Tequila Mojito - Easy & Refreshing! (2024)

This Tequila Mojito is a refreshing and easy tequila co*cktail recipe that’s made with just 5 ingredients. It’s a twist on the classic Caribbean mojito and tastes just like a margarita with mint. Absolutely perfect for hot summer days!

Refreshing & Easy Mojito with Tequila

This Tequila Mojito is the perfect summer co*cktail. It’s light and refreshing in a tall glass, muddled with fresh mint and topped off with bubbly club soda.

A mojito with tequila takes the classic mojito recipe and simply replaces the rum with tequila. While rum is normally the star of the mojito show, tequila is definitely not a bad replacement! If you’re a tequila fan – like I am! – I daresay you’ll enjoy this more than the classic version.

Tequila just pairs so well with the mint and lime flavors in this drink. It tastes a lot like a classic margarita with the addition of mint. Yes, please!

What is a Mojito?

The mojito is a classic co*cktail that originated in Cuba. It’s typically made with white rum, limes, mint, and club soda for a refreshing, citrusy-mint drink with a hint of sweetness.

This recipe is a twist on that classic recipe, replacing the rum with a silver tequila while keeping the other ingredients the same.

What You’ll Need

There are just 5 ingredients in this easy tequila co*cktail.

• Lime – You’ll need freshly squeezed lime juice plus additional lime wheels or wedges for garnish.
• Simple syrup – Use more or less to control the sweetness of the mojito.
• Mint leaves – Muddle mint in the glass and add some in for garnish as well.
• Tequila – Any good quality blanco or silver tequila will work great
• Club soda – For light,refreshing bubbles!

How to Make a Tequila Mojito

Here’s how to make this super simple mojito with tequila.

• Muddle the mint. Add the lime juice, simple syrup, and mint leaves to a glass. Muddle to release the flavors of the mint leaves.
• Add the remaining ingredients. Fill the glass 3/4 with ice. Add the tequila and club soda. Taste test and add more lime or simple syrup as needed. Then enjoy!

Tips for Success

Here are a few tips for the best tequila mojito.

• Fresh ingredients are key. From the limes to the mint, be sure that all the fresh ingredients are in great shape.
• Use a quality tequila. Similarily, you want to be sure to use a quality tequila. It doesn’t have to be top-shelf liquor, but stay away from the cheapest bottles.
• Make sure the club soda is cold. I always like to chill the soda before adding it to the drink. It keeps it cool and refreshing for longer, and doesn’t start melting the ice cubes right away!
• Adjust the flavor. The flavor of your tequila co*cktail can be adjusted by adding more lime for tartness, more simple syrup for sweetness, or club soda for lightness.

Other Mojito Variations

Like all co*cktails that have been around for a while, there are many mojito variations. This tequila mojito itself is one of them! Whether you choose to stick with a classic mojito or try a mojito with tequila, here are a few ways to switch it up:

• Add some fruit. While classic mojitos are made with mint, there are many variations that include muddling a number of fruits, with or without the mint. Try watermelon, strawberries, blackberries, or even pineapple.
• Make it frozen. For a cooling treat, add the ingredients to the blender for a frozen tequila mojito.
• Try ginger ale. Some make their mojitos with ginger ale instead of club soda. It does give the drink a different flavor, with more sweetness, but for those who like ginger ale, it’s definitely a winner!
• Substitute vodka or gin. If you’d rather not use rum or tequila, give vodka or gin a try!

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• Easy Rosemary Greyhound
• Whiskey Sour
• Paloma
• Pink Lemonade Margarita

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