This Mojito Margarita is the perfect combination of two of your favorite cocktails! It is the perfect balance of mint, lime, and tequila.
If choosing between a margarita and a mojito has you longing for one of each, this is the recipe for you! This icy cocktail combines minty mojito with tangy-sweet margarita, resulting in a pitcher full of flavor that you’ll be sipping well into the fall!
Looking for the classics? I have the BEST Margarita Recipe ever and a killer Mojito Recipe.
Mojito Margarita Ingredients
Here are the ingredients that make up this refreshing cocktail! For the full recipe including all measurements, scroll to the recipe card at the bottom of the post.
- Mint leaves: Just like in the classic mojito, fresh mint leaves add a unique flavor and aroma when muddled.
- Lime juice: Freshly squeezed is always best for cocktails.
- Simple syrup: Adds just enough sweetness to the cocktail. I love making my own simple syrup for cocktails because it is so easy and there are no extra additives or preservatives.
- Tequila: The star spirit of a classic margarita, always choose a tequila labeled 100% agave for best flavor.
- Club soda: Use a freshly opened bottle for maximum bubbles and fizz.
- Salt and lime wedge for garnish
Simple Syrup
How to Make a Mojito Margarita
Here is a brief overview of how this mojito margarita comes together. For the full recipe, see the recipe card below.
- Prepare your glass. Coat the rim of the glass with simple syrup and dip in kosher salt.
- Muddle the mint. In the bottom of a tumbler, gently muddle the mint leaves, fresh lime juice, and simple syrup.
- Add the rest of the ingredients. Add in the tequila, then ice, and top with club soda. Give it a gentle stir.
- Garnish and enjoy! Add extra mint leaves and a lime wedge for garnish and enjoy while cold.
Other Refreshing Cocktail Recipes
If you make this mojito margarita recipe let me know what you think by leaving me a comment!
Mojito Margarita
Ingredients
- 5 mint leaves plus more for garnish
- 1/2 ounce lime juice
- 1 ounce simple syrup plus more to line the glass
- 2 ounces tequila
- 3 ounces club soda
- kosher salt optional
- lime wedge for garnish
Instructions
- Optional: Coat the rim of the glass with simple syrup and dip in kosher salt.
- In the bottom of a tumbler, muddle mint leaves, lime juice, and simple syrup.
- Add in the tequila, add ice, and top with club soda. Give it a gentle stir.
- Garnish with mint leaves and a lime wedge.
did you make this
Mojito Margarita
LEAVE A COMMENT