This Strawberry Tequila Kiss Cocktail is a light and fruity drink that’s perfect for date night. The beautiful red color makes this drink a great option to serve for Valentine’s Day, and with just a few ingredients you can easily prepare this refreshing sparkling cocktail.
This bubbly cocktail is great for date night and perfect for Valentine’s Day!
Why You’ll Love this Sparkling Tequila Kiss
For a sweet and tasty drink, you have to try this tequila kiss. Not only is it super easy to make, it’s also a simple and reliable drink that’s perfect for just about any occasion.
Make this sparkling cocktail for date night drinks or for an extra special treat to share with your loved ones or your special person on Valentine’s Day.
With a signature strawberry flavor and a minty bite, this tequila kiss will become a go-to cocktail!
If you love these date night cocktails and want another fruity and bubbly cocktail, try this Cranberry Vodka Spritzer!
Tequila Strawberry Cocktail Ingredients
With just a few simple ingredients, you can put together this elegant and delicious sparkling cocktail.
- Tequila – use whatever your favorite tequila is for this drink!
- Welch’s Sparkling Strawberry Daiquiri Juice Cocktail – this unique sparkling juice is the secret ingredient that pulls everything together for this cocktail.
- Fresh Strawberries – add an extra pop of color and strawberry flavor.
- Mint Leaves – provide coolness and balance out all of the sweetness of the strawberry flavors.
- Ice Cubes – this drink is best when served cold, so ice cubes are a must!
Instructions
- Fill a glass with ice cubes.
- Pour in 1 shot of tequila.
A single shot of tequila is all you need for this drink, but feel free to add a bit more if you like it stronger.
- Top off with Welch’s Sparkling Strawberry Daiquiri Juice Cocktail.
This Welch’s Strawberry Daquiri Cocktail is the secret ingredient that makes these cocktails sweet with a complex flavor!
- Garnish with strawberries & mint leaves.
FAQ
What is a Strawberry Kiss and how is a Tequila Kiss different?
A Strawberry Kiss is typically made with vodka, whereas this drink is made with tequila.
A Strawberry Kiss also sometimes includes lemon and sugar and is topped with sparkling wine. Many Strawberry Kiss recipes use basil rather than mint.
What mixes well with tequila?
Anything sweet and light makes for a great mixer for tequila. Carbonated beverages like sodas or fizzy waters also help lighten up tequila and turn it into a refreshing and invigorating beverage.
Garnish with ingredients like lime or orange wedges for a twist of citrus flavor. If you’re adventurous, some other great mixers for tequila are more savory ingredients like jalapeno juice or tomato juice.
But of course, this bubbly cocktail with strawberry and mint is one of my favorite ways to enjoy tequila!
What cocktails do you make with tequila?
We’ve got lots of Tequila drink recipes here – we usually use Espolon tequila but of course you can use any brand!
Tequila is a versatile and popular spirit, so there’s a wide variety of cocktails from simple to super fancy tequila drinks. Some notable tequila drinks include:
- Margarita – made with lime, agave syrup, and typically orange liqueur like Triple Sec. We’ve got several Margarita recipes here!
- Paloma – a drink flavored with grapefruit and ginger beer, perfect for summer!
- Bloody Maria – a twist on the classic Bloody Mary that substitutes tequila for vodka.
- Ranch Water – similar to margaritas, the ranch water cocktail is flavored with lime but uses Topo Chico mineral water for a subtle and bubbly cocktail.
- Mexican Mule – another twist on a classic cocktail, this drink takes the iconic Moscow Mule and uses tequila in addition to vodka for an extra kick of booze.
- Tequila Sunrise – this sweet and gorgeous cocktail has a layered, sunrise effect thanks to orange juice and grenadine.
These are just some of the many kinds of drinks you can make with tequila. As a fairly popular flavor, there are also a number of other strawberry tequila drinks to try if you enjoy this Sparkling Tequila Kiss.
Check out this post from A Couple Cooks or this list from The Kitchen Community for some more ideas, or try experimenting yourself!
What is the most popular tequila cocktail?
When people think tequila cocktails, most people will probably think first of margaritas. This sweet and versatile drink can be made with lots of different flavors, can be turned into a frozen slushie-like drink to enjoy during the warmer seasons. Margaritas also go especially well with Mexican food.
This post from Food52 has some fantastic ideas for ways to doctor up a classic margarita and add flavors like mango, strawberry, apple, and more. But at the end of the day, a classic and simple margarita served with a salted rim is a hard cocktail to beat!
This sweet and fizzy Tequila Kiss cocktail is perfect if you’re looking for tequila Valentine’s day cocktails to enjoy with your loved one!
Popular Tequila Kiss Variations and Substitutions
- For extra sweetness, try lining the rim of your glass with some sugar.
- If you want to go all out, try making homemade citrus sugar for your cocktails!
- You can substitute ingredients like strawberry syrup or strawberry flavored sparkling water for this cocktail if you’re unable to find the Strawberry Daquiri Welch’s.
- Sparkling wine is another great option to add more fizziness to your drink and give it an extra boozy kick.
Romantic Date Night Recipes You’ll Love
These recipes are great to pair with this sparkling cocktail and make for a special and romantic date night.
- Skinny Bitch Cocktail – This low-calorie cocktail requires only 3 ingredients and a couple minutes of your time.
- Sausage Stars – Adorable appetizers that look fancy but are easy to make.
- Chocolate Dipped Strawberries – These gourmet chocolate strawberries from Tastes Better from Scratch are the epitome of a romantic treat!
Tequila Kiss Recipe
Sparkling Tequila Kiss
A sweet and refreshing cocktail with tequila, strawberry, and mint. Easy to make and perfect for date night and Valentine's Day!
Ingredients
- Tequila
- Welch’s Sparkling Strawberry Daiquiri Juice Cocktail
- Fresh Strawberries
- Mint Leaves
- Ice Cubes
Instructions
- Fill a glass with ice cubes.
- Pour in 1 shot of tequila.
- Top off with Welch’s Sparkling Strawberry Daiquiri Juice Cocktail.
- Garnish with strawberries & mint leaves.
Notes
- For added sweetness, rim your glasses with sugar before making your cocktail.
- Garnish with mint or basil and fresh strawberries for pretty presentation and extra flavor.
- If you're unable to find the Welch's juice, you can use ingredients like strawberry syrup, club soda, or sparkling wine.
Nutrition Information:
Yield:
1Serving Size:
1Amount Per Serving: Calories: 669Total Fat: 1gSaturated Fat: 0gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 0gCholesterol: 0mgSodium: 156mgCarbohydrates: 80gFiber: 5gSugar: 65gProtein: 2g
originally published Jan, 2022; latest update Oct, 2022