Hibiscus Tequila and Sprite Cocktail (4 Ingredients)

Shake up a fun and simple mixed drink with sprite and tequila

This colorful Patrón tequila cocktail is mixed with hibiscus tea and topped with Sprite (or 7UP). Not only is this a super easy cocktail to mix up with only 4 ingredients, but it's also light, refreshing, and perfect for the hot summer months. There's a touch of floral notes from the hibiscus, while also allowing the flavor of tequila to really shine through.

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• What You'll Learn In This Recipe
• What's In This Cocktail?
• Tips for Purchasing a Bottle of Tequila
• How to Garnish this Cocktail
• Tools & Equipment You'll Need
• Recipe Frequently Asked Questions
• More Tequila Cocktails You'll Love
• Recipe Video Tutorial
• Hibiscus Tequila and Sprite Cocktail (4 Ingredients)

Tequila and Sprite just so happens to be one of my favorite, go-to cocktail combinations. It's a simple, light, and low-calorie option that tastes great! This Sprite tequila cocktail is getting a color makeover by adding hibiscus tea to give the entire drink a pink tint.

This cocktail is really a show stopper. It is garnished with some lime slices and edible flowers, which will really impress whoever you're making this for!

What You'll Learn In This Recipe

You'll learn a few bartending tips and tricks by making this recipe including:

• How to pick out a good quality tequila that you'll love
• Ways to change up this recipe to slightly tweak the flavor using different types of soda
• Using edible flowers to garnish a cocktail

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What's In This Cocktail?

This simple cocktail only requires a few ingredients:

• Hibiscus tea: The tea adds a floral, light taste to the cocktail. Plus, it makes the drink a pretty pink color! Make sure to steep and cool the tea prior to using it in the cocktail.
• Patrón silver tequila: In my opinion, tequila is one of the best liquors with Sprite! The tequila really shines through on this cocktail, which means it's important to select a high-quality tequila. Always make sure the bottle of tequila you're using says 100% agave.
• Lime juice: I prefer to use freshly squeezed lime juice. It adds a tart, bitter taste to the cocktail. In a pinch, you can substitute for bottled lime juice.
• Simple syrup (optional): This ingredient is completely optional, but can add in a touch of sweetness if you prefer a sweet cocktail. Feel free to adjust the amount of simple syrup according to taste.
• Sprite lemon lime soda: I love a cocktail that has a little bit of fizz. The Sprite adds in some carbonation and extra flavor. Feel free to also use 7UP, Fresca, or diet soda in place of the Sprite.

Don't forget to grab some crushed ice for serving and optionally edible flowers and lime wheels for garnish.

Tips for Purchasing a Bottle of Tequila

Becuase you can really taste the flavor of the alcohol in the Sprite tequila cocktail, it's important that you're selecting a high-quality bottle of tequila. Here are some tips when shopping for tequila:

• Most importantly, be sure the bottle of tequila mentions 100% agave somewhere on the bottle. This means that all of the sugar is made from blue agave and not other fillers or additives.
• Higher end bottles usually list where the tequila was made. Legally, tequila can be produced in these five regions in Mexico: Jalisco, Guanajuato, Michoacán, Nayarit, or Tamaulipas.
• If you're looking for a tequila with a richer, woody taste, try a reposado tequila instead of silver/blanco tequila.

If you're interested in learning more about tequila including how it's made and the different types of tequila available to purchase, check out this video.

How to Garnish this Cocktail

Cocktail garnishes add so much interest and fun to a cocktail. There are so many creative cocktail garnish ideas but for this Patrón and Sprite cocktail we're using two simple elements:

1. Edible Flowers: These add another pop of color, and a great summery touch. Just make sure you purchase flowers that are meant to be consumed so they aren't grown with pestisides. My favorite place to purchase edible flowers is at Gourmet Sweet Botanicals. Simply top the cocktail wih a few of your favorite flowers.
2. Lime Wheels: Fresh limes add great flavor to the cocktail. Cut very thin lime wheels, then slide them in between the glass and ice. It creates a pretty effect, especially when displayed in a highball glass.

Tools & Equipment You'll Need

This tequila and Sprite cocktail requires you just to have a few bar tools:

• Cocktail Shaker: This is a great tool to have for mixed drinks. We shake cocktails to help chill and dilute the drink. However, it also helps incorporate air.
• Hawthorne Strainer: The strainer helps separate the cocktail from the ice in the shaker. It's another very important tool for cocktail making.
• Highball Glass: This is my favorite type of glass to serve the Sprite tequila drink in. However, you could also use a stemless wine glass.

Recipe Frequently Asked Questions

More Tequila Cocktails You'll Love

Here are some other tequila based cocktails you may enjoy:

• Try this Watermelon Margarita on the rocks for a refreshing summer cocktail
• The perfect tequila recipe for the holidays? Check out Sparkling Cranberry Champagne & Tequila cocktail
• A fun way to entertain with these Margarita Flights
• 35+ cocktails & shots to mix with Patrón

Recipe Video Tutorial