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Tequila Mojito

This Tequila Mojito has light citrus flavor with a hint of mint. The perfect refreshing cocktail recipe.
Course Drinks
Cuisine American
Keyword cocktail, drink, lime, mint, mojito, tequila
Prep Time 10 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes
Servings 10 drinks
Author Jesseca

Ingredients

For the mint lime syrup:

  • 1 cup sugar
  • 1 cup water
  • zest of 1 lime
  • 1/2 cup fresh mint leaves, divided

Assembling your drink:

  • 1-2 limes cut into wedges
  • good quality tequila such as Patron Silver
  • ice
  • club soda

Instructions

For the mint lime syrup:

  • Boil 1 cup of water with 1 cup of sugar until fully dissolved. Remove from the heat and stir in your lime zest with the 1/4 cup mint leaves. Cool to room temperature, strain, and refrigerate.

Assembling your drink:

  • When ready to serve, place 2 mint leaves into the bottom of a cocktail glass. Squeeze 1 lime wedge into your glass and muddle with the back of a spoon.
  • Stir in 2 tablespoons of your mint lime syrup.
  • Top with ice, 1 shot of tequila, and club soda. Stir and enjoy.