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What to mix with tequila? There are loads of great mixers for this spirit that make stellar 2 ingredient tequila drinks.
What to mix with tequila? Here’s news: tequila’s not just for margarita recipes! Sure, the margarita and its myriad of variations are wildly popular. But this spirit is just as easy to mix into carefree, cheap and easy 2 ingredient drinks. In fact, there’s a whole list of good tequila mixers that take your bottle from 0 to co*cktail in no time.
And now…what to mix with tequila: 2 ingredient drinks!
Tequila and Tonic
What to mix with tequila? Tonic water! Love a good G&T? Swap out the gin for tequila, and you’ve got the tequila tonic. This 2 ingredient drink is tart and bubbly, with just the right bite from the tequila. Cousin to theTequila Soda, it uses tonic water for an intriguing sweetness and light bitter note on the finish.
Ingredients: Tequila and tonic water
Paloma (Tequila and Grapefruit Soda)
The most famous 2 ingredient tequila drink? The Paloma! This classic Mexican co*cktail is just two ingredients: tequila and grapefruit soda. Substitute it for the fresh squeezed grapefruit juice and sparkling water in our fresh spin on this recipe.
Tequila Soda
What to mix with tequila? Club soda! This refreshing 2 ingredient tequila drink is so easy, you only need 1 minute. Yes, it really is that simple: meet theTequila Soda! Cousin of theVodka Soda, this drink pairs tequila andsoda waterfor a refreshing, bubbly highball co*cktail.
Tip: Add lime to make it a Ranch Water!
Ingredients: Tequila and club soda
Tequila and Pineapple Juice
Why mix tequila with pineapple juice? Well, it’s justthat good! Pineapple juice is a stellar tequila mixer because of its aggressive sweet tart flavor. It holds up perfectly to the tequila, which adds a spicy bite to the finish of each sip.
Tequila and co*ke
Here's another great tequila mixer: cola! There’s something decidedly intriguing about the earthy, fruity flavor of tequila combined with the caramel flavor of cola. It gives vibes of drinking a margarita and a rum and co*ke at the same time!
Ingredients: Tequila and cola
Tequila and Ginger Ale
What to mix with tequila? Ginger ale! Ginger beeris often mixed with tequila and lime in aMexican Mule, but Tequila and Ginger Ale is something altogether different. The sweet, delicately bubbly ale makes a surprisingly tasty pair with the oaky and vanilla notes of tequila reposado.
Ingredients: Tequila and ginger alle
Tequila and Orange Juice (Screwdriver or Sunrise)
Got orange juice? Got tequila? Let’s make a Tequila Screwdriver! The Screwdriver is one of the easiest co*cktails there is, ideal for afternoon drinks or brunch. Swapping out vodka for tequila makes a totally different drink.
Tip:Addgrenadineto make the popularTequila Sunrise!
Ingredients:Tequila and orange juice
Tequila Lemonade
What to mix with tequila? Try lemonade! You may have heard of Vodka Lemonade, but Tequila Lemonade is even better (in our opinion). It comes out fresh and sweet tart, andeasy to drink with a little tequila zing on the finish.
Ingredients:Tequila and lemonade
Tequila Sour (Tequila and Sour Mix)
Sour mix makes a great mixer for tequila, turning it into a Tequila Sour! Of course, we prefer our sours homemade, so head over to this recipe to make it with fresh citrus. If you're using sour mix, combine 2 ounces tequila with 1 ½ to 2 ounces sour mix. Try our Homemade Sour Mix for a super zingy flavor.
Ingredients: Tequila and sour mix
Last up in what to mix with tequila? Bloody Mary Mix! Vodka can often get lost in a co*cktail, but tequila comes out with a strong finish. The Maria is Mary’s better half! Use 4 ounces Bloody Mary mix with 1 ½ ounces of tequila. Or, try our homemade recipe below!
More tequila mixers
Need more ideas outside of 2 ingredient tequila co*cktails? Increase your number of ingredients and you’ve got some great iconic tequila drinks:
- Add ginger beer and lime for a Mexican Mule
- Mix in Cointreau and lime for a Margarita (of course!)
- Add grenadine and orange juice for a Tequila Sunrise
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Mexican Mule
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Best Simple Margarita
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Tequila Sunrise
Tequila Tonic (& Best Tequila Mixers!)
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- Author: Sonja Overhiser
- Prep Time: 2 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 2 minutes
- Yield: 1 drink 1x
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Description
Tequila and tonic is a fun spin on the G&T! Swap in tequila for a zingy, bubbly co*cktail that everyone will love.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ½ ounces (3 tablespoons) tequila
- 4 ounces (½ cup) tonic water
- For serving: Lime wedges, ice
Instructions
- Fill a glass with ice. Add the tequila and squeeze in the lime wedges (if using).
Pour in the tonic water. Serve with additional lime wedges.
- Category: Drink
- Method: Stirred
- Cuisine: co*cktails
- Diet: Vegan
More co*cktail ideas
We’ve got lots more drink ideas outside of what to mix with tequila! Here are some more top drinks to try:
- Want vodka mixers instead? Go to What to Mix with Vodka (2 Ingredient Drinks!)
- Try our top Easy Mixed Drinks and Cheap Drinks to Try Now
- Grab all our favorite 10 Top Tequila co*cktails
- Browse this master list of all the Popular Homemade Margarita Recipes
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Hi, we’re Alex and Sonja Overhiser, married cookbook authors, food bloggers, and recipe developers. We founded A Couple Cooks to share fresh, seasonal recipes and the joy of cooking! Our recipes are made by two real people and work every time.
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You have some interesting tequila drinks here. Thanks for sharing them.
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