Electric Mountain Dew Margarita (Tequila + Citrus Fizz)

Bright, bubbly, and a little nostalgic — the Electric Mountain Dew Margarita mixes tequila, lime, and a splash of the famous soda for a fun, fizzy spin on the classic. Sweet citrus meets smooth agave for a drink that’s pure weekend energy in a glass.

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The Margarita Gets a Jolt

When you blend the crisp bite of tequila with the citrus rush of Mountain Dew, you get a cocktail that hums with flavor and sparkle. This riff keeps the 2 : 1 : 1 margarita base but tops it with soda instead of syrup for a lively, effervescent finish.

What You’ll Need

Ingredients

  • Tequila Blanco – bright agave backbone with peppery kick.
  • Triple Sec – orange sweetness that ties lime and soda together.
  • Lime Juice – adds tangy freshness and balance.
  • Mountain Dew ® – brings fizz, color, and nostalgic citrus pop.

Equipment
Shaker, jigger, strainer, and a chilled margarita glass.

Why You’ll Love It

This drink is part cocktail, part throwback. It’s bold, quick to mix, and guaranteed to start conversation — perfect for game nights, tailgates, or casual hangouts.

Substitutions & Variations

  • Citrus Swap: Use lemon-lime soda or grapefruit soda for a softer profile.
  • Kick It Up: Add a pinch of chili-lime salt or rim the glass with Tajín.
  • Mocktail Mode: Skip the spirits; shake lime and orange juice, then top with Mountain Dew.

Helpful Tips

  • Add the soda after shaking to keep carbonation alive.
  • Chill soda before topping for max fizz.
  • Garnish with a lime wheel or citrus peel twist for color contrast.

Mountain Dew Margarita Recipe

Type of Glass

Margarita Glass

Ingredients

  • 2 oz.
  • 1 oz.
  • 1 oz.
  • 1 1/2 oz. Mountain Dew®

Directions

  1. Fill a shaker with ice and add tequila blanco, triple sec, and lime juice.
  2. Shake well until chilled, then strain into a margarita glass filled with fresh ice.
  3. Top with Mountain Dew® and stir gently.
  4. Garnish with a lime wheel.

Fun, fizzy, and just rebellious enough — the Electric Mountain Dew Margarita proves classic cocktails can still surprise you.

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