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Tequila/Mezcal · Fizz · Citrusy

Tequila Fizz Recipe

A Gin Fizz's tequila-forward cousin.

Prep Time
1.5 min
Method
Shaken
Glass
Highball glass
Strength
Light

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Last updated September 20, 2026

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About the Tequila Fizz

A tequila application of the classic Fizz format dating to the late 1800s New Orleans bar scene — no single credited inventor for this variant.

Tequila Fizz cocktail served in a Highball glass
Ingredients for a Tequila Fizz: Tequila, Fresh lime juice, Simple syrup laid out on a home kitchen counter

Ingredients

Servings
1
  • Tequila2 oz
  • Fresh lime juice¾ oz
  • Simple syrup¾ oz
  • Soda water~2 oz, to top

Method

  1. Measure and pour the tequila, fresh lime juice and simple syrup into the shaker.
  2. Add a scoop of ice to the shaker.
  3. Shake for 15 seconds.
  4. Strain the cocktail into a fizz glass, no ice.
  5. Top with soda water.
Shaking the Tequila Fizz into a chilled highball glass
Close-up of the garnish on a Tequila Fizz, expressed over the glass

Glass & Garnish

Highball glass, no ice in the glass. Garnish with a lime wheel, matching the lime juice in the shake.

Notes

Serve immediately. Pairs well with light salty snacks.

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