Tequila is a classic drink that everyone has tried at least once (when they are old enough to drink, obviously). However, when you’re sitting with a bottle of it at home, or ordering a drink at a bar, what is your go-to option? The first thing that probably comes to mind is a simple club soda and locally made tequila. And there’s nothing wrong with that!

Sometimes, the simple things are the best. However, there are so many amazing combinations that you just need to try when it comes to tequila. From lemon-lime and root beer to coconut soda or a vanilla seltzer, you need to try these options at least once.

So, we’ve put together a quick list of some delicious tequila and soda combinations that you should try at your earliest convenience – they might just change your life.

What Soda To Mix With Tequila?

Before we jump into the recipes, you might be asking yourself – why try something different if you already have a drink you love. Well, the answer is simple. You might find something you love even more. There are so many flavors that work perfectly with tequila, it could be an injustice not to try at least a few of them!

Does The Soda Really Matter?

Yes! The soda really does matter. It doesn’t matter how much of it you use in a drink. Both the flavor and the quality of the soda are important things to consider. A low-quality soda has the capability to ruin an otherwise good drink. Similarly, a cheap tequila can also ruin a drink.

If you get your hands on a high quality soda with a great flavor profile, then there’s no way you can go wrong with your drink. Learning how much soda to use to fit your personal tastes is also crucial, so you may need to do some experimenting to find what you like!

Delightful Tequila Soda Combinations to Try

Lemon-Lime Soda

Ingredients:

• Ice
• Lemon-lime soda (to top off)
• Tequila (2 oz)
• Lime wedge (to garnish)

Method:

• Add all the ingredients to a collins or highball glass except for the lime wedge, and mix gently
• Add lime wedge to garnish

Coca-Cola

Ingredients:

• Ice
• Coca-Cola or choice (to top off)
• Tequila (2 oz)
• Lime wheel (to garnish)

Method:

• Add all ingredients except the lime to a highball or collins glass, and gently mix together
• Add the lime wheel to garnish

Root Beer

Ingredients:

• Ice
• Root beer (to top off)
• Tequila (2 oz)
• Lime wheel (to garnish)

Method:

• Add all ingredients except the lime to a highball or collins glass, and gently mix together
• Add the lime wheel to garnish

Club Soda

Ingredients:

• Ice
• Club soda (to top off)
• Tequila (2 oz)
• Lemon or lime wedge (to garnish)

Method:

• Add all the ingredients to a collins or highball glass except for the lemon or lime wedge, and mix gently
• Add the lemon or lime wedge to garnish

Cream Soda

Ingredients:

• Ice
• Cream soda (to top off)
• Tequila (2 oz)
• Lime wheel (to garnish)

Method:

• Add all ingredients except the lime to a highball or collins glass, and gently mix together
• Add the lime wheel to garnish

Vanilla Seltzer

Ingredients:

• Ice
• Vanilla seltzer (to top off)
• Tequila (2 oz)
• Lime wheel (to garnish)

Method:

• Add all ingredients except the lime to a highball or collins glass, and gently mix together
  Add the lime wheel to garnish

Coconut Soda

Ingredients:

• Ice
• Coconut soda (to top off)
• Tequila (2 oz)
• Lime wedge (to garnish)

Method:

• Add all the ingredients to a collins or highball glass except for the lime wedge, and mix gently
• Add the lime wedge to garnish

Ginger Beer

Ingredients:

• Ice
• Ginger beer (to top off)
• Tequila (2 oz)
• Lime juice (freshly squeezed, ½ a fruit)
• Lime wheel (to garnish)

Method:

• Add all ingredients except the lime wheel to a copper mug, cocktail glass, or another vessel, and gently mix together
• Add the lime wheel to garnish

Tonic Water

Ingredients:

• Ice
• Tonic water (to top off)
• Tequila (2 oz)
• Lime wheel (to garnish)

Method:

• Add all ingredients except the lime to a highball or collins glass, and gently mix together
• Add the lime wheel to garnish

Strawberry Seltzer

Ingredients:

• Ice
• Strawberry seltzer (to top off)
• Tequila (2 oz)
• Lime wheel (to garnish)

Method:

• Add all ingredients except the lime to a highball or collins glass, and gently mix together
• Add the lime wheel to garnish

Dr. Pepper

Ingredients:

• Ice
• Dr Pepper (to top off)
• Tequila (2 oz)
• Lime wheel (to garnish)

Method:

• Add all ingredients except the lime to a highball or collins glass, and gently mix together
• Add the lime wheel to garnish

Pomegranate Seltzer

Ingredients:

• Ice
• Pomegranate seltzer (to top off)
• Tequila (2 oz)
• Lime wheel (to garnish)

Method:

• Add all ingredients except the lime to a highball or collins glass, and gently mix together
• Add the lime wheel to garnish

Mandarin Soda

Ingredients:

• Ice
• Mandarin Soda (to top off)
• Tequila (2 oz)
• Lime wheel (to garnish)

Method:

• Add all ingredients except the lime to a highball or collins glass, and gently mix together
• Add the lime wheel to garnish

Grapefruit Soda

Ingredients:

• Ice
• Grapefruit Soda (to top off)
• Tequila (2 oz)
• Lime wheel (to garnish)

Method:

• Add all ingredients except the lime to a highball or collins glass, and gently mix together
• Add the lime wheel to garnish

Orange Soda

Ingredients:

• Ice
• Orange soda (to top off)
• Tequila (2 oz)
• Lime wheel (to garnish)

Method:

• Add all ingredients except the lime to a highball or collins glass, and gently mix together
• Add the lime wheel to garnish

Final Thoughts

If you weren’t sure what flavors will work well with a tequila, now you do! This is by no means an exhaustive list of flavors to try, but they all should be on your radar.

If you have a favorite soda that hasn’t been listed in this article, you should absolutely give that a try, too. Just follow the same instructions for the other recipes given, and try it out.