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    Home » Recipes » Cocktail Recipes

    Tequila Lemonade Cocktail

    Published: Aug 2, 2016 · Modified: May 23, 2021 by Sandi Gaertner · 6 Comments · This post may contain affiliate links

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    Tequila lemonade with cilantro is an unusually delicious cocktail made with fresh-squeezed lemonade and tequila. It is the best boozy drink for a hot day.

    Flavors from fresh cilantro, tequila, and lemon make this easy summer cocktail recipe incredibly refreshing.  Don't forget to check out all of my delicious cocktails recipes.

    two glasses of tequila lemonade
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    Mr. Fearless Dining and I went to a fun new restaurant in the East Bay called Juhu Beach Club.

    Juhu Beach Club was an Indian fusion restaurant in North Oakland. Most of their menu is naturally gluten free and their chef blends flavors as I have never experienced before. The flavors explode in your mouth, not in a spicy way...more of a WOWZA way. I am sad to say that this restaurant closed back in 2018.

    My husband was the designated driver so he ordered a lemonade flavored with cilantro. It sounded so odd, he asked to try a taste before he ordered it.

    Why this drink is great:

    I love this drink because it is a twist on classic lemonade. it combines unexpected flavors into something special

    The cilantro lemonade was so good! I would never think to add cilantro to lemonade. Try that drink at a picnic or pool party. For night time, I decided to try to re-create the drink recipe using some tequila :-).

    Tequila and Lemonade in a glass on a wooden tray. The glasses have green and white striped straws.

    If you love boozy lemonade recipes, you will want to try the tequila lemonade with a twist of cilantro. It is an easy tequila and lemon cocktail recipe for any occasion.

    This lemonade and tequila drink is quick to make, too. Just grab a blender or Vitamix.

    Recipe step by step directions:

    juicing lemons

    Step 1: Juice your lemons. Add the juice to water and add the sugar to make your lemonade. You can also use bottled lemonade if you prefer.

    washed cilantro leaves

    Step 2: Wash and separate the cilantro leaves from the stems.

    Step 3: Dump the water and cilantro into the Vitamix or blender.

    My Vitamix was quick to liquefy the cilantro needed in this recipe. I use my Vitamix just about every day, to make everything from soup to smoothies. (This is not a paid or sponsored post, I just love what my blender can do.)

    Step 4: Pour the lemonade into the cilantro mixture. Add the tequila and mix well.

    Top view of two glasses of lemonade and tequila cocktails. Ice cubes and a green and white striped straw are in the glasses

    Serve over ice, chill in a cocktail mixer and strain it straight up, or add ice to your blender and make a frozen cocktail out of this lemonade cocktail.

    More Delicious Cocktail Recipes to Try:

    • Bourbon Apple Cider
    • Pink Grapefruit Margaritas with Sriracha Salt 
    • Dragon Fruit Cocktail
    • Prickly Pear Margaritas
    • POG Cocktail

    Are you ready to give this tequila and lemonade cocktail a try?

    Recipe

    2 cocktail glasses of tequila lemonade with green striped straws sit on a wood serving platter

    Tequila with Cilantro Lemonade Cocktail

    Sandi Gaertner
    Easy lemonade with cilantro tequila drink recipe
    4.86 from 7 votes
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    Prep Time 5 mins
    Total Time 5 mins
    Course Cocktail Recipes
    Cuisine American
    Servings 2 drinks
    Calories 178 kcal

    Ingredients
      

    • 4 ounces tequila
    • ¼ cup cilantro
    • fresh lemonade (mine was sweetened with honey.)
    • ¼ cup water

    Instructions
     

    • In a Vitamix, or blender, add cilantro and water. Turn on high speed to liquefy the cilantro.
    • Pour tequila into a glass filled with ice.
    • Add lemonade. Stir.
    • Pour ¼ cup cilantro mix on top. Serve cold.

    Nutrition

    Serving: 1gCalories: 178kcalCarbohydrates: 13gSodium: 8mgSugar: 12g
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    Comments

    1. Rosemary

      March 13, 2018 at 12:00 pm

      5 stars
      Hi Sandi, I love summer drinks especially with a little tequila, this sounds so refreshing.

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      • Sandi Gaertner

        March 13, 2018 at 3:46 pm

        Thank you so much Rosemary...it is definitely refreshing on a hot day 🙂

        Reply
    2. Amanda Finks

      March 13, 2018 at 11:47 am

      5 stars
      So refreshing! Love it!

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      • Sandi Gaertner

        March 13, 2018 at 3:46 pm

        Thanks Amanda 🙂

        Reply
    3. Emma Oxley

      August 04, 2016 at 3:14 am

      Love this recipe - and your blog. I blog about gluten free cooking too - would be great to collaborate at some point in the future maybe - but for now I'm going to use your cocktail recipes on my summer cocktail round-up! Thanks for sharing them on the FBC site with me! 🙂 I'll let you know when the post is live!

      Reply
      • Sandi Gaertner

        August 04, 2016 at 6:46 pm

        Thank you Emma. Nice to meet you 🙂

        Reply

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