Tequila Smash
A refreshing minty and citrus filled drink perfect for entertaining and impressing your guest and good enough for any summer BBQ!
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Servings: 2 cocktails
Ingredients
- 5 fl oz Sauza Gold Tequila
- 2 fl oz freshly squeezed lemon juice
- .5 fl oz freshly squeezed lime juice
- 3 fl oz honey simple syrup equal parts honey and water dissolved over medium heat- about 3 tablespoon honey and 3 tablespoon water
- 8-10 mint leaves torn into small pieces
- 2 cups crushed ice (uncrushed also okay if you prefer that!)
Instructions
- First you will want to make your simple syrup by mixing 3 tablespoon honey and 3 tablespoon water in a small pan. Melt over medium heat until honey dissolves into water (about 1 minute). Make sure to let cool before adding to cocktail shaker.
- In a cocktail shaker add your torn mint leaves, freshly squeezed lime and lemon juice, tequila, and honey simple syrup. Shake until combined about 20 seconds.
- Fill each cocktail glass with about 1 cup crushed ice and pour the cocktail mixture over the ice. Garnish with fresh lime or lemon and enjoy!
Notes
- Cocktail is best enjoyed the day it is made
- Honey simple syrup can be made ahead of time and can be stored in a closed container in the fridge for 5-7 days.
Nutrition
Calories: 268kcal | Carbohydrates: 29g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 1g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 15mg | Potassium: 81mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 27g | Vitamin A: 176IU | Vitamin C: 16mg | Calcium: 22mg | Iron: 1mg
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