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Campari To-Kill-Ya | A Campari & Tequila Cocktail

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Campari To-Kill-Ya Cocktail | A Campari and Tequila Cocktail perfect for summer. | Bright, refreshing, and not too sweet.

I am so stoked to share this Campari To-Kill-Ya cocktail recipe today. If you’ve been following me for the last month or so, you’re aware of my mission to make myself love Campari. My feelings have gone from despise –> tolerate –> like –> really enjoy –> love. It’s been an experiment to see if one can acquire an acquired taste. I’m happy to report that you can.

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In case you don’t know what Campari is, it’s a super bitter/funky red liqueur. Drinks with Campari usually take on its signature red hue, making them look deceptively sweet. But that’s typically far from the truth. I think this one of the reasons I wanted to like this liqueur. I’m usually not a fan of sweet cocktails so I was intrigued by this alcohol that seemed to be the antithesis of all things sweet & fruity.

Campari To-Kill-Ya Cocktail | A Campari and Tequila Cocktail perfect for summer. | Bright, refreshing, and not too sweet. | Summer cocktails

Trying Campari in a variety of cocktails is what helped me start to notice and appreciate its nuances. It’s been fun to see how it plays with other flavors, like pineapple juice, mint, & lime, and other liquors like gin, rum, and tequila.

The first Campari cocktail I made was a Negroni because it is THE classic Campari cocktail. I really didn’t like it. Then I made a Boulevardier and tolerated it. Not long after, I saw the recipe for a Gin Campari Sour and I really liked it. The simple syrup and egg white really helped smooth over the rough edges of the gin, Campari, & lemon juice. It was fun. Next, I made a [few] Americanos and truly enjoyed them. The cocktail that made me LOVE Campari??? Well, that recipe’s coming soon. Maybe this week, maybe next. It’s a little more complicated and I need to restock one of the ingredients but WOOF.

Campari To-Kill-Ya Cocktail | A Campari and Tequila Cocktail perfect for summer. | Bright, refreshing, and not too sweet.

Now that I love Campari, I’m on a new mission: try as many Campari recipes at I can. I remembered I had saved a Campari and tequila cocktail on my Instagram a while back. Armed with my newly-enlightened tastebuds, I was ready to try this drink. I would NOT have thought that Campari and tequila could go together, but Julianna McIntosh’s recipe convinced me to give it a shot.

Julianna is the creative genius behind the cocktail recipes at Bringing It Home and she also has an Instagram account, Join Jules. You can find the original post for her recipe here. The photos alone are eye candy and she really seems to have a knack for creating original recipes. She’s also got a recipe for a Mezcal Negroni. Oh my garsh. Smoky mezcal… bitter Campari… bright orange… I think I’m salivating. I’m going to have to try that recipe soon.

Campari To-Kill-Ya Cocktail | A Campari and Tequila Cocktail perfect for summer. | Bright, refreshing, and not too sweet.

If you love Campari already, I really think you’re going to enjoy this Campari To-Kill-Ya recipe. If you’re on the fence about it, try it out anyway. The bitterness of the Campari really ends up making the orange & lime juice taste grapefruit-y. It’s very enjoyable. Bright, refreshing, and a touch boozy.

Julianna’s original recipe calls for monk fruit simple syrup, which is made the same way regular simple syrup is made, just with monk fruit granulated sugar instead of white sugar. I don’t have monk fruit sugar so I just used regular and the recipe still came out divine.

Campari To-Kill-Ya Cocktail | A Campari and Tequila Cocktail perfect for summer. | Bright, refreshing, and not too sweet.

Ingredients for a Campari To-Kill-Ya

  • 1 1/2 oz tequila
  • 3/4 oz Campari
  • 3/4 oz fresh lime juice (fresh is always best–prove me wrong)
  • 1/2 oz fresh orange juice (ditto above)
  • 1/2 oz monk fruit simple syrup or regular simple syrup
  • 6-10 mint leaves, + more for garnish
  • Sparkling water or club soda (I used club soda and the trace amount of salt really played up the flavors, IMO)

How To Make a Campari To-Kill-Ya

Add tequila, Campari, & mint leaves to a cocktail shaker and muddle until the leaves are bruised. Add ice, lime juice, lemon juice, and simple syrup. Shake well. Strain to a lowball glass filled with ice. Top off with the club soda.

