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tequila smash cocktail in a rocks glass filled with ice and a mint sprig. set on a white coaster.

Tequila Smash

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Prep Time 5 minutes
Total Time 5 minutes
Yield 1 cocktail
Category Cocktails / Drinks
Cuisine American
Author Lauren Grant

Description

A simple lemon and mint-infused tequila cocktail. Try it once and this Tequila Smash will become a classic!

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Ingredients

  • ½ lemon, cut into chunks
  • 5 large mint leaves
  • Pinch salt
  • 1 ½ ounces reposado tequila
  • ¼ ounce agave or simple syrup

Instructions

  • Add lemon chunks, mint and a pinch of salt to a cocktail shaker and muddle until juices are released, about 20 good smashes.
  • Add tequila and agave, fill shaker with ice, secure lid and shake vigorously until chilled, about 20 seconds.
  • Fill a rocks glass with crushed ice (or regular ice) and strain tequila smash over ice. Garnish with mint.

Equipment

cocktail shaker
jigger
Muddler
rocks glass

Notes

It is essential to shake this cocktail very well. For one, it chills the drink. But more importantly, it will dilute the drink a bit which is essential for achieving the right balance of flavors.
Use reposado tequila for a nice depth of flavor. Blanco tequila will get lost amongst the lemon and mint.
For a more traditional "smash" cocktail, serve this over crushed ice.
If you prefer a sweeter cocktail, use 1/2 ounce agave instead of 1/4 ounce.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cocktailCalories: 120kcalCarbohydrates: 6gSodium: 25mgSugar: 5g
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