Blueberry Tequila Smash

This simple Blueberry Tequila Smash combines tequila, Cointreau, fresh blueberries, lime juice, and simple syrup to create a light and refreshing cocktail.

Have you ever tried combining blueberries with tequila? If not, with just one sip of this simple Blueberry Tequila Smash, you’ll instantly realize what you have been missing. In addition to a nice light and refreshing taste, this cocktail is definitely a showstopper! Look at that color, it’s stunning! It looks as good as it tastes.

To be honest, I’ve never really been a tequila enthusiast, until recently. Since blogging and posting numerous fun and great drinks, I’ve really gotten into creating and combining lots of different flavors. The results have been unbelievable and my taste for different types of spirits has definitely expanded.

The combination of tequila and blueberries work really well together. The lime juice provides a little tartness while the blueberries add plenty of sweetness and that color! What’s not to like? Give it a try and let me know what you think.

What kind of tequila should I use?

Only a few ingredients to make this Blueberry Tequila Smash: lime juice, sweetener (orange liqueur such as Cointreau or triple sec, and simple syrup), fresh blueberries and most importantly tequila. There are two types of tequilas that you can use in this drink: blanco (aka silver), minimally or un-aged tequila or reposado, a high-proof tequila that is aged in oak for a period of two to twelve months.

According to Liquor.com here are a few of their favorite tequila’s that will work great in this drink:

Roca Patrón Silver that will run you about $40.

However, if you are looking for a budget friendly option they suggest Espolòn Blanco at Drizly that is about $17.

For this Blueberry Tequila Smash we used Milagro Silver Tequila that is about $32. 

Experiment with your favorite tequila! 

Blueberry Tequila Smash-Ingredients

• 6-8 large blueberries (12-16 small) 
• 1.5 oz fresh squeezed lime juice
• 1 oz simple syrup
• 3 oz tequila
• 1 oz Cointreau or triple sec
• 1 cup ice
• cherry, mint leave, lime wedge (for garnish, you can use a basil leave too if you don’t have mint)

Instructions

• Add blueberries and lime juice to the bottom of a cocktail shaker.
• Muddle well until the blueberries are broken down and the juices are released.
• Add simple syrup, tequila and Cointreau or triple sec and ice.
• Shake vigorously until very cold.
• Strain into a cocktail glass filled with ice (as shown).
• Garnish and serve.
• Cheers!

For other great tequila drinks try:

Fresh Peach Margarita

Fresh Strawberry Margarita

Frozen Watermelon Margarita

Simple Lemon Margarita

Spicy Paloma Cocktail