A sweet blend of tequila, peach schnapps, cranberry juice, ginger ale, and mint, the Tipsy Texan is a refreshing cocktail that is sure to beat the summer heat!

The Tipsy Texan Cocktail

Move over margaritas, there’s a new tequila drink in town!

Here in Texas, tequila is a staple on just about any menu. And as much as I love a margarita, I’m also always on the lookout for new tequila recipes.

The “Tipsy Texan” is a tequila cocktail that blends sweet peach schnapps, cranberry juice, and ginger ale to create a drink that’s smooth, sweet, and refreshing.

This one is a keeper! But don’t just take my word on it…I served it at a recent birthday party and it was a hit!

Ingredients

1 1/2 oz Tequila
1 oz Peach Schnapps
2 ounces Cranberry Juice
2 ounces Ginger Ale

Optional Garnish Ideas

Mint Leaf
Maraschino Cherries

Ingredient amounts are for one serving. Recipe is intended for readers 21+; please enjoy responsibly!

Instructions

Fill a cocktail glass with ice.
Layer in the glass: tequila, peach schnapps and cranberry juice.
Stir with a straw to mix.
Top with ginger ale to fill the rest of the glass.

Keep in mind that your glass may be larger or smaller than what we used, so you may need to adjust ingredient amounts accordingly or to your taste.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Best Type of Tequila for Cocktails?

I get asked this question quite a bit, to recommend my favorite tequila for making mixed drinks. And there’s no one “right” answer or best tequila. I always suggest to choose something in the middle: not a cheap tequila (which might give you a headache later) and not the top shelf premium stuff either. You don’t need to spend a bunch of money on a fancy tequila that’s going to be mixed together with juice and soda.

Some of my favorite tequilas for cocktails include: Espolón (pictured here), Cuervo Tradicional, Herradura, or Hornitos. Those are all pretty easy to find at most liquor stores and moderately priced.

Also, both gold tequilas and silver tequilas are fine for this recipe.

Can You Make a Pitcher of this Drink?

Sure! To make a pitcher, simply triple or quadruple the ingredient amounts (depending on the size of your pitcher). If serving right away, you can go ahead and add the ginger ale. If you’re going to be making the pitcher of drinks in advance and keeping in the fridge, I’d wait to add the ginger ale until when you pour individual drinks. This will help prevent the soda from losing its fizz too quickly.

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Tipsy Texan Cocktail

A sweet blend of tequila, peach schnapps, cranberry juice, ginger ale, and mint, the Tipsy Texan is a refreshing cocktail that is sure to beat the summer heat!

Prep Time5

Total Time5

Course: Drinks

Cuisine: American

Keyword: cocktails, cranberry, peach, tequila

Servings:

Calories: 216kcal

Author: Stacey aka the Soccer Mom

Cost: $10

Equipment

1 Cocktail glass