Cocktails
Tequila Smash
Tequila Smash is a cocktail made with Blueberries, Bing Cherries, Blanco Tequila, and Maraschino Liqueur. The listed recipe is muddled and served in a Old-Fashioned Glass.
Nutrition information is not yet available for this drink.
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How hard is it to make?
Why: 6 ingredients, muddled drink, requires shaker, muddler
Estimated from the ingredient count and technique.
Ingredients & Tools
- 4.0 ozBlueberriesOther
- 4.0 ozBing cherriesOther
- 2.0 ozBlanco tequilaBase Spirit
- 2.0 ozMaraschino liqueurLiqueur Modifier
- 2.0 ozFresh Lime JuiceJuice
- to tasteLime wheel skewered with blueberry and Bing cherryOther
How to Make It
- Muddle blueberries and cherries in mixing glass.Muddled
- Add remaining ingredients and shake.Shaken
- Double-strain into ice-filled old-fashioned glass.Strain
- Garnish with skewered fruit.Garnish
How to Serve
- Glass
- Old-Fashioned Glass
- Temperature
- Chilled
- Ice
- Ice
- Method
- Shaken
Serving tips
Serving tips
Serve Tequila Smash cold and taste the citrus balance before adding extra sugar. Fresh citrus usually makes the biggest difference. It is commonly matched with seafood, ceviche, salads style pairings.
Taste
What does Tequila Smash taste like?
Tequila Smash 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
- Bright and citrusy
Practical notes
When to choose it
How to decide if Tequila Smash is right for you
Tequila Smash 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 10.1% ABV, so strength is part of the decision.
Skip if
Skip Tequila Smash if...
Skip Tequila Smash 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 lime notes.
- Seafood DinnerSuggested from its citrus notes, pairing with ceviche and seafood.
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
Not compatible
Not enough information
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
Blanco Tequila2.0 oz
Maraschino Liqueur2.0 oz
Fresh Lime Juice2.0 oz
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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Ingredients, measures and method are taken from the source recipe; roles and serving details are mapped from reviewed evidence.
Frequently asked questions
- How strong is a Tequila Smash?
- The published Tequila Smash recipe contains alcohol, but a calculated ABV is not currently available. Check the listed spirit and liqueur measures above rather than treating missing ABV data as an alcohol-free claim.
- Can I make a Tequila Smash at home?
- Yes. The Tequila Smash uses 6 ingredients, making it more involved to prepare at home. You will need a Old-Fashioned Glass. Use quality spirits and fresh ingredients for the best result.