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T.N.T. Cocktail No. 2

T.N.T. Cocktail No. 2 is a cocktail made with Tequila and Tonic. The listed recipe is built and served in a Old-Fashioned Glass.

Cocktailalcoholic10.5% ABV2 ingredients

At a Glance

99 kcalCalories
10.5%ABV
7.7gSugar
7.7gCarbs
0.71Std Drinks

Estimated from parsed ingredients and typical ingredient nutrition. Some ingredient data may be approximate.

These nutrition figures are approximate estimates for this recipe — actual values vary with your exact measures, brands and serving size.

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How hard is it to make?

Easybuilt drink

Why: 2 ingredients

Estimated from the ingredient count and technique.

Ingredients

  • 1.0 ozTequilaBase Spirit
  • to tasteTonicMixer

How to Make It

  1. Mix with ice in an old-fashioned glass.

How to Serve

Glass
Old-Fashioned Glass
Temperature
Chilled
Ice
Ice
Served Chilled

Serving tips

Serving tips

Serve T.N.T. Cocktail No. 2 cold and taste the citrus balance before adding extra sugar. Fresh citrus usually makes the biggest difference.

Taste

What does T.N.T. Cocktail No. 2 taste like?

T.N.T. Cocktail No. 2 is bright and tart, with citrus carrying much of the first impression. Sweetness and dilution need to balance the sharpness.

Primary flavours

Supporting notes

Flavor tags are derived from ingredient-level flavor mappings.

Estimated sensory profile

StrengthLight – Strong
BodyLight – Full
SweetnessDry – Sweet
AcidityFlat – Crisp
FruitinessEarthy – Fruity
BoldnessDelicate – Bold

What do these dimensions mean?

Practical notes

When to choose it

How to decide if T.N.T. Cocktail No. 2 is right for you

T.N.T. Cocktail No. 2 is best when you want brightness and a clean tart edge. Choose it if citrus balance matters more than richness, creaminess or heavy sweetness. The listed serve is about 10.5% ABV, so strength is part of the decision.

Skip if

Skip T.N.T. Cocktail No. 2 if...

Skip T.N.T. Cocktail No. 2 if tart citrus is not what you want. Sour-style drinks rely on acidity, so they can feel sharp when you are looking for richness or sweetness.

When to serve

  • Taco NightSuggested from its agave and peppery notes.

Occasion tags are inferred from drink style, serving format, flavour profile, food-pairing theme, recipe metadata, and strict multi-signal supplemental rule matches.

Food pairings

Food pairings are derived from the drink flavour signature, mapped to one dominant pairing theme, then limited to coherent public suggestions.

Diet & lifestyle

Compatible, based on the listed ingredients

May be limited

Low-Sugar

Not enough information

KetoLow-Carb

Diet tags are ingredient-level and nutrition-estimate based. Product brands, preparation methods, quantities, and substitutions may change compatibility.

Alternatives to try

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Reviewed ingredient substitutions

Tequila1.0 oz

MezcalWorks, but changes the drink
How much to use
Use the same amount; consider reducing smoky or bitter ingredients if the drink becomes intense.
What changes
Mezcal can replace tequila when a smokier, earthier agave profile is welcome.
Vegan-compatibleVegetarian-compatibleGluten-free-compatible

Reviewed component substitutions are not guarantees that the replacement was tested in this exact recipe. Follow the reviewed adjustment note and taste before serving.

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Frequently asked questions

Can I make a T.N.T. Cocktail No. 2 at home?
Yes. The T.N.T. Cocktail No. 2 uses 2 ingredients, making it easy to prepare at home. You will need a Old-Fashioned Glass. Use quality spirits and fresh ingredients for the best result.