Description
A simple and refreshing cocktail made with tequila, Sprite, and fresh lime juice. Perfect for any occasion!
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 oz Tequila (Blanco or Reposado)
- 4 oz Sprite (or lemon-lime soda)
- ½ oz Fresh Lime Juice
- Lime wedge, for garnish
- Ice cubes
- Optional: Salt for rimming the glass
Instructions
- (Optional) Chill Your Glass: Place your glass in the freezer for 15-20 minutes or fill with ice. Discard ice before adding the cocktail.
- (Optional) Prepare Salt Rim: Run a lime wedge around the rim of your glass. Spread salt on a small plate. Gently press the rim into the salt.
- Add Ice: Fill the prepared glass with ice cubes (about three-quarters full).
- Pour in Tequila: Measure and pour 2 ounces of tequila over the ice.
- Add Lime Juice: Squeeze ½ ounce of fresh lime juice into the glass.
- Top with Sprite: Pour 4 ounces of Sprite into the glass.
- Stir Gently: Use a spoon to gently stir the cocktail to combine.
- Garnish: Garnish with a lime wedge.
- Serve Immediately: Enjoy!
Notes
- Adjust Sweetness: Reduce Sprite or add club soda if too sweet.
- Make it Spicy: Add jalapeño slices or muddle a small piece.
- Add Fruit: Muddle fresh fruit like strawberries or blueberries.
- Use Flavored Tequila: Experiment with grapefruit or pineapple tequila.
- Make a Pitcher: Multiply ingredients for more servings.
- Frozen Tequila Sprite: Blend all ingredients with ice.
- Diet-Friendly Option: Use diet Sprite.
- Herbal Infusion: Add mint or basil.
- Rim Variations: Try sugar or chili powder instead of salt.
- Presentation: Use a fancy glass.
- Lime Juice is Key: Use fresh lime juice for the best flavor.
- Prep Time: 2 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes