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Tequila Limeade

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Matt Armato is a blogger, recipe developer and co-founder of the LGBTQ home and lifestyle blog Probably This. He covers food, drinks, travel and design.
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Matt Armato
Updated 08/14/17

There’s little as refreshing during the summer swelter as a cool limeade. But when you add a bit of chile heat and tequila, well, that cooler gets a whole lot hotter.

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Ingredients

  • 1/2 oz Light agave nectar
  • 8 sprigs Cilantro leaves, plus a full sprig for garnish
  • 2 slices Fresh jalapeño
  • 1 1/2 oz Cazadores tequila blanco
  • 3/4 oz Fresh lime juice
  • 12 oz Club soda
  • Garnish: Cilantro sprig

Steps

  1. Combine agave nectar, cilantro leaves and jalapeño slices in a shaking tin.

  2. Muddle gently.

  3. Add tequila, lime juice, and ice.

  4. Shake and double strain into a collins or highball glass filled with ice.

  5. Top with club soda.

  6. Garnish with fresh sprig of cilantro.