Tequila Smash
Muddled mint and citrus meet tequila in this herbal, refreshing take on a smash cocktail.
Base
tequila
Glassware
Rocks glass
Flavor Profile
herbalsour
Ingredients
- 2 oz tequila
- 0.75 oz fresh lemon juice
- 0.5 oz agave syrup
- 6-8 mint leaves
- Mint sprig, to garnish
Instructions
- 1Muddle mint leaves gently in a shaker.
- 2Add tequila, lemon juice, and agave syrup with ice, then shake.
- 3Strain into a rocks glass over crushed ice and garnish with a mint sprig.
Origin & Story
United States, 2000s
A modern take on the classic whiskey Smash template, bartenders began building tequila-and-herb versions during the craft cocktail revival to showcase agave spirits alongside muddled fruit and mint.
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