Tequila Mojito Mule
Curiada Ingredients
Other Ingredients
- 12.00 fresh Mint leaves
- 0.75 fl oz Freshly squeezed lime juice
- 0.50 fl oz Giffard Sugar Cane Syrup (Sirop Sucre de Canne)
- Top up with Club soda
Directions
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Lightly muddle mint in base of Collins glass to bruise
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Add tequila, lime juice and sugar
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Half fill glass with crushed ice
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Churn with bar spoon
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Fill glass with more crushed ice
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Churn again with bar spoon
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Top with soda water
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Stir gently
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Garnish with mint sprig
Cocktail Description
The Tequila Mojito Mule takes three beloved classics and smashes them together into one refreshing powerhouse that's perfect for warm weather sipping.
This crowd-pleasing hybrid delivers the cooling mint and lime brightness of a mojito, the ginger-free simplicity of a mule's refreshing fizz, and the earthy agave backbone that only quality reposado tequila can provide. The Milagro Reposado brings subtle oak and vanilla notes that play beautifully against the fresh mint and citrus, while Giffard's cane sugar syrup adds a touch of natural sweetness without overwhelming the drink's crisp character. Making this cocktail requires a bit of attention—the gentle muddling and careful churning with crushed ice create the proper dilution and temperature—but it's well within reach for home bartenders willing to spend five minutes on technique. Pull this out at summer barbecues, pool parties, or casual weekend gatherings where people want something familiar yet different. The bright, herbaceous profile pairs wonderfully with grilled fish tacos, ceviche, fresh oysters, or light Mexican fare that won't compete with the drink's clean flavors. Each sip delivers that icy, minty refreshment you crave on a hot day, with just enough tequila character to remind you this isn't your standard mojito.
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