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Peppermint Tequila Smash Cocktail

Peppermint Tequila Smash Cocktail Recipe
A refreshing cocktail with cool peppermint, fresh citrus, and smooth tequila, perfect for festive occasions or hot summer days.
John
Prep Time 5 minutes
Total Time 5 minutes
Serving Size 1 cocktail

Equipment

  • Cocktail shaker
  • Muddler
  • Strainer
  • Jigger
  • Rocks glass or tumbler
  • Spoon or bar spoon
  • Small knife
  • Citrus juicer
  • Ice scoop

Ingredients

  • 2 oz tequila blanco or Sauza gold
  • 1 oz freshly squeezed lime juice
  • 0.5 oz freshly squeezed lemon juice
  • 0.75 oz honey syrup or agave syrup
  • 8-10 leaves fresh mint
  • 5-6 leaves fresh peppermint for stronger mint flavor
  • crushed ice
  • mint sprig for garnish
  • lemon or lime wheel optional garnish

Instructions

  • Add mint and peppermint leaves to the shaker.
  • Gently muddle to release oils without tearing the leaves.
  • Add tequila, lime juice, lemon juice, and honey syrup or agave.
  • Fill shaker halfway with crushed ice and shake for 15-20 seconds.
  • Strain into a rocks glass filled with crushed ice.
  • Garnish with a mint sprig and citrus wheel if desired.

Notes

Use blanco tequila for a lighter flavor or gold tequila for more depth. Fresh citrus and both peppermint and regular mint balance the flavor perfectly.