Tequila Mojito

Maybe you really can have it all! Craving a mojito and a margarita all at once? Try this fabulous tequila mojito for a fresh, minty taste of both of your favorite cocktails combined.

With all the sweetness of a mojito and the refreshing bite of limes and tequila, this is a cocktail to sip and savor all summer long.

A Tequila Mojito is the best of both worlds – the refreshing flavor of mojito with a hint of margarita flair!

Once you’ve mastered the fine art of a classic mojito or margarita, the sky is the limit. While these two cocktails are similar with their sour, lively taste of fresh squeezed lime juice, there are differences, too!

A margarita is filled with the sour, acidic taste of lime juice, balanced by the clean and refreshing taste of tequila. The sweetness is secondary, only meant to balance the tart bite of the lime juice perfectly.

In a mojito, there’s still plenty of lime juice. However, it’s generally a little sweeter and finished with some bubbles. The rum in a mojito is naturally sweeter than tequila, which makes this cocktail a little less tart overall.

Luckily, you really can have the best of both worlds! While a mojito is of course traditionally made with white rum, you can have the whole world with this cocktail.

Try a Vodka Mojito, a Gin Mojito, or even a Virgin Mojito for a fresh spin. I’ve got an incredible round-up of mojito recipes I know you’re going to love!

Much like my Mint Margarita, this cocktail is a fun spin on a classic. Let’s put our bartending skills to good use and mix up a new favorite!

A mojito is so perfect for parties! In fact, you can learn how to set up a DIY Mojito Bar that will be the best feature of your next gathering – don’t miss it, along with the Best Rum for Mojitos!

• Tequila – Learn about tequila in this full Tequila Guide. I like a light, high quality Blanco or Silver Tequila for this cocktail.
• Limes – Fresh lime juice is always best, but you can take a shortcut with a bottle of lime juice if you’re short on time!
• Mint – Fresh mint leaves are a necessity for any good mojito.
• Simple Syrup – Store bought or homemade simple syrup adds a hint of sweet flavor to this cocktail! To make your own just allow equal parts sugar and water to dissolve in a pot over medium heat. You can also substitute with white granulated sugar or sugar cubes if you prefer.
• Soda Water – Club soda or sparkling water adds a little bubbly to this refreshing cocktail.

Variations of a Mojito with Tequila

• Add a Fruit Purée – Strawberry, raspberry, blueberry, pineapple, coconut and watermelon lend themselves to this summer cocktail.
• Make a Skinny Mojito – Reduce the calories without sacrificing flavor. Substitute diet lemon lime soda for simple syrup and club soda.
• Make a Mojito Float – Add a scoop of Lime Sorbet to your tequila mojito for the ultimate adult treat!
• Try with Vodka or Gin – untraditional, but so is this tequila mojito!

How to Serve

• Mojito Bar – Add fresh mint, rum, club soda and or sparkling water and fresh fruits to create a mojito bar.
• In a Pitcher – Add a couple of fresh sprigs of mint to a pitcher filled with ice and mojitos.
• In a Glass – Fill with ice, a sprig of mint and lime wedges or a slice of lime on the rim. Optional: rim the glass with sugar by rubbing a lime around the edge. Dip in a shallow plate of sugar.

How to Make a Pitcher (Serves 8)

• 1 pound raspberries
• 1 bunch fresh mint (discard stems – 50-60 mint leaves)
• 4 limes, quartered into wedges
• 4 cups ice
• 1 cup simple syrup
• 12 ounces tequila
• 4 cups club soda or sparkling water

Make it Frozen

Same ingredients… simply blend with 3-4 cups of ice as follows.

1. Squeeze – lime juice and remove mint leaves from stems.
2. Purée – Blend additional frozen fruit (if you’d like – not required!) + ice in food processor.
3. Combine – Add tequila, club soda, and simple syrup.
4. Add Ice – If you want it slushier, blend more ice and add in.
5. Garnish – Garnish with lime wedge, sprig of mint.