Citrus-Spiced Tequila Tonic with Jalapeño

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A bright and zesty cocktail that marries tequila with tonic water, fresh citrus, and a subtle kick of jalapeño spice. This Mexican recipe, ready in about 6 minutes, brings together blanco tequila, fresh lime juice, fresh orange juice for a refreshing, crowd-pleasing drink — a bright, easy pour for parties, gatherings, or any warm-weather afternoon when you want something festive without alcohol-only options. Each serving lands at about 160 calories and feeds 1, so it works for entertaining, brunch, or a non-alcoholic option at the bar cart. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Prep: 6 min Serves 1 Cocktails cuisine 160 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: Rub the rim of a highball glass with a lime wedge and dip it lightly into salt to coat.
  2. Step 2: Fill the glass with large ice cubes.
  3. Step 3: In a mixing glass, muddle 2 jalapeño slices gently to release spice without overbearing heat.
  4. Step 4: Add 2 oz blanco tequila, 0.75 oz fresh lime juice, and 0.5 oz fresh orange juice to the mixing glass filled halfway with ice.
  5. Step 5: Stir gently for 20 seconds with a bar spoon to chill and dilute slightly.
  6. Step 6: Strain into the prepared highball glass over the ice.
  7. Step 7: Top with 3 oz tonic water and stir lightly to combine.
  8. Step 8: Garnish with a thin wheel of jalapeño and a twist of orange peel expressed over the drink.

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