I had to share my Tequila Mojito Recipe that pairs ripe strawberries with margarita notes in a way that raises more questions than a typical cocktail.

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I fell for this Mexican Strawberry Tequila Mojito the first time I mashed fresh strawberries with a splash of tequila blanco. It’s part Mexican Cocktail and part mojito mashup, a Tequila Mojito Recipe that somehow tastes like a fiesta in a glass.

I keep thinking its bright berry edge makes it one of those Yummy Cocktails you bring to backyard nights, and once you try it you’ll keep saying why didn’t I make this sooner. It looks cute, it’s fizzy and it’s surprising, like a tiny party that won’t quit.

Try it and see what I mean.

Why I Like this Recipe

– I love that it’s super refreshing and light, perfect for hot days, not heavy at all
– I like the sweet and tangy balance it has, it wakes up my taste buds and makes me smile
– I enjoy how the fizzy bubbles lift the flavors and make it feel a little fancy but chill, like a mini celebration
– I like that it’s quick to throw together and looks great so people always ask whats in it

Ingredients

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Tequila blanco: bright agave flavor, adds kick and warmth, little sugar, watch calories
Strawberries: juicy, sweet and slightly tart, fiber and vitamin c, makes drink fruity
Fresh mint: aromatic, cool herbal lift, tiny nutrients, gives freshness and balance
Lime juice: bright sour punch, vitamin c, cuts sweetness, makes cocktail zesty
Agave or simple syrup: adds sweet, agave is less processed, watch added calories
Club soda: bubbly, zero calories, stretches cocktail, keeps it light and refreshing
Tajin or salt rim: spicy tang or saltiness, boosts flavor, not much nutrition

Ingredient Quantities

2 oz tequila blanco (silver tequila)

1/2 oz orange liqueur (Cointreau or triple sec, optional)

3–4 fresh strawberries, whole

6–8 fresh mint leaves, plus 1 small sprig for garnish

1 oz fresh lime juice (about 1 lime)

3/4 oz simple syrup or 1 tbsp agave nectar

2–3 oz club soda or sparkling water, to top

Ice (crushed or cubes), about 1 cup

Lime wheel or wedge, for garnish

Extra strawberry slice, for garnish

Tajin or coarse salt for rim (optional)

How to Make this

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1. Optional rim: run a lime wedge around the glass rim, then dip in Tajin or coarse salt if you want that spicy kick.

2. In a sturdy glass or cocktail shaker add 3 to 4 fresh strawberries (hulled), 6 to 8 mint leaves (reserve one small sprig for garnish), 1 oz fresh lime juice and 3/4 oz simple syrup or 1 tbsp agave nectar.

3. Gently muddle the strawberries and mint to release juices and oils, dont pulverize the mint, just bruise it so it smells bright.

4. Pour in 2 oz tequila blanco and 1/2 oz orange liqueur (Cointreau or triple sec) if using.

5. Add ice (crushed or cubes, about 1 cup). If you built the drink in the glass stir well to chill, if you used a shaker add ice and shake 8 to 10 seconds.

6. If you shook the mix, strain into your prepared glass filled with fresh ice; otherwise just keep what’s already in the glass.

7. Top with 2 to 3 oz club soda or sparkling water and give one gentle stir to combine.

8. Taste and adjust sweetness or lime if needed by adding a dash more simple syrup or a squeeze of lime.

9. Garnish with the reserved mint sprig (clap it between your hands first to wake the oils), a lime wheel or wedge, and an extra strawberry slice.

10. Serve immediately with a straw if you like, and enjoy.

Equipment Needed

1. Cocktail shaker or sturdy mixing glass (for muddling and shaking)
2. Muddler (gently bruise the mint and strawberries, dont pulverize)
3. Jigger or measuring spoons (measures 2 oz, 1/2 oz, 1 oz etc)
4. Citrus reamer or handheld juicer (for fresh lime juice)
5. Fine mesh strainer or cocktail strainer (if you prefer a smoother pour)
6. Bar spoon or long spoon (to stir when built in the glass)
7. Paring knife and small cutting board (hulled strawberries, garnish lime)
8. Rocks or highball glass plus a small shallow dish for Tajin or coarse salt for the rim
9. Ice scoop or tongs (for adding crushed or cubed ice)

FAQ

Q: Can I make a virgin version of this cocktail? A: Yes, just skip the tequila and orange liqueur. Use extra club soda or sparkling water and a splash of white grape juice or ginger ale for body, keep the lime and sweetener to taste. If using agave use a bit less cause its sweeter.

Q: How do I muddle the strawberries and mint without making the drink bitter? A: Press gently, dont smash the mint into a paste. Use a muddler or the back of a spoon to bruise the mint and crush the strawberries just enough to release juice. Overmuddling makes the mint taste bitter.

Q: Can I use frozen strawberries? A: Yep. Thaw a little so they release juice easier or muddle them frozen if you want extra chill. If theyre very sweet cut back on the syrup a bit, and remember frozen fruit can act like ice so adjust how much ice you add.

Q: Can I make this ahead or batch it for a party? A: Sort of. Mix tequila, lime juice and simple syrup ahead and store chilled. Dont add mint, muddled strawberries or soda until serving. Add ice and soda last so it stays fizzy and fresh.

