This tequila and lime juice recipe is a delicious take on a zesty cocktail. It’s good for the summertime and your palate.
Our delicious cocktail is a low-calorie drink that incorporates mint to leave you feeling refreshed. You can embrace it as a party drink or for occasional sipping, together with a different style of this cocktail.
Read on to learn if tequila and lime juice is a healthy drink and how you can make your own.
Is Tequila and Lime Juice Healthy?
Tequila and lime juice is not what we’d consider a healthy drink. And even though our juice incorporates nutritional elements like lime juice and mint, they do little to achieve health benefits.
1. Moderate Alcohol
However, you can rely on this tequila and lime juice recipe for a less alcoholic treat. Compared to other traditional cocktails, it ensures you stay within recommended guidelines for alcohol consumption that limit adverse health effects.
You won’t have to worry about drinking excessive amounts of alcohol in each serving of this drink. If you frequently drink larger amounts than this, it can start to have negative health impacts on your body.
Over long periods, you may experience bloating, intestinal damage, and mood deterioration. In some cases, the liver takes the biggest hit.
Chronic alcohol consumption is often linked to liver damage.
The healthiest way to enjoy your alcohol is to drink it in moderation. This means drinking 1.5 oz/day for women and 3 oz/day for men.
Our tequila and lime juice recipe ensures that you can enjoy your alcohol without going overboard. This way you have control over what goes in your body and avoid health problems.
2. Gluten-Free
Tequila is also an excellent gluten-free option that you can incorporate into cocktails for a semi-sweet finish. It’s a suitable option for those who react to gluten and those with celiac disease.
3. Less Sugar
Added sugar is yet another ingredient that requires moderation. Our tequila and lime juice contains approximately 16% of the added sugar limit in a day.
Practicing moderate sugar consumption helps to avoid long-term adverse effects on your body. And with these minimal amounts of sugar and alcohol, you can enjoy your tequila and lime juice without piling excessive calories.
For more nutritious alternatives, check out our healthy lime juice recipe or this puckery sweet drink with lime.
Can You Substitute Lemon Juice for Lime Juice?
Lemon and lime juice are similar in nutrition and taste. You can usually get away with using one in place of the other.
Using lemon juice in this juice will equally achieve a tangy essence that balances the flavors.
You also get vitamin C benefits from lemon juice. Just like lime, it’s high in antioxidants and flavonoids that will promote and boost your immune system.
You can try to make two tequila drinks; one with lime, the other with lemon juice. One might surprise you in taste, or both could pass off as the same beverage.
How to Make Tequila and Lime Juice
To make a cooling tequila and lime juice drink, begin with fresh ingredients.
Skip the bottled juice and squeeze your own limes. They always result in a refreshing citrus drink. We promise you won’t regret the extra effort.
Fresher produce equals fresher flavors— there’s no substituting that. In this case, fresh mint and freshly squeezed lime juice are essential for adding zest and vibrancy.
Add the lime juice, mint leaves, sugar, and salt into a pitcher. Use a wooden spoon to crush the leaves and release flavor.
Once you start to get a whiff of the minty aroma, add tequila. Add ice to your glasses and pour in the mixture.
Finally, top with club soda and garnish with mint leaves. Serve it immediately for a refreshing summer drink.
How Long Does Fresh Lime Juice Last?
Fresh lime juice can last in the refrigerator for up to two days— three at the most. Under more favorable storage conditions, it could last even longer.
Keep it in an airtight container to limit exposure to air and the destruction of air-sensitive vitamins.
Similarly, avoid overly exposing the container to light (the refrigerator light does switch off when you close the door). Some vitamins (like A and E) are light-sensitive and degrade after repeated exposure.
Most importantly, vitamin C, in lime juice, is highly sensitive to heat. Bacteria increases at higher temperatures and the juice loses its nutrients.
At lower temperatures, bacteria markedly decreases with storage, meaning you can store it in the freezer for long periods. You can keep it frozen for up to 3 months.
Just remember to use a freezer-safe, air-tight container.
Calories
This tequila and lime juice contains 126 calories per serving. It’s a low-calorie drink that serves a decent amount of nutrients.
It’s very low in carbs, giving you room to squeeze in a more calorie-dense meal. You can have it with salads to add piquant flavors while maintaining nourishing calories.
Tequila and lime juice’s amount of calories don’t necessarily make it the best weight-loss beverage. But it’s great in moderation and can be a fun addition to meals.
There are a lot more recipes that incorporate lime juice, including one of our very popular drinks with cucumber. Or, check out this article with recipes for lime juice to choose your favorite.
Tequila and Lime Juice Recipe
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- 6 tbsp lime juice
- 3/4 cup mint leaves
- 1/8 tsp salt
- 4 tsp sugar
- 3/4 cup tequila
- 1 cup club soda
- 2 cups ice cubes
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Instructions
- Add lime juice, mint, salt, and sugar into a pitcher and use a spoon to muddle the mint leaves. Pour in the tequila.
- Pour the mixture into glasses with ice. Slowly pour club soda into each glass.
- Optional: garnish with more mint leaves and lime wedges. Serve.
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