Corralejo Silver, lemon, mint, and agave come together in a smash that actually earns the name
There’s something about the phrase “Tequila Smash” that sounds like it was coined at a rooftop party around hour four—short on vowels, long on good intentions. But this one, the real one, is no sloppy cousin to the Mojito or Margarita. It’s a study in citrus and restraint, built on the bones of the classic whiskey smash, but rewritten for hotter days and cleaner palates.
The base? Tequila Corralejo Silver—a bright, peppery, highland tequila that carries notes of roasted agave and fresh-cut herbs. It’s the kind of tequila that doesn’t need bells or whistles, just a little encouragement. Which is exactly what this drink gives it.
Tequila Smash Recipe
Ingredients:
- 2 oz Tequila Corralejo Silver
- 1 oz fresh lemon juice
- 0.75 oz agave syrup
- 7 fresh mint leaves
Instructions:
- Add all ingredients to a shaker with ice.
- Shake hard to wake up the mint.
- Fine strain into an old-fashioned glass over fresh ice.
- Garnish with a mint bouquet—be generous.
What you get is something deceptively simple: fresh lemon meets sweet agave in a balancing act, while the mint doesn’t scream so much as whisper. It’s there, though, cooling and aromatic, just as it should be.
The smash as a format is supposed to feel improvised, a little rough around the edges. But this one? It feels thought-out, precise, like someone took the idea of “refreshing” and gave it an edit. It’s the rare tequila cocktail that doesn’t chase sweetness or hide behind citrus overload. Instead, it leans into clarity and length—the kind of drink you can sip slowly through a golden hour, or batch and pass around to your friends without losing any nuance.
Why Tequila Corralejo Silver Works
Corralejo Silver is made from 100% blue Weber agave and distilled in copper pot stills, which gives it a distinctive brightness and backbone. You want that in a smash. You need that in a smash. Because once you throw lemon and mint into the mix, your spirit can’t afford to disappear. Corralejo holds its own—adding grassy, spicy character to what might otherwise be a two-note drink.
This is a cocktail that doesn’t try too hard, and because of that, it nails it. Serve it at barbecues. Serve it at sunset. Serve it as the second drink, when the first one’s buzz is settling in and the night’s just beginning.
It’s not just a tequila smash. It’s the Tequila Smash for Summer 2025. For more on the tequila, check out the brand’s official website.
