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Tequila Coke (aka Batanga)

If you’re wondering what’s good to mix with tequila and have coke in the fridge, you’ve got a cocktail. Tequila and coke is also called the batanga.

5 minutes

1 cocktail

Beginner

Ingredients

  • 2 ounces tequila
  • 4 to 6 ounces Coke or other cola
  • ¾ ounce lime juice
  • Kosher salt for rim (optional)

Instructions

If you prefer a salted rim, run your lime wedge along the rim of a highball or rocks glass. Tilt the glass at a 45° angle and dip the rim in salt. Fill the glass with ice, then the lime juice, tequila and cola. Stir and garnish with a lime wedge.

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Two rocks glasses are shown up-close, filled with dark cola and garnished with a lime wedge each

What is a batanga?

A batanga is a mixed drink made with tequila, cola, lime juice and served with a salt rim. Traditionally, a batanga is made with Mexican Coke. You know, the ones found in glass bottles that use real sugar. A batanga is a Cuba Libre, except with tequila instead of rum.