If you're looking for an easy 3-ingredient tequila cocktail, the Batanga cocktail needs to be next on your list! This classic Mexican tequila-and-Coke drink is the perfect balance of sweet, tart, and bubbly. Making it one of the most refreshing cocktails you can make, whether it's a hot summer night or just a Tuesday that calls for something ice cold.
You'll love this Batanga cocktail
It’s insanely easy to make. It comes together in minutes with just 3 simple ingredients, no shaker, no fancy equipment needed. It's the drink of the summer you've been waiting for!
It’s packed with unique flavor. Thanks to blanco tequila, tart lime juice, and Mexican Coca-Cola, it's such a delicious combination of zesty and sweet.
It’s versatile. It's totally customizable to suit your taste! Whether you prefer a little more salt, a little less lime, you're in control.
What Is a Batanga Cocktail?
The Batanga is a classic Mexican cocktail born in the 1950s in the town of Tequila, Jalisco. It was created by the legendary Don Javier Delgado Corona, the beloved bartender behind La Capilla, one of Mexico's oldest bars and now a true pilgrimage destination for tequila lovers around the world. The drink itself is simple: tequila, fresh lime, and Coke, rimmed with salt. Iconic, easy, and completely delicious.
Ingredients
Tequila Blanco. The traditional Batanga cocktail recipe calls for blanco tequila, and that's exactly what I use here! It's clean, bright flavor pairs perfectly with the lime and cola without overpowering either.
Fresh Lime Juice. Please, please use fresh lime juice... not bottled! The brightness and tartness of fresh-squeezed lime make this drink sing.
Mexican Coca-Cola. This is the not-so-secret secret ingredient. Mexican Coke is made with real cane sugar, not high-fructose corn syrup, which gives it a richer, slightly less syrupy sweetness that makes the Batanga cocktail taste the way it's meant to.
How to make a batanga
- Run a lime wedge around the rim of a highball glass, then dip it into coarse salt.
- Fill the glass with fresh ice. Add 2 oz blanco tequila and ½ oz fresh lime juice, then top with Mexican Coca-Cola.
- Give it a gentle stir, garnish with a lime slice, and enjoy!
Substitutions and variations
Whether you prefer your cocktails with a heavy pinch of salt or a little less lime, the Batanga is easy to tweak to your personal taste.
Charro Negro. Swap lime for a twist of bitters to make this darker, deeper.
Cuba Libre. Add rum instead of tequila to create a Cuban classic.
Fruit Juice. Add a fruit juice like orange or grapefruit for a punchier, summery feel.
Reposado Tequila. Use reposado tequila for a richer, oakier flavor.
FAQs
What is a tequila and Coke drink called?
A tequila and Coke cocktail is called a Batanga! It's a classic Mexican drink traditionally made with blanco tequila, fresh lime juice, and Mexican Coca-Cola over a salted rim.
What is the difference between a charro negro and a Batanga?
Both are tequila-and-Coke cocktails, but the Charro Negro swaps lime juice for bitters, giving it a deeper, more complex flavor than the bright, citrusy Batanga.
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Batanga Cocktail
If you're looking for an easy 3-ingredient tequila cocktail, you have to make the Batanga cocktail! This classic Mexican drink is the perfect blend of sweet, tart, and bubbly, making it the ultimate refreshing cocktail for any occasion, but especially on a hot summer night.
Ingredients
- 2 oz tequila blanco
- ½ oz lime juice
- 3-4 oz Mexican Coca-Cola
Instructions
- Rub a lime wedge around the rim of the glass. Dip the glass into salt.
- Add fresh ice to the glass.
- Add your 2 oz tequila, ½ oz lime juice, and top with Mexican Coke.
- Give it a stir, garnish with a lime slice, and enjoy!
Notes
Substitutions and variations
Whether you prefer your cocktails with a heavy pinch of salt or a little less lime, the Batanga is easy to tweak to your personal taste.
- Charro Negro. Swap lime for a twist of bitters and make this darker, deeper version.
- Cuba Libre. Add rum instead of tequila to create a Cuban classic.
- Fruit Juice. Add a fruit juice like orange or grapefruit for a punchier, summery feel.
- Reposado Tequila. Use reposado tequila for a richer, oakier flavor.
FAQs
What is a tequila and Coke drink called?
The combination of tequila and Coke is called a Batanga.
What is the difference between a charro negro and a Batanga?
Charro Negro uses bitters instead of lime juice, like a Batanga cocktail.
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