Cocktail recipes

Clear cocktail recipes with ingredients and step-by-step instructions.

By Spirit

  • Whiskey Cocktails
  • Rum Cocktails
  • Gin Cocktails
  • Vodka Cocktails
  • Tequila & Mezcal Cocktails
  • Mocktails

Browse

  • Cocktail Recipes
  • By Family
  • By Flavor
  • By Region
  • By Occasion
  • By Diet
  • By Ingredient

About

  • How AI Works
  • Editorial Team
  • Support
  • Privacy Policy
  • Terms of Service

© 2026 Mixiebar. All rights reserved.

Please drink responsibly. 21+

  1. Home/
  2. Spirits/
  3. Tequila/
  4. Tequila Basil Lemonade
Tequila Basil Lemonade
Expert verified
  1. Home/
  2. Spirits/
  3. Tequila/
  4. Tequila Basil Lemonade

Tequila Basil Lemonade

A refreshing, bubbly and herbal tequila cocktail ∙ Shake ∙ 3 min ∙ 15.6%

Ingredients

~192 kcal per serving

1
Servings
  • Tequila reposadoTequila reposado60 ml
  • Fresh basil leavesFresh basil leaves3 pcs
  • Sugar syrupSugar syrup15 ml
  • Lemon juice (freshly squeezed)Lemon juice (freshly squeezed)20 ml
  • Soda waterSoda water30 ml

Garnish

  • Lime wedgeLime wedge
  • Basil sprigBasil sprig

Instructions for 1 serving

  1. Pre-chill a glass
  2. Shake the first 4 ingredients with ice: Tequila reposado 60 ml · Fresh basil leaves 3 pcs · Sugar syrup 15 ml · Lemon juice 20 ml and Fine strain into the ice-filled glass
  3. Top with Soda water and gently stir
  4. Garnish with a lime wedge and a basil sprig

History

Tequila Basil Lemonade offers a fresh and lively twist on traditional lemonade with a herbal infusion of basil. Created in 2011, it blends bright citrus and tequila for a refreshing balance. This cocktail perfectly suits warm days and casual gatherings. It provides an invigorating, slightly botanical experience. The light effervescence makes it easy to enjoy throughout any social occasion.

Tags

  • Tequila
  • Highball
  • Latin America
  • BBQ & cookout
  • Solo night
  • Summer
  • Vegan
  • Vegetarian
  • Lactose-free
  • Gluten-free
  • Herbal
  • Refreshing
  • Bubbly

Tags

  • Tequila
  • Highball
  • Latin America
  • BBQ & cookout
  • Solo night
  • Summer
  • Vegan
  • Vegetarian
  • Lactose-free
  • Gluten-free
  • Herbal
  • Refreshing
  • Bubbly

More with Tequila reposado

  • Bloody Maria

    Bloody Maria

    Tequila reposado

  • Italian Mezcal Margarita

    Italian Mezcal Margarita

    Tequila reposado

  • Oaxaca Old Fashioned

    Oaxaca Old Fashioned

    Tequila reposado, Mezcal

  • Tommy’s Margarita

    Tommy’s Margarita

    Tequila reposado

  • Long Island Spiced Tea

    Long Island Spiced Tea

    Spiced rum, London dry gin, Vodka, Tequila reposado, Triple sec

  • Tequila Negroni

    Tequila Negroni

    Tequila reposado, Red bitter, Carpano Antica Formula vermouth

  • Tequila Sunrise

    Tequila Sunrise

    Tequila reposado

  • Ginger Margarita

    Ginger Margarita

    Tequila reposado

  • Margarita (low-calorie)

    Margarita (low-calorie)

    Tequila reposado

  • Mexican Mule

    Mexican Mule

    Tequila reposado

  • Mini Margarita

    Mini Margarita

    Tequila reposado

  • Espresso Margarita

    Espresso Margarita

    Tequila reposado