Tijuana Taxi
Embark on a flavor-packed journey with the "Tijuana Taxi," a vibrant tequila cocktail that’s a fiesta in a glass. Perfect for cocktail enthusiasts and summer gatherings, this refreshing drink combines the boldness of tequila with freshly squeezed orange and lime juices, balanced by a subtle sweetness from agave syrup. Enhanced by a splash of orange liqueur, every sip captures a harmony of tangy, sweet, and citrusy notes. Customize it with a salted rim for an extra punch of flavor, and garnish with a lime wheel or a twist of orange peel for a professional finish. Ready in just 5 minutes, this irresistible cocktail is your go-to recipe for entertaining or unwinding after a long day. Keywords: tequila cocktail, Tijuana Taxi recipe, citrus cocktail, easy tequila drinks, summer cocktail ideas.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 oz Tequila
- 1 oz Orange liqueur (e.g., Triple Sec or Cointreau)
- 0.75 oz Lime juice (freshly squeezed)
- 1 oz Orange juice (freshly squeezed)
- 0.5 oz Agave syrup
- 1 cup Ice cubes
- 1 tbsp Salt (optional, for rimming glass)
- 1 piece Lime wheel or wedge (for garnish)
- 1 piece Orange peel (for garnish, optional)
Instructions
If desired, prepare the glass by running a lime wedge around the rim and dipping it into a plate of salt to create a salted rim. Set aside.
In a cocktail shaker, combine the tequila, orange liqueur, lime juice, orange juice, and agave syrup.
Fill the shaker with ice cubes and secure the lid tightly.
Shake vigorously for 15-20 seconds until the cocktail is fully chilled.
Fill the prepared glass with fresh ice cubes (if not using the shaker's ice).
Strain the cocktail into the glass using a cocktail strainer.
Garnish with a lime wheel or wedge on the rim of the glass, and add a twist of orange peel, if desired.
Serve immediately and enjoy responsibly!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
289 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 0.1 g | 0% | |
| Saturated Fat | 0.0 g | 0% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 6608 mg | 287% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 25.8 g | 9% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 0.8 g | 3% | |
| Total Sugars | 22.7 g | ||
| Protein | 0.3 g | 1% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 14 mg | 1% | |
| Iron | 0.2 mg | 1% | |
| Potassium | 74 mg | 2% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