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17 Simple Cocktail Recipes for Beginners | The Easiest Cocktails to Get You Through Quarantine

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17 easy cocktail recipes for beginners

I’ve compiled all of the simple cocktail recipes on my blog to help you narrow down what to make while you’re sheltering in place during the COVID-19 quarantine. I guess you could call them “quarantine cocktails” because they’re all really, really easy to make with zero obscure ingredients. But truthfully, most of these recipes are classic cocktails. If a cocktail recipe has stood the test of time (some of these recipes are over 100 years old!), they’re good enough to get you through a pandemic.

I’ve grouped these recipes into categories: 2-3 ingredients or 4 ingredients. I mean, can it get any easier? I guess you could just take shots of vodka, but where’s the fun in that?

There are certainly more simple cocktail recipes out there, like a Gin & Tonic, a Negroni, an Aperol Spritz, rum & Coke… seriously, there are so many more out there. The simple cocktail recipes below are just the ones I already have on my blog that I think would be the perfect cocktail recipes for beginners to master during the quarantine.

To make it even easier, here’s a complete grocery list to get you going:

Liquor StoreGrocery Store
gin
whiskey
vodka
spiced rum/dark rum
white rum
brandy
champagne/sparkling wine
coffee liqueur (or make it)
orange liqueur/triple sec
sweet vermouth
Campari
orange bitters		lemons
limes
ginger beer
club soda/sparkling water
blood orange Italian soda
cream
Coke
egg (prob already have)
sugar (prob already have)
honey (prob already have)
jam (prob already have)

With those lists, you’ll have EVERYTHING you need to make all 17 of these simple cocktail recipes. And since none of these ingredients are uncommon, it should be easy to get your hands on them even during the quarantine. For some of you, you can even buy the liquor and liqueur at the grocery store. (I’m looking at you, Nevada.)

But if that still seems a little intimidating, here’s a pared-down shopping list. If you already have an egg, sugar, honey, and a rando jar of jam, and you make your own coffee liqueur using the vodka, you’ll be able to make 12 of these cocktails:

Liquor StoreGrocery Store
gin
whiskey
vodka
spiced rum/dark rum
white rum
orange liqueur/triple sec		lemons
limes
ginger beer
club soda/sparkling water
cream
Coke

All of those are considered bar cart essentials to me and are incredibly useful to keep on hand. Seriously, if you keep gin, whiskey, vodka, rums, orange liqueur, limes, lemons, club soda, ginger beer, and simple syrup on deck, you can make soooo many simple cocktail recipes. So, if you’re aspiring to be a home mixologist, consider this list your starter kit.

Here’s to adding some pizazz to your quarantine days with these simple cocktail recipes. Cheers!

Simple Cocktail Recipes with 2 or 3 Ingredients

These 17 simple cocktail recipes will get you through these quarantine days. They're perfect for beginners and long-time cocktail lovers. These easy recipes range from sweet & tart to bitter & bold.

Blood Orange Tequila Fizz

fruity, slightly sweet

tequila + blood orange Italian soda

These 17 simple cocktail recipes will get you through these quarantine days. They're perfect for beginners and long-time cocktail lovers. These easy recipes range from sweet & tart to bitter & bold.

Dark & Stormy

spicy, sweet

spiced rum + ginger beer

These 17 simple cocktail recipes will get you through these quarantine days. They're perfect for beginners and long-time cocktail lovers. These easy recipes range from sweet & tart to bitter & bold.

Gimlet

tart, slightly sweet

gin + lime juice + simple syrup

These 17 simple cocktail recipes will get you through these quarantine days. They're perfect for beginners and long-time cocktail lovers. These easy recipes range from sweet & tart to bitter & bold.

Americano

bitter, low ABV

Campari + sweet vermouth + club soda

These 17 simple cocktail recipes will get you through these quarantine days. They're perfect for beginners and long-time cocktail lovers. These easy recipes range from sweet & tart to bitter & bold.

Sidecar

very tart, bright

brandy + triple sec + lemon juice

These 17 simple cocktail recipes will get you through these quarantine days. They're perfect for beginners and long-time cocktail lovers. These easy recipes range from sweet & tart to bitter & bold.

White Russian

sweet, decadent

vodka + coffee liqueur + cream

These 17 simple cocktail recipes will get you through these quarantine days. They're perfect for beginners and long-time cocktail lovers. These easy recipes range from sweet & tart to bitter & bold.

Moscow Mule

spicy, bright

vodka + ginger beer + lime

These 17 simple cocktail recipes will get you through these quarantine days. They're perfect for beginners and long-time cocktail lovers. These easy recipes range from sweet & tart to bitter & bold.

