Jose Cuervo Authentic Raspberry Margarita 1.75L

Jose Cuervo Authentic Raspberry Margarita 1.75L is a ready-to-drink margarita made with Jose Cuervo Tequila, triple sec, and natural raspberry flavor, bottled at 9.95% ABV. This expression earned an 8.5 out of 10 from Daily Meal, which called it a "standout winner of the night for execution, creativity, and overall taste" in a competitive RTD margarita tasting.

Quick Facts: ABV: 9.95% (19.9 proof)  |  Origin: Tequila, Jalisco, Mexico  |  Style: Ready-to-Drink Flavored Margarita  |  Distillery: La Rojeña (NOM-1122)

Production & Heritage

The tequila at the heart of this blend comes from La Rojeña, the oldest active distillery in Latin America, located in the town of Tequila in Jalisco, Mexico. La Rojeña distills spirit from blue agave — a species cultivated in Jalisco and four neighboring regions of central Mexico. The Raspberry Margarita itself emerged from Jose Cuervo's second "Margarita Shakeup" campaign, a consumer-driven flavor competition that put the final selection directly in drinkers' hands, making this a crowd-sourced winner rather than a standard product-line extension.

Tasting Notes

Aroma: Wild red raspberry leads immediately, followed by ripe orange peel and a subtle undercurrent of dark berry. There is a faint tartness beneath the fruit that hints at cherry and citrus zest.

Taste: The entry delivers a burst of dark berry flavor that lands squarely on the palate. At mid-palate, tart cherry and wine-like notes emerge, adding depth beyond the initial sweetness. Orange and lime weave through every sip, keeping the fruit flavors from becoming one-dimensional.

Finish: A refreshing mixed-citrus finish lifts the palate cleanly, preventing the berry sweetness from lingering too heavily. The length is moderate, closing with a bright lime-and-orange echo.

How to Drink the Raspberry Margarita

Serve straight from the bottle over plenty of fresh ice in a salt-rimmed glass — it is blended and balanced as-is, requiring no additional mixing. A Raspberry Paloma riff works well by topping a pour with grapefruit soda to extend the citrus character. A Frozen Raspberry Margarita simply requires blending with ice for a slushy texture that amplifies the berry notes. For a low-effort punch, combine with sparkling water and fresh lime wheels in a pitcher for a Raspberry Margarita Spritz that stays light and sessionable at backyard gatherings.

Best For

• Hosting summer barbecues or pool parties where batch cocktails save time
• Stocking a home bar for guests who prefer fruit-forward, lower-ABV drinks
• Bringing a crowd-pleasing bottle to a potluck or BYOB dinner
• Casual weeknight drinks when full-scale cocktail prep is not practical

Frequently Asked Questions

What does the Raspberry Margarita taste like? It leads with a pronounced burst of wild red raspberry and dark berry, layered over tart cherry and wine-like notes, and finishes with bright mixed citrus including lime and orange.

How does the Raspberry Margarita compare to Chi-Chi's Margarita? Both sit near 10% ABV, but Daily Meal rated the Cuervo Raspberry significantly higher, noting its balanced execution versus Chi-Chi's more intensely sweet, straightforward tequila-forward profile. The raspberry expression also brings a distinct berry-and-cherry complexity that a standard lime margarita does not attempt.

Is the Raspberry Margarita good for parties? At 9.95% ABV, it is sessionable enough for extended gatherings, and the 1.75L format yields roughly twelve servings, making it practical for groups without any mixing required.

Where is the Raspberry Margarita made? The tequila component is produced at La Rojeña distillery (NOM-1122) in Tequila, Jalisco, Mexico, the oldest continuously operating distillery in Latin America.

What foods pair well with the Raspberry Margarita? Grilled shrimp tacos complement the citrus notes; dark chocolate desserts echo the berry depth; fresh ceviche mirrors the lime acidity; spicy chicken wings benefit from the fruit sweetness as a cooling contrast; and a mixed berry cheesecake creates a seamless dessert pairing.

What sizes does the Raspberry Margarita come in? The expression is commonly available in 1.75L and 750mL formats, with 200mL single-serve bottles also found in some markets.

Is the Raspberry Margarita worth the price? It positions as a value-tier ready-to-drink cocktail, and the 1.75L handle size delivers strong per-serving economics compared to building raspberry margaritas from scratch with separate tequila, triple sec, and fresh ingredients.

Why the Raspberry Margarita?

This is not a flavor dreamed up in a boardroom — consumers selected it through Jose Cuervo's competitive "Margarita Shakeup" campaign, which gives the expression a built-in following from day one. The 8.5/10 score from Daily Meal, earned during a blind-style RTD margarita comparison, substantiates the crowd's choice with independent critical backing. At 9.95% ABV, it occupies a middle ground between wine-strength cocktails and full-proof spirits, making it approachable without sacrificing noticeable tequila character. For anyone seeking a RTD margarita that goes beyond basic lime, the raspberry expression delivers genuine berry complexity backed by La Rojeña's agave credentials.