Our simple Tequila Fizz recipe is here to jazz up your day! The blend of Tequila, lime juice simple syrup, egg white and a dash of Club Soda creates a refreshing & frothy spring cocktail.
Prep time: 1 minute
Mixing time: 1 minute
Servings: 1
Calories: 211
Ingredients
- 2 oz Tequila
- 1 oz lime juice
- ¾ oz simple syrup
- 1 egg white - optional
- 1 oz club soda - to top up
- Lime wheel or twist - for garnish, optional
Equipment
- Highball Glass or Champagne Flute
- Measuring Jigger
- Cocktail Shaker
- Cocktail Strainer
- Fine strainer
Instructions
- Prep Glass: Fill a Highball glass (or champagne flute) with ice cubes. Give it a stir to chill it and set it aside.
- Add Egg White (optional): Crack open 1 egg white, separate white from yolk and pour the white into the shaker. Discard the yolk.
- Add Simple Syrup: Add ¾ oz simple syrup.
- Add Lime Juice: Measure and pour 1 oz lime juice into the shaker.
- Add Tequila: Pour 2 oz Tequila of your choice into the shaker.
- Shake Well: Fill the shaker with ice. Close it well and shake the ingredients vigorously for about 15 seconds.
- Dry Shake (only if using egg white): Open the shaker. Using the cocktail strainer, pour the liquid in the other tin and discard the ice. Close the shaker again and shake another time, for 15-20 seconds, without ice this time.
- Strain: Take the Highball glass and discard the ice inside. Using both the cocktail strainer and the fine strainer, strain the drink from the shaker into the chilled glass.
- Add Club Soda: Let the cocktail rest for a few seconds and top up with 1 oz club soda. The foam should rise slightly above the top of the glass.
- Garnish: Garnish with a lime wheel on the rim of the glass or with a lime peel (express the lime zest on top of the drink and place it on the rim of the glass) and serve immediately.
Notes
Substitutes:
- Tequila: If you're out of Tequila, you can substitute white rum or vodka. Both will give you a different flavor profile but still work well with the lime and simple syrup. If you’re looking for a smokier, more potent twist on this drink, Mezcal is also a great option.
- Lime Juice: Bottled lime juice can be used in a pinch if fresh limes aren't available, though fresh is always best. Fresh lemon juice can also be used for a slightly different citrus kick.
- Simple Syrup: If you don't have simple syrup, you can make your own by dissolving equal parts sugar and water over heat. Alternatively, agave nectar or honey syrup (2 parts honey to 1 part hot water) can be used for a different kind of sweetness.
- Egg white: If you don’t have eggs on hand or simply are not a fan of egg white, you can simply omit it or use aquafaba as a substitute (see section “Making it vegan”). If you’re concerned about food safety, you can also use bottled and pasteurized egg whites: it will also make for a nice frothy texture and the end result will be the same.
Making it Non-Alcoholic:
- Tequila Substitute: Use a non-alcoholic tequila substitute; these are available and do a good job mimicking Tequila's flavor. Use a non-alcoholic tequila substitute; several brands are available that mimic Tequila's flavor quite well. Otherwise, you can use fresh orange juice as a substitute. You can also try making your own substitute by mixing together water, a pinch of smoked salt, a splash of tonic and a bit of agave syrup (to taste).
- Proceed As Usual: Use this non-alcoholic substitute instead of the regular Tequila, follow the original steps, and enjoy a non-alcoholic version.
Making it Vegan:
- Egg white: if you want to make your cocktail foamy, you can use ½ ounce of aquafaba (chickpeas water) to replace the egg white. Follow all the steps, as aquafaba also needs to be shaken twice to make a proper foam.
- Simple Syrup: Make sure that your simple syrup or sugar is vegan friendly as some sugar manufacturers use bone char during the refining process. Organic & unrefined sugar are usually the easiest and safest ways to go if you’re looking for a vegan friendly option.
- Proceed As Usual: With these vegan-friendly alternatives, follow the original steps to enjoy a delicious vegan Tequila Fizz.
What is a Tequila Fizz?
A Tequila Fizz is a cocktail made of Tequila, fresh lime juice, sugar syrup, soda water and an egg white for a frothy texture. An exciting aspect about this particular fizz variant is that despite its simplicity, it offers a unique balance between the sharpness of Tequila and tanginess from lime with sweetness provided by sugar syrup – making for a refreshing drinking experience.
What is a Tequila Fizz made of – The ingredients
Follow along with our easy guide to make your own Tequila Fizz:
- Tequila: The cocktail’s base spirit provides a strong, distinctive flavor.
- Fresh Lime Juice: Adds a tart, refreshing element to balance the Tequila’s potency.
- Simple Syrup: Sweetens the drink and helps to mellow out the sourness of the lemon juice.
- Egg White: creates a frothy texture when shaken with other ingredients.
- Club Soda: Gives the cocktail its characteristic fizz and lightens the flavor.
- Lime Wheel or Twist (for garnish): Enhances presentation and adds an extra hint of citrus flavor.
