple.
It also looks particularly attractive after it has been topped with whipped cream and a sprinkle of Cap’n Crunch cereal.