The Batanga is a tequila cocktail made with cola and lime juice, traditionally served in a tall glass with a salted rim. It is associated with the town of Tequila in Jalisco, Mexico.
The drink is commonly described as tequila mixed with cola and fresh lime juice over ice. Some accounts connect its creation with Javier Delgado Corona, proprietor of La Capilla, a famous bar in Tequila. The cocktail’s preparation is often linked with stirring using a large knife, though recipes and serving customs vary.
The Batanga is easy to confuse with other tequila drinks. A Paloma normally combines tequila with grapefruit soda or grapefruit flavor, while a Margarita uses tequila, orange liqueur, and lime juice. A Cantarito typically adds fruit juices and grapefruit soda.
Because the recipe is simple, the quality of the tequila, cola, lime, ice, and salt can noticeably change the final drink. Its name is nevertheless specific to this tequila-and-cola combination.