A Tequila Mojito is just like a traditional Rum Mojito Cocktail but this one is made with Silver Tequila. It is a really refreshing cocktail made with fresh mint and lime juice mixed with agave for sweetness and topped with a little soda water.
It is the perfect cocktail if you need to feel like you are sitting on a beach somewhere with your toes in the water!
Also, if you love tequila, check out all the Tequila Cocktails on Mom’s Dinner!
Traditional Mojito
A Traditional Mojito is made with rum, sugar, mint, and lime. However for this cocktail we are swapping the rum for a little silver tequila and the sugar with agave because it compliments the tequila so well.
Mojito Pronunciation
A Mojito was originated in Cuba, so generally the “j” is pronounced as an “h”.
It is pronounced “mow-hee-tow”, you can listen to the pronunciation here.
Ingredients
To make your Tequila Mojito you only need 5 simple ingredients.
Silver Tequila – This is the best Tequila option for this cocktail. The clean salty/limey flavor of silver tequila blends perfectly with the mint and citrus.
Lime Juice- You definitely want to use fresh squeezed lime juice for this cocktail! Don’t buy the bottled version to save time – not worth it!
Really Good Tequila Mojito Recipe Tips
- Use a quality silver/blanco tequila. Casamigos ($$$) or Jose Cuervo Traditionales ($) are both good at varying price points.
- Use fresh mint that is nice and bright green with a mint fragrance.
- Use fresh lime juice, not bottled!!!
- Do not pulverize the mint, just very lightly bruise it to start the release of oils.
- Garnish the drink with a bouquet of fresh mint, right by the straw. Also clap the mint between the palms of your hands once to release their oils. You will get a nice nose full of mint before the first drink.
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Equipment
Ingredients
- 4 large fresh mint leaves - (if your leaves are smaller, use 8)
- 1 ounces lime juice
- ½ ounce agave syrup
- 1 ½ ounces silver tequila
- 2-3 ounces soda water or club soda
Garnish
- lime wedges and mint sprigs
Instructions
- In a tall glass (about 10-12 ounce), sometimes called a Collins Glass, add the lime juice and agave. Now add the mint and give it a very light tap with a muddle stick (or the handle end of a wooden spoon) to lightly bruise the leaves, releasing their oil, but not pulverizing the mint.Pro Tip: pulverizing or chopping the mint could end up releasing too much making your drink slightly bitter.
- Pour in the tequila, give it a nice stir with the muddler or spoon.
- Fill the glass with ice.
- Float 2-3 oz. of soda water or club soda to the top of the glass.
- Garnish with a lime wedge and a couple fresh mint sprigs.Pro Tip: Before garnishing, lightly clap the mint between the palms of your hand, releasing their oils and fresh scent!
Recipe Tips and Notes:
- Use a quality silver/blanco tequila. Casamigos ($$$) or Jose Cuervo Traditionales ($) are both good at varying price points.
- Use fresh mint that is nice and bright green with a mint fragrance.
- Use fresh lime juice, not bottled!!!
- Do not pulverize the mint, just lightly bruise it to start the release of oils.
- Garnish the drink with a bouquet of fresh mint, right by the straw. You will get a nice nose full of mint before the first drink.
Paula says
Very easy to make and delicious!!