Irish Mule

spicy, bright

whiskey + ginger beer + lime

These 17 simple cocktail recipes will get you through these quarantine days. They're perfect for beginners and long-time cocktail lovers. These easy recipes range from sweet & tart to bitter & bold.

Daiquiri

tart, smooth

white rum + lime juice + simple syrup

These 17 simple cocktail recipes will get you through these quarantine days. They're perfect for beginners and long-time cocktail lovers. These easy recipes range from sweet & tart to bitter & bold.

Revolver

bold, sweet

whiskey + coffee liqueur + orange bitters

Simple Cocktail Recipes with 4 Ingredients

These 17 simple cocktail recipes will get you through these quarantine days. They're perfect for beginners and long-time cocktail lovers. These easy recipes range from sweet & tart to bitter & bold.

Lemon Drop

tart, sweet

vodka + orange liqueur + lemon juice + simple syrup

These 17 simple cocktail recipes will get you through these quarantine days. They're perfect for beginners and long-time cocktail lovers. These easy recipes range from sweet & tart to bitter & bold.

Colorado Bulldog

sweet, refreshing

vodka + coffee liqueur + Coke + cream

These 17 simple cocktail recipes will get you through these quarantine days. They're perfect for beginners and long-time cocktail lovers. These easy recipes range from sweet & tart to bitter & bold.

Tom Collins

light, a boozy & bubbly lemonade

gin + lemon juice + simple syrup + club soda

These 17 simple cocktail recipes will get you through these quarantine days. They're perfect for beginners and long-time cocktail lovers. These easy recipes range from sweet & tart to bitter & bold.

Whiskey Sour

tart, bold

whiskey + lemon juice + simple syrup + egg white

These 17 simple cocktail recipes will get you through these quarantine days. They're perfect for beginners and long-time cocktail lovers. These easy recipes range from sweet & tart to bitter & bold.

French 75

bubbly, bright

gin + champagne + lemon juice + simple syrup

These 17 simple cocktail recipes will get you through these quarantine days. They're perfect for beginners and long-time cocktail lovers. These easy recipes range from sweet & tart to bitter & bold.

Jam Cocktail

sweet, bubbly

vodka + jam + citrus juice + carbonated water

These 17 simple cocktail recipes will get you through these quarantine days. They're perfect for beginners and long-time cocktail lovers. These easy recipes range from sweet & tart to bitter & bold.

Pick 6

refreshing, spicy

whiskey + lemon juice + ginger beer + honey

What other cocktails do you think are essential for beginners? What’s been your go-to cocktail during quarantine? Leave a comment and recipe down below!

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Cero Miedo | A Sweet & Spicy Cocktail

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The Cero Miedo is a spicy, sweet, and smoky cocktail. It's a Girl and Tonic original recipe named after the motto of AEW tag team Lucha Bros. It's made with tequila, mezcal, jalapeño basil simple syrup, guava nectar, lime, and chili powder. | A part of Girl and Tonic's AEW cocktail series.

I’ve had the idea for this Cero Miedo cocktail for months now. The moment I thought of the idea to create an AEW cocktail series, I knew I wanted to create this drink. In case you didn’t bear witness to my confession in my Orange Cassidy post, I am an unashamed professional wrestling fan.

I *freakin’* love All Elite Wrestling. If you want to know why or how I got into professional wrestling, go check out that Orange Cassidy recipe. A lot has changed in these last several weeks (6? 7??) of COVID quarantine but AEW is STILL putting out LIVE content every week. Granted, they have no live audience which changes the dynamics of the matches, but it’s something I’m able to look forward to every week. Tuesdays and Wednesdays are wrestling nights at our house.

The Cero Miedo is a spicy, sweet, and smoky cocktail. It's a Girl and Tonic original recipe named after the motto of AEW tag team Lucha Bros. It's made with tequila, mezcal, jalapeño basil simple syrup, guava nectar, lime, and chili powder. | A part of Girl and Tonic's AEW cocktail series.

