Tequila Swampwater
This tequila swampwater is bright, light, and incredibly refreshing, perfect for a hot summer day. Tequila, herbal green Chartreuse, sweet pineapple, and tart lime come together in one easy sip.
This tequila swampwater is the drink I want in my hand the second the weather turns warm. Don't let the name fool you, it's bright, light, and incredibly refreshing, the kind of tequila cocktail you'll happily sip on a hot afternoon in the backyard or pass around at a summer get-together. It pours a pretty sunny yellow and comes topped with fresh mint and lime, which makes it feel like a little vacation in a glass.
The flavor is where it really wins me over. Tequila and herbal green Chartreuse give it a complex, slightly botanical backbone, while sweet pineapple and tart lime keep everything fresh and lively. A tiny pinch of salt pulls it all into focus, so you get herbal and bright, sweet and tangy, all in one easy sip. It tastes far more interesting than the short ingredient list would suggest.
And it could not be simpler to make. A quick shake over ice, a sprig of mint, and a slice of lime, and your tequila swampwater is ready to pour. If you love this one, my tequila matador is another bright, pineapple-forward pour worth keeping in your back pocket for warm-weather sipping.
Tequila Swampwater
Ingredients
- 1 ounce silver tequila
- 1 ounce green chartreuse
- 4 ounces pineapple juice
- ½ ounce lime juice
- Tiniest pinch of salt
- Fresh mint and lime wedge to serve
Method
- Fill a cocktail shaker with ice, add the tequila, green chartreuse, pineapple juice, lime juice, and a tiny pinch of salt, then shake until cold.1 ounce silver tequila, 1 ounce green chartreuse, 4 ounces pineapple juice, ½ ounce lime juice, Tiniest pinch of salt
- Strain into a tall, ice-filled glass.
- Garnish with fresh mint and a lime wedge and serve.Fresh mint and lime wedge
