Celebrate! 22 tequila recipes from the L.A. Times Test Kitchen

The margarita is one of the favorite drinks at Malo’s.

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July 24, 2013 10:04 AM PT

Go ahead and have your way with tequila -- using these recipes. From a classic margarita to creative cocktails, chipotle roasted salmon to tequila fettuccini. Just remember to drink -- and eat -- responsibly. Cheers!

Recipe: El Coyote margarita

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This margarita-martini hybrid mingles spicy jalapeno-infused tequila with sticky sweet triple sec, fresh-squeezed orange juice, lime juice and salty olive juice for an oddly refreshing liquor-forward drink. Click here for the recipe. (Anne Cusack / Los Angeles Times)

The Angelina cocktail served at Mas Malo in Los Angeles.

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There’s tequila in the marinade.
Recipe: Chipotle roasted salmon
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This decadent margarita is finished with a dusting of gold leaf. Click here for the recipe. (Glenn Koenig / Los Angeles Times)

Add a little something extra with flavored butter.
Recipe: Grilled corn with tequila-lime butter
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Blood orange margaritas from Marix.

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This cocktail is a blend of fresh juices -- plus three liquors.
Recipe: Cherimoya cocktail
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A horseradish and pomegranate margarita.

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Cilantro margarita from Las Brisas del Valle

Las Brisas del Valle’s margarita gets its unique flavors from fresh cilantro and limoncello, the blended drink frozen until slushy before serving. Click here for the recipe. (Daniel Hennesey / For The Times)

A Culinary SOS request from California Pizza Kitchen.
Recipe: Chicken tequila fettuccine
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Recipe: Blood orange jalapeno margarita

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This margarita is made with Casa Vieja tequila, a “kosher for Passover” tequila. Click here for the recipe. (Carlos Chavez / Los Angeles Times)

Recipe: Ruby red grapefruit margarita

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Frozen limeade adds necessary tartness while creating a smooth, even consistency in this slushy creation. Click here for the recipe. (Ken Hively / Los Angeles Times)