Now, about the name of this cocktail. Cero Miedo means “zero fear” in Spanish. This is the motto for the Lucha Bros, a tag team on the AEW roster. This tag team is made up of Pentagon Jr. and Rey Fenix and they *might* be my favorite tag team. I love Pentagon’s personality in the ring and Fenix is one of the most agile, athletic wrestlers in the league. They make a great tag team. Check out this highlight reel of their match against Private Party. The Lucha Bros are the ones in the masks. Watch for their signature “cero miedo” hand sign at the end of the clip:

Okay, now that I’ve told you about the drink name, it’s time to talk about the drink. I knew that for a drink based on the Lucha Bros, it needed to be spicy and a bit smoky. They are, after all, some of the “bad guys” in the league. And since they’re both from Mexico City, tequila and mezcal seemed a perfect base.

I’m sure you’re all familiar with tequila, but some of you might not know what mezcal is. Mezcal is a liquor that is distilled from any type of agave plant, while tequila is a liquor that’s distilled specifically from blue agave.

The Cero Miedo is a spicy, sweet, and smoky cocktail. It's a Girl and Tonic original recipe named after the motto of AEW tag team Lucha Bros. It's made with tequila, mezcal, jalapeño basil simple syrup, guava nectar, lime, and chili powder. | A part of Girl and Tonic's AEW cocktail series.

Another distinction between mezcal and tequila is the cooking and distillation process. Tequila is usually steamed and mezcal is usually cooked in lava-rock-lined pits with charcoal and wood. Tequila is distilled in copper pots and mezcal is usually distilled in clay pots. As you can imagine, these different methods heavily influence the final products. Mezcal typically has a distinctive smoky, earthy flavor (thanks to those clay pots and earthen pits).

Both tequila and mezcal can be produced and aged differently so even within those categories, there is a lot of room for diversity. I’m no expert when it comes to either, so if you’re intrigued, I encourage you to go learn some more & report back to me.

To summarize, all tequila falls under the mezcal category. But not all mezcal is tequila. It’s kinda like the whiskey/bourbon thing. Bourbon is a type of whiskey, but not all whiskeys are bourbons. Ya follow?

The Cero Miedo is a spicy, sweet, and smoky cocktail. It's a Girl and Tonic original recipe made with tequila, Monte Albar mezcal, jalapeño basil simple syrup, Mi HEB Tienda guava nectar, lime, and chili powder. | A part of Girl and Tonic's AEW cocktail series.

I’ve found that in my area, mezcal can be hard to come by. Often times, the only mezcal available is the one seen in my pictures. It’s pretty infamous because it has a little dried worm inside. This is NOT the best mezcal brand out there and if you can find a different bottle of mezcal, grab that one. It’s not that this one is bad, but it’s probably not the best showcase of what mezcal has to offer.

Can’t find mezcal? You can definitely sub in extra tequila. Or try using 1 ounce of tequila blanco and 1 ounce of tequila reposado. You’ll miss out on the smokiness but the end result will still be delicious.

And if you’re wondering where to find guava nectar or guava juice, try looking in the international food or drink aisle at your grocery store. I got this can of guava nectar from H-E-B, a Texas grocery store chain. Or you can always turn to the ever-reliable Amazon.

You can find the jalapeño basil simple syrup recipe here.

The Cero Miedo is a spicy, sweet, and smoky cocktail. It's a Girl and Tonic original recipe made with tequila, Monte Albar mezcal, jalapeño basil simple syrup, Mi HEB Tienda guava nectar, lime, and chili powder. | A part of Girl and Tonic's AEW cocktail series.

And just in case you’re wondering what type of animal skulls these are, they’re a coyote and a deer. My winding country road sees its fair share of roadkill and anytime something gets hit close to my house, I’m equal parts sad and excited. Sad, because I love animals. But excited because that means I’ll get to look at all the cool bones once nature’s decomposers do their work.

I really love this sweet, spicy, and smoky Cero Miedo cocktail. I hope you do, too! If you take a crack at it, be sure to tag me on social media! (Instagram: girlandtonic_ Twitter: @girlandtonic or on Facebook. )

The Cero Miedo is a spicy, sweet, and smoky cocktail. It's a Girl and Tonic original recipe made with tequila, mezcal, jalapeño basil simple syrup, guava nectar, lime, and chili powder. It's perfect for Cinco de Mayo and summer.

The Ingredients for a Cero Miedo

  • 1 oz tequila blanco
  • 1 oz mezcal
  • 3/4 oz guava nectar
  • 1/2 oz fresh lime juice
  • 1/4 oz jalapeño basil simple syrup
  • 2-3 pinches of chili powder (DON’T SKIP THIS! I used Kashmiri chili powder but any will do)
  • splash of club soda
  • optional– a few slices of jalapeño for muddling

How to Make a Cero Miedo

Add all of the ingredients, except the club soda, into a cocktail shaker filled with ice. Shake well, 30-45 seconds. Strain into a lowball glass filled with ice. Leave about an inch of room at the top so you can pour the club soda in. Guava nectar can be a little heavy so having the bubbles of the club soda lightens it a bit. Garnish with another dash of chili powder, a jalapeño slice, and a sprig of basil.