Q: What kind of tequila should I use? A: Use a blanco 100 percent agave tequila for the cleanest flavor. Reposado works if you want a little oak note, but avoid cheap mixto tequilas cause they can taste harsh.

Q: How do I rim the glass with Tajin or salt without it falling off? A: Rub a lime wedge around the glass rim then dip into Tajin or coarse salt, press gently to set. Dont rim too early cause moisture will make it slough off, and serve on the side if some guests prefer no rim.

Mexican Strawberry Tequila Mojito Recipe Substitutions and Variations

Tequila blanco: swap 1 for 1 with mezcal if you want a smoky kick, or use white rum (2 oz) to make it more like a classic mojito, same pour just different vibe.
Orange liqueur: sub 1/2 oz Grand Marnier or 1/2 oz fresh orange juice plus 1/4 oz simple syrup if you dont have Cointreau, the juice is less boozy but keeps the orange note.
Fresh strawberries: use 6–8 raspberries or 1 oz strawberry puree, or frozen strawberries (thaw a bit) about equal volume, muddle the same way.
Fresh mint: swap with 6–8 basil leaves (sweet or Thai basil works great), or use 1/2 oz mint syrup if you dont have fresh leaves for muddling.

Pro Tips

– Muddle order matters: press the strawberries first to get their juice out, then add the mint and bruise it gently so you get the aroma but not bitter green bits. dont pulverize the mint or youll taste the stems.

– If you want brighter strawberry flavor let the muddled mix sit for 2 minutes with a teaspoon of superfine sugar or a splash of agave before adding ice, it pulls more juice and sweetens naturally.

– Chill everything ahead: put your glass and tequila in the fridge for 15 minutes, and use big ice cubes if you want less dilution or crushed ice if you want a slushier, more refreshing drink. big cubes melt slower, crushed ice opens the flavor fast.

– Keep the fizz and the look: pour club soda slowly over the back of a spoon so it stays bubbly, and clap the mint between your hands just once before tucking it in for garnish so it smells great without getting soggy.

Mexican Strawberry Tequila Mojito Recipe

Recipe by Sam Ecclestone

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I had to share my Tequila Mojito Recipe that pairs ripe strawberries with margarita notes in a way that raises more questions than a typical cocktail.

Servings

servings

Calories

250

kcal

Equipment: 1. Cocktail shaker or sturdy mixing glass (for muddling and shaking)
2. Muddler (gently bruise the mint and strawberries, dont pulverize)
3. Jigger or measuring spoons (measures 2 oz, 1/2 oz, 1 oz etc)
4. Citrus reamer or handheld juicer (for fresh lime juice)
5. Fine mesh strainer or cocktail strainer (if you prefer a smoother pour)
6. Bar spoon or long spoon (to stir when built in the glass)
7. Paring knife and small cutting board (hulled strawberries, garnish lime)
8. Rocks or highball glass plus a small shallow dish for Tajin or coarse salt for the rim
9. Ice scoop or tongs (for adding crushed or cubed ice)

Ingredients

2 oz tequila blanco (silver tequila)
1/2 oz orange liqueur (Cointreau or triple sec, optional)
3–4 fresh strawberries, whole
6–8 fresh mint leaves, plus 1 small sprig for garnish
1 oz fresh lime juice (about 1 lime)
3/4 oz simple syrup or 1 tbsp agave nectar
2–3 oz club soda or sparkling water, to top
Ice (crushed or cubes), about 1 cup
Lime wheel or wedge, for garnish
Extra strawberry slice, for garnish
Tajin or coarse salt for rim (optional)

Directions

Optional rim: run a lime wedge around the glass rim, then dip in Tajin or coarse salt if you want that spicy kick.
In a sturdy glass or cocktail shaker add 3 to 4 fresh strawberries (hulled), 6 to 8 mint leaves (reserve one small sprig for garnish), 1 oz fresh lime juice and 3/4 oz simple syrup or 1 tbsp agave nectar.
Gently muddle the strawberries and mint to release juices and oils, dont pulverize the mint, just bruise it so it smells bright.
Pour in 2 oz tequila blanco and 1/2 oz orange liqueur (Cointreau or triple sec) if using.
Add ice (crushed or cubes, about 1 cup). If you built the drink in the glass stir well to chill, if you used a shaker add ice and shake 8 to 10 seconds.
If you shook the mix, strain into your prepared glass filled with fresh ice; otherwise just keep what's already in the glass.
Top with 2 to 3 oz club soda or sparkling water and give one gentle stir to combine.
Taste and adjust sweetness or lime if needed by adding a dash more simple syrup or a squeeze of lime.
Garnish with the reserved mint sprig (clap it between your hands first to wake the oils), a lime wheel or wedge, and an extra strawberry slice.
Serve immediately with a straw if you like, and enjoy.

Notes

Below you’ll find my best estimate of this recipe’s nutrition facts. Treat the numbers as a guide rather than a rule—great food should nourish both body and spirit. Figures are approximate, and the website owner assumes no liability for any inaccuracies in this recipe.