Tequila Mojito
Yield: 1 drink
Made with just 5 ingredients, this Tequila Mojito is a refreshing and easy tequila cocktail recipe. It's a twist on the classic Caribbean mojito and tastes just like a margarita with mint. Perfect for hot summer days!
Ingredients
- 1½ ounces freshly squeezed lime juice
- 1 ounce simple syrup or more to taste
- 8 to 10 large mint leaves
- 2 ounces good quality blanco or silver tequila
- 2 to 6 ounces cold club soda
- lime wheels or wedges and additional mint for garnish optional
Instructions
- Add lime juice, simple syrup, and mint leaves to a tall glass, and then muddle the mint leaves with the back of a spoon.
- Fill the glass 3/4-full with ice. Then add tequila and club soda, and stir to blend. Taste and adjust, adding more lime juice for tartness or simple syrup for sweetness. Use more club soda for a lighter, bubbly drink.
- Garnish with fresh lime wheels or wedges, plus more fresh mint, if desired.
Nutrition Information:
Serving: 1 Calories: 268kcal Carbohydrates: 35g Protein: 4g Fat: 1g Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g Sodium: 42mg Fiber: 10g Sugar: 16g
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