If you want your cocktail extra spicy, add a couple slices of jalapeño to the bottom of a cocktail shaker before anything else. Add the tequila and muddle with a muddler or a long spoon. Then add the remaining ingredients and follow the above instructions.

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Jalapeño Basil Simple Syrup

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This jalapeño basil simple syrup is easy to make and adds an exotic layer of flavor to your favorite cocktails. The thing I love about it is that it really isn't too spicy. It definitely leaves a little tingle on the lips but the overwhelming taste of this jalapeño simple syrup is definitely sweet.

Originally, I was just going to make a jalapeño simple syrup. But at the last minute, I looked over and saw my basil plant, looking in desperate need of a trim and thought “Why not?” Basil simple syrup is a thing, so jalapeño basil simple syrup can be a thing, too.

The basil came from my front porch where I’ve got a small collection of herbs growing. I’m not sure at what point you can call a “small collection of herbs” an herb garden. Currently, I have basil (doing well), mint (THRIVING), rosemary (sprouting), and thyme (just sown).

I love using fresh herbs in my cocktails and investing in some small starter plants or seeds will save you some money in the long run. You can buy a small herb plant for almost the same price as a handful of fresh herbs at the grocery store. Cut herbs will only stay fresh for a few days, whereas herbs plants will be fresh indefinitely. Well, as long as you remember to water them & give them enough sun. And as long as it’s warm enough outside. And no squirrels nibble on them or knock your pots over. Okay, I’m making it sound more complicated than it is. It’s not that hard. Scout’s honor.

This jalapeño basil simple syrup is easy to make and adds an exotic layer of flavor to your favorite cocktails. The thing I love about it is that it really isn't too spicy. It definitely leaves a little tingle on the lips but the overwhelming taste of this jalapeño simple syrup is definitely sweet.

If you’re not a basil fan, you can easily leave the basil out and this would be a great jalapeño simple syrup. Or leave the jalapeño out and make a basil simple syrup. You can even get a little creative and try making a jalapeño cilantro simple syrup if cilantro’s what you’ve got on hand already.

The thing I love about this jalapeño basil simple syrup is that it really isn’t too spicy. It definitely leaves a little tingle on my lips but the overwhelming taste of this syrup is definitely sweet. So don’t be duped into thinking that adding this syrup to your cocktail is gonna be like adding liquid heat to it. If you want a really spicy drink, you should muddle some fresh jalapeño slices in the cocktail shaker as well.

As I mention in all of my simple syrup recipes, I prefer making smaller batches of flavored simple syrups. I use 1/4 cup water and 1/4 sugar while many recipes use 1:1. I find that the latter option makes too much and I end up tossing the majority out because it goes bad before I can use it all. As a rule of thumb, flavored simple syrups usually last 4-6 weeks. This one, however, has shorter fridge life thanks to the basil. I’d say 2-3 weeks max. But as they say, when in doubt, toss it out.

I originally created this batch of syrup for my Cero Miedo cocktail but it would be delicious in a bunch of other cocktails as well. Jalapeño basil simple syrup is a great way to add a spicy, tingly layer to cocktails. Add it into a Margarita, make a spicy Daiquiri, jazz up a Moscow Mule. You could even add some into your afternoon iced tea.

How do you plan on incorporating this jalapeño basil simple syrup into your recipes? I’d love to hear your ideas in a comment!

The Ingredients for Jalapeño Basil Simple Syrup

  • 1/4 cup water
  • 1/4 cup sugar (feel free to use turbinado instead)
  • 1 jalapeño, sliced lengthwise
  • 6-8 fresh basil leaves

How to Make Jalapeño Basil Simple Syrup

Add the water and sugar to a small saucepan and bring to a boil. Once sugar is dissolved, remove the pan from heat and add the sliced jalapeño and basil leaves. Allow to steep for 15-20 minutes. Strain into a mason jar or other small container. The syrup should keep for 2 weeks in the refrigerator.

