This Tequila Smash recipe is an easy tequila cocktail for Summer. It is made with fresh lime and orange juice, mint, and club soda for a little fizz. It is juicy and so refreshing!
There is nothing like sitting on the patio on a warm Summer day with a simple, refreshing cocktail in your hand, which is why I have so many options here on Earthly Provisions! From a simple 2-ingredient Lillet Spritz to an herbaceous Gin Basil Smash so popular I had to add another version!
Enter my brand new Tequila Smash! This recipe is full of fresh lime and orange juice, muddled fresh mint, and a little club soda, which makes it so refreshing. This is a quick and easy tequila cocktail recipe that is perfect to sip by the pool or at your next cookout. So, let's make it.
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Why You'll Love This Recipe
- This recipe only requires 6 simple ingredients.
- And it is ready in just 5 minutes.
- This Tequila Smash is an easy and refreshing cocktail that is perfect for Summer.
- The combination of fresh lime, orange juice, and mint is so bright and juicy.
- And most importantly, it is absolutely delicious!
Ingredients
Tequila Blanco: I always have a tequila blanco around to make Pineapple Jalapeño Margaritas. Lately, I have been using Mijenta, and I love it. But use your favorite. I don't recommend a reposado or añejo tequila for this recipe.
Fresh Orange and Lime Juice: Be sure to use freshly squeezed juice for this recipe! It makes a huge difference.
Agave Nectar: I always have agave in my cabinet for making cocktails. If you don't feel free to use simple syrup instead.
Fresh Mint: Fresh mint adds a delicious herbaceous flavor to this Tequila Smash cocktail.
Club Soda: Feel free to use club soda, seltzer, or sparkling water. They are almost the same and can be used interchangeably in this cocktail.
Instructions
Step 1. In a cocktail shaker, combine lime juice, orange juice, agave nectar, and mint leaves.
Muddle the mint leaves using a muddler or a wooden spoon until they are well bruised.
Step 2. Add plenty of ice and tequila blanco to the shaker, then place the lid on tightly and shake vigorously for 30 seconds.
Strain the mixture into a glass that is filled with fresh ice and top with club soda.
Gently stir, then garnish the Tequila Smash with a sprig of mint and a lime wedge, and serve!
Recipe FAQs
A "smash", when in reference to a cocktail, means that fruit or herbs have been smashed with a muddler.
Club soda has minerals added to it, while seltzer and sparkling water do not. It is not a meaningful difference, though, so they can be used interchangeably.
Expert Recipe Tips
I like to squeeze citrus into small containers and measure from there instead of calling for muddling a lime or orange wedge because each piece of fruit has a different amount of juice.
So while this may seem like an extra step, it gives you a more consistent cocktail.
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Tequila Smash
Equipment
- 1 Cocktail Shaker
- 1 Jigger, or another way to measure
- 1 Muddler or Wooden Spoon
- 1 12oz Glass
Ingredients
- ¾ oz Fresh Lime Juice
- ¾ oz Fresh Orange Juice
- ½ oz Agave Nectar
- 4 Medium Mint Leaves
- 2 oz Tequila Blanco
- 2 oz Club Soda
- Ice
- Mint Sprig and Lime Wedge to Garnish if Desired
Instructions
- Into a cocktail shaker, add lime juice, orange juice, agave nectar, and mint leaves. Muddle the mint leaves, using a muddler or wooden spoons, until they are bruised.¾ oz Fresh Lime Juice, ¾ oz Fresh Orange Juice, ½ oz Agave Nectar, 4 Medium Mint Leaves
- Add tequila to the shaker, then fill it with ice. Place the lid on and shake the mixture vigorously for 30 seconds.2 oz Tequila Blanco
- Strain the cocktail into a 12-ounce glass that is filled with fresh ice. Top with club soda and stir gently. Garnish with a sprig of mint and a lime wedge and serve.2 oz Club Soda, Mint Sprig and Lime Wedge to Garnish if Desired
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