Honey Citrus Tequila Cooler
A bright and smooth tequila cooler sweetened with honey and balanced by fresh grapefruit and lime juices. This recipe, ready in about 6 minutes, brings together blanco tequila, fresh grapefruit juice, fresh lime 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 170 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.
Ingredients
- 2 oz blanco tequila
- 1 oz fresh grapefruit juice
- 1/2 oz fresh lime juice
- 3/4 oz honey syrup (1:1 honey and water)
- 2 oz soda water
- as needed ice cubes
- 1 grapefruit wheel
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Instructions
- Step 1: Fill a cocktail shaker halfway with ice cubes.
- Step 2: Pour in 2 oz blanco tequila, 1 oz fresh grapefruit juice, 1/2 oz fresh lime juice, and 3/4 oz honey syrup.
- Step 3: Shake vigorously for 12 seconds until the shaker is frosty cold.
- Step 4: Strain into a highball glass filled with fresh ice cubes.
- Step 5: Top with 2 oz soda water and stir gently to combine.
- Step 6: Garnish by floating a thin grapefruit wheel on the surface of the drink.
