Tequila Daisy Recipe
Written by Spring calls for this easy Tequila Daisy recipe! It's a refreshing mix of Tequila, lemon juice, Triple Sec, sugar and a dash of soda water.
Prep time: 1 minute
Mixing time: 1 minute
Servings: 1
Calories: 231
Ingredients
- 2 oz Tequila
- 1 oz Triple Sec
- ¾ oz fresh lemon juice
- ½ teaspoon superfine sugar
- ½ oz soda water
- Lemon slice or twist - for garnish, optional
Equipment
- Cocktail Shaker
- Cocktail Strainer
- Fine strainer
- Coupe Glass
- Measuring Jigger
Instructions
- Prep Glass: Fill a coupe glass with ice to chill it. Give it a quick stir and set it aside.
- Add Sugar and Lemon Juice: Sprinkle ½ teaspoon superfine sugar into the shaker. Add ¾ oz fresh lemon juice and stir to dissolve.
- Add Triple Sec: Add 1 oz Triple Sec.
- Add Tequila: Finally, add 2 oz Tequila to the mix.
- Shake Well: Fill the shaker with ice, close it and give it a good shake (10-15 seconds).
- Strain: Take the Coupe glass and discard the ice inside. Then, using both the cocktail strainer and the fine strainer, strain the shaken drink into the chilled glass.
- Add Soda Water: Finish the drink by adding ½ oz soda water into the glass.
- Garnish: Garnish with a lemon twist (express the lemon zest on top of the drink and then place it on the rim of the glass or drop it directly inside). 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 make a tasty cocktail.
- Lemon Juice: Fresh lime juice can be used instead of lemon juice for a more tart flavor.
- Sugar: Agave nectar or honey can be used for a different sweetness profile.
Making a Pitcher of Tequila Daisy:
- Scale: To make a pitcher that serves 8, multiply all the ingredients by 8. That would be 16 oz of Tequila, 8 teaspoons of sugar, 8 oz of Triple Sec, 6 oz of lemon juice, and 4 oz of simple syrup.
- Mix: In a large pitcher, combine the Tequila, Triple sec, lemon juice, and sugar with ice. Stir well.
- Serve: Strain the mixture into chilled coupe glasses, top up with soda water, garnish with a lemon slice or twist, and serve immediately.
Making it Non-Alcoholic:
- Tequila Substitute: Use a non-alcoholic tequila substitute; these are available in the market and do a good job mimicking Tequila's flavor.
- Triple Sec: use a simple syrup aromatized with orange peels.
- Proceed As Usual: Use this non-alcoholic substitute instead of regular Tequila, follow the original steps, and enjoy a non-alcoholic version.
Making it Vegan:
- Sugar: Ensure your sugar is not processed using bone char, which is not vegan. Alternatively, use agave nectar as a vegan-friendly sweetener.