Citrus Tequila Lemonade Cocktail
Cool off this spring and summer with this citrus tequila lemonade cocktail! Made with tart lemonade, spritzy orange soda, and a hint of lime, this refreshing cocktail is truly a warm-weather winner!
Warm weather means cold drinks on patios, and this citrus tequila lemonade is a light, refreshing cocktail that’s perfect for any spring or summer occasion! Just mix your favorite tequila with lemonade, orange soda, orange bitters, and a bit of lime (and don’t forget the salted rim). Make these cocktails to celebrate Mom this Mother’s Day, as a fun drink to ring in the summer season, or whenever you just need a cool drink after a long day–you deserve it!
Here are some more spring recipes you’ll love: Hard Cider Mimosas, Sweet Corn and White Wine Chickpea Pasta, and Mini Lemon Lavender Tarts.
Ingredients & Equipment
You’ll need the following ingredients and equipment to make this citrus tequila lemonade cocktail:
- Rocks glasses
- Tequila
- Orange soda
- Lemonade
- Orange bitters
- Limes
- Ice
- Salt
Customize This Recipe!
There are a few different ways you can customize this recipe:
- Use a flavored lemonade. For a fun, flavorful twist, use a pink lemonade instead of traditional!
- Salt or sugar. I prefer this cocktail with salt, but you can use sugar for a sweeter flavor!
Kitchen Tips:
- Utilize mise en place! Make sure you have all of your ingredients prepped and ready before you begin making this recipe – it will help save you time and keep you organized.
- Chill your glasses. After you salt your rims, put the glasses in the freezer until you’re ready to serve so they stay extra cold!
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Citrus Tequila Lemonade Cocktail
Ingredients
- 2 oz tequila
- 3 oz lemonade
- orange bitters a few dashes
- 1 lime squeezed
- 1 can orange soda to top
Instructions
- Use the open face of a sliced lime to wet your glass rims, then roll in salt. Place glasses in the freezer until ready to serve.
- Mix together tequila, lemonade, bitters, and lime juice in a cocktail shaker and stir or shake with ice.
- Add ice to your glasses, then pour half of the tequila mixture into each glass.
- Top each glass off with orange soda and garnish your cocktails with a slice of lime if desired.
