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Shaken · 1 serving

Mexican Fizz

A brisk tequila-and-lime fizz lightly rounded with maple and a tiny pinch of salt.

Short answer

Mexican Fizz is a shaken cocktail made with tequila blanco, lime juice, salt, maple syrup, and soda water. The recipe below makes 1 serving, with exact quantities, optional garnishes and steps; preparation takes about 5 minutes.
Time5 min
MethodShaken
GlassCollins
LevelMedium
By Kokto EditorialAdded to catalog Kokto published catalog snapshotHow we review recipes

1 serving

Mexican Fizz ingredients

These original amounts make 1 serving. Compare cl, US fluid ounces and parts to use the measure you have at home.

How ml, US oz and parts work
Mexican Fizz ingredients in original amounts, cl, oz and parts
IngredientAmountclozparts
Tequila Blanco60 ml6 cl2 oz24 parts
Lime Juice15 ml1.5 cl0.5 oz6 parts
Salt1 pinch———
Maple Syrup2.5 ml0.3 cl0.1 oz1 part
Soda Water90 ml9 cl3 oz36 parts

Garnish: Exactly one thin lime wheel on the rim

Method

How to make Mexican Fizz

Follow the 6 reviewed catalog steps in order.

  1. 01

    Pre-chill one Collins glass and cut exactly one thin lime wheel.

  2. 02

    Measure blanco tequila, fresh lime juice, one tiny pinch of salt, and maple syrup into a shaker; keep soda water separate.

  3. 03

    Add hard ice and shake briefly until cold.

  4. 04

    Strain into the chilled Collins glass over fresh cubed ice.

  5. 05

    Top with chilled soda water and stir once gently to preserve carbonation.

  6. 06

    Place the single lime wheel on the rim and serve without another garnish.

Tasting profile

What does Mexican Fizz taste like?

The strongest signals in Kokto’s five-axis profile are freshness (5/5) and sourness (4/5).

Kokto editorial profile for this exact house build. Scores are directional, not laboratory measurements or universal values.

Sweetness1 / 5
Sourness4 / 5
Bitterness0 / 5
Strength3 / 5
Freshness5 / 5

Quick answers

Mexican Fizz questions

What is in a Mexican Fizz?

Kokto’s build uses tequila blanco, lime juice, salt, maple syrup, and soda water.

How long does a Mexican Fizz take to make?

The governed recipe allows about 5 minutes for one serving. Equipment, ice and ingredient preparation can change the real time.

How is a Mexican Fizz prepared?

It uses a shaken method and is served in a collins. Follow the reviewed steps above instead of relying on the method label alone.

Is a Mexican Fizz alcohol-free?

No. This Kokto recipe contains alcoholic ingredients and is intended only for adults of legal drinking age.

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Evidence

Sources & editorial note

The ingredients and steps above are Kokto's recipe specification. An external classic reference may use different amounts or techniques; follow one complete specification when mixing.

  • Cocktail App English editorial catalog B223https://www.theguardian.com/food/2026/oct/02/autumn-cocktails-recipes-vodka-martini-garibaldi-shrub-campari · amounts, steps, timing and entity relationships
  • Kokto governed media recordCocktail App project owner · Project-owned generated original — all rights reserved

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