Batanga Tequila Recipe

Learn how to make the authentic Batanga cocktail - Mexico's beloved tequila and cola masterpiece. This homemade version uses premium blanco tequila, fresh lime juice, and a signature salt rim for the best easy cocktail recipe that elevates your cola drinks. Perfectly balanced and authentically crafted in just minutes!

Difficulty:

Beginner

Prep Time:

3 mins

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Serves:

1 cocktail

Ingredients

<ul class="ingredients-main-list"><li class="ingredients-single-item">60ml blanco tequila (100% agave)</li><li class="ingredients-single-item">15ml fresh lime juice</li><li class="ingredients-single-item">Cola to top (about 120ml)</li><li class="ingredients-single-item">Salt for rimming</li><li class="ingredients-single-item">Ice cubes</li><li class="ingredients-single-item">Lime wedge for garnish</li></ul>

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Equipment

<ul class="equipment-main-list"><li class="equipment-single-item">Highball or Collins glass</li><li class="equipment-single-item">Jigger for measuring</li><li class="equipment-single-item">Bar spoon</li><li class="equipment-single-item">Small plate for salt</li></ul>

Directions

<ol class="no-list-style"><li class="MethodStepper"><h4 class="step-title">Step 1</h4>Prepare your glass by running a wedge of lime around the rim, then dip the moistened rim into a small plate of salt. Only salt half the rim if you prefer to control how much salt you taste with each sip.</li><li class="MethodStepper"><h4 class="step-title">Step 2</h4>Fill your glass with large ice cubes. Larger ice melts more slowly than crushed ice, preventing your Batanga from becoming watery too quickly.</li><li class="MethodStepper"><h4 class="step-title">Step 3</h4>Pour the tequila directly over the ice. Use a quality blanco tequila (100% agave) for authentic flavor - the clean, crisp profile works perfectly with cola.</li><li class="MethodStepper"><h4 class="step-title">Step 4</h4>Squeeze the fresh lime juice into the glass. The acidity balances the sweetness of the cola while complementing the tequila's natural citrus notes.</li><li class="MethodStepper"><h4 class="step-title">Step 5</h4>Slowly pour in the cola, allowing its carbonation to naturally mix the ingredients as it cascades over the ice.</li><li class="MethodStepper"><h4 class="step-title">Step 6</h4>Gently stir with a bar spoon, being careful not to agitate the carbonation too much. Just 2-3 rotations should integrate the ingredients without diminishing the effervescence.</li><li class="MethodStepper"><h4 class="step-title">Step 7</h4>Garnish with a lime wedge, placing it on the rim of the glass. For an authentic touch of Don Javier (the drink's creator), stir briefly with a knife instead of a spoon.</li><li class="MethodStepper"><h4 class="step-title">Step 8</h4>Serve immediately while the drink is cold and bubbling, with the salt rim providing a perfect counterpoint to the sweet cola and sharp tequila.</li></ol>

FAQs

Find answers to your most pressing questions about this delicious recipe right here.

What ingredients are used in Batanga Tequila Recipe?

The Batanga requires 60ml blanco tequila (100% agave), 15ml fresh lime juice, cola (about 120ml), salt for rimming the glass, ice cubes, and a lime wedge for garnish. Using quality tequila and fresh lime juice is essential for an authentic taste experience.

How to make Batanga Tequila Recipe at home?

Learn how to make Batanga Tequila Recipe by rimming a highball glass with salt, filling with ice, adding 60ml blanco tequila and 15ml fresh lime juice, then topping with cola (about 120ml). Stir gently with a bar spoon (or knife for authenticity), garnish with a lime wedge and serve immediately while the drink is cold and fizzy.

Is a Batanga just a Mexican rum and Coke?

No, while similar in appearance, a Batanga is distinctly Mexican using tequila instead of rum, with fresh lime juice (not just a garnish) and a salt rim. Traditionally, it's stirred with a knife which some believe imparts a subtle metallic quality enhancing the flavour profile.

What's the best tequila to use for a cola cocktail?

Blanco (silver) tequila made from 100% agave is ideal for cola cocktails. Its clean, crisp profile with natural citrus and pepper notes complements the sweetness of cola without overpowering it. Brands like El Jimador, Olmeca Altos, or Espolòn work particularly well.

Why does a salt rim enhance tequila and cola drinks?

A salt rim enhances tequila and cola drinks by creating a flavour contrast that amplifies the sweetness of cola and the agave notes in tequila. The salt also stimulates salivation, intensifying your taste perception, while cutting through sweetness to create a more balanced, complex drinking experience.

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