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If you have a bottle of tequila in your liquor cabinet and aren’t sure what to do with it, you may be wondering what are the best sodas to mix with tequila. Luckily, tequila actually goes well with a whole variety of different sodas and we are going to cover all of the options below.

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🥂 The Best Sodas to Mix with Tequila
🥃 Traditional Sodas
🥤 Plain Sodas
🍋 Citrus Flavored Sodas
🍒 Fruity Sodas
💭 Sodas to Mix with Tequila FAQ

🥂 The Best Sodas to Mix with Tequila

Tequila is one of the most popular liquors out there. It comes in a few varieties such as silver, gold and reposado. The main difference in all varieties is the way and time in which they are aged.

Tequila itself is made from the blue agave plant. It tends to have a lightly sweet and spicy flavor that really blends in well with whatever mixer is used with it. It allows the other flavors in the drink to really meld and shine through.

Whether you have your first bottle of tequila and aren’t sure what to mix it with or you are looking for an easy tequila cocktail that you haven’t tried before, you are sure to find something delicious in the list of best sodas to mix with tequila below.

🥃 Traditional Sodas

From Coke to Ginger beer, there are a ton of traditional or classic types of soda that are well suited to mixed with tequila. Check out these ideas:

Coke

A tequila and coke is sometimes called a Batanga. This cocktail sometimes has a little twist of lime spritzed in as well.

Why it's good: this super simple drink is sweet and fizzy. The tequila blends seamlessly into the coke adding just a little bite of alcohol.

Check out this recipe

Root Beer

This super delicious cocktail is a shot of tequila added into a cold glass of root beer. If you love the sweet, spicy and creamy flavor of root beer then don't miss out on this one.

Why it's good: you can stir this one up in around two minutes. It is perfect for serving at celebrations and casual get togethers.

Check out this recipe

Dr. Pepper

Love the complex, sweet and spicy flavor of Dr. Pepper? Then don't miss out on this tequila and Dr. Pepper.

Why it's good: this one has a nice, layered flavor of dr. pepper with a little zing from the tequila. It is easy to make and serves nicely at a wide range of seasons and events.

Check out this recipe

close up of dr pepper & tequila with liquor bottles visible in the background

Ginger Ale

This easy, two ingredient highball is a nice combination of ginger ale and tequila. You can stir this one together in about 2 minutes.

Why it's good: not only is this one so easy to make, it also has a sweet and refreshing flavor. Serve this one up for celebrations in the spring and summer.

Check out this recipe

glass of tequila and gingerale with cherry garnish

Orange Soda

Tequila and Orange Soda is a sweet, fizzy treat. Bursting with orange flavor and a little bite of tequila, this is a can't miss cocktail.

Why it's good: this is a super easy to make drink that is perfect for serving up at pool parties and BBQs. It makes for a sweet sipper.

Check out this recipe

vodka and orange soda with ingredients behind the glass

Ginger beer

This Mexican mule is a simple combination of ginger beer, tequila and lime juice. It is a nice tequila twist on an old classic cocktail.

Why it's good: this one is full of fizzy spice with a little citrus twist. It makes a nice addition to any season.

Check out this recipe

top down view of a mexican mule in a copper mug with a sprig of mint and ingredients in the background

🥤 Plain Sodas

Club Soda

Looking to just add a little sparkle to your tequila, then this tequila soda is for you! Fill your glass with club soda and then add a shot of tequila and stir.

Why it's good: this is perfect for letting the flavor of tequila shine through. It's a lower calorie cocktail that is nice and refreshing.

Check out this recipe

Tonic Water

Looking for a little bitter zing and some fizz added to your drink? Toss this tequila into some tonic water.

Why it's good: super quick to make and extra refreshing. This versatile cocktail is great for sipping in spring and summer.

Check out this recipe

🍋 Citrus Flavored Sodas

Sprite

This easy tequila and sprite is just two ingredients stirred up. If you are looking for a makeshift margarita that's easy to make, this is the one for you!

Why it's good: sweet and tangy citrus flavor reminiscent of a margarita. Great for many events like celebrations, birthdays and dinner drinks.

Check out this recipe

Mountain Dew

A tequila and mountain dew is a sweet and citrus flavored cocktail. It is so quick and easy to make.

Why it's good: fast to stir up. And, it is perfect for sipping at any event in the spring or summer like BBQs and Pool Parties.

Check out this recipe

Tequila and mountain dew surrounded by ingredients for the drink.

7up

Similar to a tequila and sprite, but a little sweeter due to the 7up. This lemon-lime flavored drink is easy and delicious.

Why it's good: it's refreshing and sweet. Serve this one up for afternoon get togethers, pool parties or summer celebrations.

Check out this recipe

glass of tequila and 7up with a lemon wedge

Squirt

This grapefruit flavored soda is a great addition to the lightly sweet and spicy flavor of tequila. It is tart and sweet at the same time with a little dash of fizz added in.

Why it's good: it can be made in about 2 minutes. It is great for serving for brunch, afternoon sipping and any warm weather event.

Check out this recipe

tequila and squirt with ingredient bottles behind the drink

🍒 Fruity Sodas

In addition to all of the sodas above, there are a ton of fruit flavored sodas that also mix well with tequila. Since tequila usually has a light flavor, it usually allows the flavor of whatever it is mixed with to shine through.

Try out some of the following fruity sodas to mix with your tequila:

Grape Soda
Cherry Soda
Strawberry Soda
Coconut Soda

💭 Sodas to Mix with Tequila FAQ

Is tequila better with Coke or Sprite?

Tequila is good with both Coke and Sprite, they both have unique and delicious tastes.

Is tequila good with Coke?

Yes, tequila is great with Coke. It is sometimes called a Batanga if you add in a little twist of lime.

What is the best soda to Tequila ratio?

The best soda to tequila ratio is a 2:1. However if you prefer a lighter drink you can dial the tequila back (or add more soda). Or, if you prefer a stronger drink you can ramp it up.