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Tequila Lemonade Cocktail

Published: Aug 2, 2016 · Modified: Jun 22, 2023 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.

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 spicy, more of a WOWZA way. I am sad to say that this restaurant closed back in 2018.

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.

Why This Drink is Great:

  1. I love this drink because it is a twist on classic lemonade. It combines unexpected flavors into something special.
  2. The cilantro lemonade was so good! I would never think to add cilantro to lemonade.
  3. This drink would be popular at a picnic or pool party.
2 cocktail glasses of tequila lemonade with green striped straws sit on a wood serving platter.

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.

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Recipe Step-By-Step Directions:

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

Washed cilantro leaves in a bowl.

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 love what my blender can do.)

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

This blueberry vodka lemonade is another fun summer cocktail to try.

Serve With:

  • Roasted Eggplant and Red Pepper Dip with my Gluten Free Bagel Chips.
  • These Roasted Padron Peppers are fun for summer cookouts.
  • Ground Chicken Meatballs - with or without a dipping sauce.
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. You may also like this easy Lemon Cordial recipe if you love lemons.

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?

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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
4.88 from 8 votes
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Prep Time 5 minutes mins
Total Time 5 minutes 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.

SPECIAL NOTE

Please know that every gluten free flour blend has a different starch to grain ratio. If you use a blend I didn't test, you may need to adjust your moisture levels in your baked goods.

Nutrition

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

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    • Sandi Gaertner

      August 04, 2016 at 6:46 pm

      Thank you Emma. Nice to meet you 🙂

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