Jul 14 2026
RestaurantsEl AguilaIced Tea Margarita Recipe

Iced Tea Margarita Recipe

Inspired by El Aguila
Time30m
Serves1

Fresh muddled mint and lime with freshly brewed tea & Exotico tequila.

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Ingredients

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Margarita Base

Garnishes

Method

Preparation of Iced Tea

  1. 1

    Brew the Tea

    Boil water and steep black tea bags in hot water for about 5 minutes. Remove tea bags and let the tea cool to room temperature.

  2. 2

    Muddle Mint and Lime

    In a shaker, add fresh mint leaves and fresh lime juice. Use a muddler to gently crush the mint leaves to release their oils while combining them with the lime juice.

Mixing the Margarita

  1. 3

    Combine Ingredients

    To the shaker with muddled mint and lime, add Exotico tequila and simple syrup. Fill the shaker with ice.

  2. 4

    Shake Well

    Secure the lid on the shaker and shake vigorously for about 15-20 seconds until well chilled.

Assembling the Drink

  1. 5

    Strain and Serve

    Strain the margarita mixture into a glass filled with ice. Top off with freshly brewed black tea.

  2. 6

    Garnish

    Garnish with a lime wheel and a sprig of fresh mint.

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