Looking for a refreshing summer cocktail? This Strawberry Tequila Soda is the perfect blend of fresh fruit, zesty lime, and smooth tequila. Top this off with bubbly tonic water and you have a fantastic summer cocktail that’s not too heavy.
It’s an easy-to-make drink that will impress your guests at any gathering.
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How to Make a Strawberry Tequila Soda
This is an easy summer cocktail recipe to make . You don’t really need any bartending experience, just follow the simple steps.
Ingredients:
- 1/4 cup fresh strawberries – hulled, and sliced
- 2 oz chilled tonic water
- 1 oz tequila – Silver or blanco tequila works best
- 1/2 lime (juiced): Freshly squeezed for the best flavor
- Ice: Enough to fill your glass
Instructions:
- Prepare the glass: Squeeze the lime juice into the glass you’ll be using for serving the cocktail. We recommend using elegant highball glasses for a stylish presentation.
- Muddle the strawberries: Add the sliced strawberries to the lime juice and muddle them until they’re well crushed and the juice is released. A sturdy cocktail muddler works great for this step.
- Add ice: Fill the glass with ice cubes to keep the drink cool. Try these fun sphere ice molds for a unique touch.
- Pour in the tequila: Add the tequila over the ice and muddled strawberries. We love using Don Julio Blanco Tequila for its smooth flavor.
- Top off with tonic water: Pour the chilled tonic water into the glass until it’s full. For the best taste, we recommend Fever-Tree Premium Indian Tonic Water.
- Garnish and serve: Garnish with a few strawberry slices on the rim of the glass or inside the drink, using these elegant stainless steel cocktail picks. Cheers!
Tips and Tricks
- For a sweeter drink: Add a teaspoon of simple syrup or agave nectar when muddling the strawberries.
- Experiment with different fruits: Try swapping out strawberries for raspberries, blueberries, or blackberries for a different twist.
- Strawberries not in season?: You can definitely us frozen strawberries or other fruit for this quick and easy drink.
- Use flavored tonic water: Lemon or lime-flavored tonic water can add an extra zing to your cocktail.
- Rim the glass: For an extra touch, rim your glass with sugar before making the cocktail. Simply run a lime wedge around the rim and dip it into sugar.
Strawberry Tequila Soda Variations
- Strawberry Tequila Soda Mocktail: Replace tequila with sparkling water or a non-alcoholic tequila alternative for a delicious mocktail.
- Spicy Strawberry Tequila Soda: Add a few slices of jalapeño when muddling the strawberries for a spicy kick.
- Strawberry Basil Tequila Soda: Add a few fresh basil leaves when muddling the strawberries for a refreshing herbal note.
Recommended Products
- Cocktail Glasses: NutriChef 12.5-ounce Highball Glasses
- Tequila: Lalo Blanco Tequila
- Tonic Water: Fever-Tree Premium Indian Tonic Water
- Cocktail Muddler: OXO SteeL Cocktail Muddler
- Juicer: Zulay Metal Lemon Lime Squeezer
- Ice Cube Trays: Tovolo Sphere Ice Molds
- Garnish Picks: Stainless Steel Cocktail Picks