Jalapeño Basil Simple Syrup is an easy way to add spice and flavor complexity to cocktails. It adds heat without making your drink too spicy. Perfect for summer cocktails and Margaritas | The simple way to make easy spicy cocktails

Interested in making more flavored simple syrups? Check out these other options:

Royal Rose - Organic Simple Syrup
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Blood Orange Tequila Fizz | An Easy 2 Ingredient Cocktail

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This Blood Orange Tequila Fizz is so easy, I feel silly making a recipe post about it. But then, again a blog post is probably the best way to spread good news quickly across the internet. I’m not lying when I say that it’s a 2 ingredient cocktail. Of course, you can jazz it up more and feel real fancy and proud of yourself. But when your kid wants to keep playing in the hot Texas sun well into the evening, sometimes you gotta grab something quick.

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But I need to be a little more forthcoming with you– this is only going to be 2 ingredients if you can find blood orange Italian soda. My beloved H-E-B has a store brand called Central Market and they make several Italian sodas. Some are seasonal and some are available year-round. These Italian sodas are my favorite ways to make quick and easy cocktails. This certainly won’t be the last cocktail recipe you see me making with one here on Girl & Tonic.

One of the easiest cocktails at home is Girl & Tonic's version of a Blood Orange Tequila Fizz. It's only 2 INGREDIENTS, people! Blood orange Italian soda is what makes this cocktail so easy. But if you can't find it, use the secondary recipe that utilizes blood orange juice.

A quick note about H-E-B for all you non-Texans out there. H-E-B is a Texas-based grocery store chain that is known for having great prices, amazing customer service, and being extremely involved in the community. I mean, H-E-B mobilized faster than the freakin’ American Red Cross during Hurricane Harvey. That’s right. Our local grocery store chain sent out relief trucks, set up mobile kitchens, and donated tens of thousands of dollars. The stories of how HEB rallied around the communities devastated by Harvey (when they lost over 80 stores themselves) STILL makes me tear up. I guess I’m a Texan through and through.

This Blood Orange Tequila Fizz is another easy 2 ingredient cocktail. It's made using blood orange Italian soda. But don't worry, if you can't find it, I have an alternate recipe utilizing fresh blood orange juice that's still really easy.

If you’re unlucky enough to live beyond H-E-B’s reach, like most of America and even some of Texas (sorry Mom & Dad), Sanpellegrino makes a blood orange Italian soda and so does Bai.

If you’re using a blood orange Italian soda, there’s no need to add syrup or any sweetener because the soda already has it. If you can’t find any blood orange Italian sodas, don’t worry– you can still make a Blood Orange Tequila Fizz. In place of the Italian soda, you can always use fresh blood orange juice.

To make this blood orange Italian soda cocktail without the blood orange Italian soda, you’ll need :

  • 2-3 oz. of freshly-squeezed blood orange juice
  • 1 oz of simple syrup
  • sparkling water of some sort– I would suggest using unsweetened mandarin sparkling water to boost the orange flav, but lime or lemon would work beautifully, too.

If you’re going the easy, 2 ingredient route and you find yourself with extra energy to spare after pouring & stirring the tequila and blood orange Italian soda together, you can add a squeeze of fresh orange juice if you have it or garnish with some basil or mint. There’s something about a garnished cocktail that just tastes better than a plain one.

Also garnishing my drink helps me remember that it’s a cocktail and not juice and should therefore not be chugged even though it tastes so dang good. A garnish is like a visual reminder to slow down & savor.

With Cinco de Mayo coming up in a few days, this easy cocktail is a great non-Margarita option. I do enjoy a good margarita, but sometimes I wanna feel a little nontraditional. You feel me?

So cheers to an easy 2 ingredient cocktail, cheers to it being May, and cheers to H-E-B–the world’s best grocery store.

This Blood Orange Tequila Fizz is another easy 2 ingredient cocktail. It's made using blood orange Italian soda. But don't worry, if you can't find it, I have an alternate recipe utilizing fresh blood orange juice that's still really easy.

The Ingredients for a Blood Orange Tequila Fizz

How to Make a Blood Orange Tequila Fizz

Add ice to a lowball (or highball!) glass. Pour in tequila. Pour in blood orange Italian soda. Stir. Garnish with an orange slice and basil as a visual reminder to slow down & savor.

This Blood Orange Tequila Fizz is another easy 2 ingredient cocktail. It's made using blood orange Italian soda. But don't worry, if you can't find it, I have an alternate recipe utilizing fresh blood orange juice that's still really easy.

Looking for another easy cocktail? Check out the Dark & Stormy, a Moscow Mule, or a Gimlet.