Tequila Tonic
You’ve heard of a vodka tonic, but is tequila tonic a thing? Heck yes it is. A tequila and tonic is a well-balanced cocktail that’s perfect if your bar cart is running low on mixers, if you’re new to cocktail crafting — or just if you need a refreshing cocktail on a summer day.
4 minutes
1 cocktail
Beginner
Ingredients
- 2 ounces tequila
- 4 ounces tonic water*
- Lime wedge
Instructions
Fill a rocks or highball glass with ice. Squeeze the lime over the ice and drop it into glass. Pour in the tequila and top with tonic. Stir to mix and garnish with another lime wedge for extra citrus.
*For tonic water, we prefer Schweppes and Canada Dry but feel free to use what you have.
Add a ton of personality by making a Unicorn Tequila Tonic →
Why tequila with tonic is a match
First, let’s define tonic water from all the other clear mixers and waters. Tonic is carbonated water that is sweetened slightly, with a flavor profile that’s subtle yet complex: It’s bitter, sour and sweet simultaneously. Even better, the carbonation provides bubbles, which adds to the texture of your cocktail. Mixing tonic with your tequila gives it an all-new flavor and texture to enjoy.