Whiskey and tequila are two of the most popular spirits in the world, and when they’re combined in a cocktail, the result is nothing short of delicious. There are endless variations of the whiskey tequila cocktail, but all of them share some common ingredients and flavors.

Whiskey is a spirit made from fermented grain, typically barley, rye, or corn. It is distilled and then aged in oak barrels. Tequila is a spirit made from the blue agave plant, and is …