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As everybody gears up to take their swimsuits and sunglasses to lounge at the beach or by the pool, fresh coconut water or lemonade can only do so much to keep you going and in a good mood. For long weekend parties spent frolicking in the pool or chatting up your friends at a summer brunch, shaking up these simple yet delicious tequila spritzes to suit every preference and taste.
Ruby Spritzer
Image Credits: Queen Culinaire
This citrusy-bubbly spritzer cocktail made with a sparkling apple cider, is ideal for those who prefer their cocktails to be fruity but not too sweet. Perfect for brunch or to raise a celebratory toast, this cocktail is light on the palette as well as super easy to shake up. Making a large batch of the fruity base can also be done in advance and the apple cider added just before serving, so that you don’t miss out on having fun at the party.
Ingredients
- 45 ml tequila
- 30 ml pomegranate juice
- 60 ml sparkling apple cider
- 15 ml lemon juice
- 1 dash Angostura bitters
- Lemon peel twist, for garnish
Method
- Shake together the tequila, pomegranate juice, lemon juice and bitters with lots of ice.
- Strain and pour into a glass, top it off with sparkling apple cider and garnish with a lemon twist. Serve chilled.
Lime Spritzer
Image Credits: Tito's Handmade Vodka
This delicious four-ingredient cocktail is an adult version of lemonade; perfect for winding down the day or kickstarting the weekend. With flavour profiles similar to a margarita, this requires little to no effort and can be shaken together at a moment’s notice. The lime spritzer is perfect even when paired with tacos for your next Taco Tuesday party.
Ingredients
- 45 ml tequila blanco
- 15 ml simple syrup
- 30 ml lemon juice
- Soda water, to top off
- Lime wedge, for garnish
Method
- Shake together the tequila, simple syrup and lemon juice with plenty of ice.
- Strain and pour into a glass of your choice and top off with soda water.
- Serve chilled, garnished with a wedge of lime.
Watermelon Spritzer
Image Credits: Twenty-39
What better way to make the most of seasonal fruit than to enjoy it in a chilled cocktail? Perfect for brunching with the ladies, don’t underestimate the potency of this sweet cocktail with a little bit of a spicy kick from the chilli rim. Relive your best friendship memories by clinking glasses of this delicious drink to enjoy while it’s hot outside.
Ingredients
- ¼ cup watermelon chunks
- 45 ml tequila
- Juice of 1 lemon
- 25 ml triple sec
- 15 ml simple syrup
- Sparkling water, to top off
- 1 teaspoon red chilli powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- Lime wheel, for garnish
Method
- Rub a half-cut lime on the rim of your serving glass and dip into the salt and red chilli powder.
- Add the watermelon chunks to a blender filled with ice along with the tequila, lemon juice, triple sec and simple syrup.
- Blitz everything together and strain into the chilli-rimmed glass.
- Top off with sparkling water and serve cold, garnished with the lime wheel.
Spicy Pineapple Spritzer
Image Credits: Casual Mixologist
This spicy spritzer cocktail is literally like sunshine in a glass. The sweet-tartness of the pineapples are punctuated by spicy notes from the jalapeno gives it a beautiful colour and bursts of tropical flavours. The cocktail is perfect to enjoy with canapes or even as a drink to accompany a pizza or hot dog by the pool.
Ingredients
- 45 ml tequila
- 5-6 slices jalapeno
- ¼ cup chopped pineapple
- 20 ml simple syrup
- Juice of 1 lemon
- Sparkling water, to top off
- Dried pineapple slice, for garnish
Method
- Add the chopped pineapple, jalapeno slices, lime juice and simple syrup to a cocktail shaker and muddle well.
- Add some ice and the tequila and shake thoroughly to combine.
- Strain and pour into a waiting glass and top off with sparkling water. Serve cold garnished with a slice of dehydrated pineapple.
Tequila Aperol Spritz
Image Credits: Mama Loves Italy
This bright orange drink is the best thing to sip on in the summer because of its refreshing citrus kick, which pairs beautifully with tequila and all kinds of sparkling wine. A twist on the classic Aperol spritz, this tequila version is sure to uplift your spirits and keep you dancing all day, making you the life of any party.
Ingredients
- 60 ml Blanco tequila
- 30 ml Aperol liqueur
- 45 ml grapefruit juice
- 30 ml lime juice
- Sparkling wine, to top off
- Slice of orange, for garnish
Method
- Shake together the tequila, Aperol, grapefruit juice and lemon juice with lots of ice.
- Strain and pour into a wine glass with ice and top off with the sparkling wine. Add a slice of orange and serve.
