Spirits 101
70 and soda
The tequila soda is a simple yet refreshing-tasting drink, combining the distinct, crisp flavor of tequila and the effervescent fizz of sparkling soda water.
Time to make: 10 minutesServes: 1
The epitome of a highball cocktail
Cocktails made with a small alcoholic base of about two to four ounces and a much larger non-alcoholic mixer of roughly four to six ounces. These include scotch and soda, rum and coke and the classic this cocktail is based on, the tequila soda. Let’s take a deep dive into this cocktail and how to make it.
Tequila sodas are generally low in carbs, perfect for people looking to limit their carbohydrate intake. They’re also a relatively low-calorie cocktail, topping out at around 80-100 calories, depending how much tequila you use. This cocktail is light and refreshing-tasting, perfect for leisurely sipping at a party, lounging by the pool, relaxing after a tough day or a night out on the town with friends.
Ingredients
- 1.5 oz. Don Julio 70 Cristalino Tequila
- Club Soda, to Top Off
- Orange Slice Garnish
Directions
- Pour Don Julio 70 Cristalino Tequila into a highball glass filled with ice.
- Top off with sparkling club soda.
- Garnish with a fresh orange slice.
In this recipe
Tequila soda variations
While we recommend making this tequila soda recipe with Don Julio 70 Cristalino and garnishing with an orange slice or peel, there are many spins on this classic recipe.
Spice it up
Are you a spice lover? Try adding a jalapeño slice or two. Give your drink a stir and sip a clear cocktail with a kick of spice.
Switch up the spirits
No cristalino? You can also use blanco tequila. Whereas cristalino is aged and then filtered, blanco is unaged, giving it a refreshing-tasting, more agave-forward flavor.
To keep more of an aged taste, you can use reposado or añejo tequila. These gold or amber colored variations are aged, but not filtered the way cristalino is. You’ll get more of a barrel flavor and less of a floral character.
Make a batch
You can also make tequila sodas as a pitcher cocktail. Given its simple recipe, you can quickly whip up a large batch in advance for a party to easily serve your guests during the night. The exact amount will depend on you, but simply mix one part tequila and three parts sparkling club soda in a larger pitcher or container. Squeeze in orange, lime or whatever fruit you’d like for extra flavor, and stir gently.
It's easy to make and even easier to enjoy.
Shop blanco tequila
Enter the tequila soda
Outside of Mexico, tequila became well-known during the 1960s and 1970s thanks to its versatility. Tequila is often used as a base alcohol in many different cocktails, not least of which being the tequila soda. Luckily, our Don Julio 70 & Soda recipe is pleasantly simple. Tequila is the main ingredient that gives this cocktail its distinct, smooth flavor.
Here, we feature the unique flavor profile of cristalino, a newer type of tequila to grace the scene. Don Julio 70 Cristalino tequila is crafted from 100% blue agave, then aged to perfection and charcoal filtered for the beautiful, aged taste of añejo combined with the clarity of a blanco tequila.