Description
This Margarita recipe is a classic and refreshing cocktail that is perfect for any occasion. Made with tequila, orange liqueur, fresh lime juice, and a touch of sweetness, it’s a simple yet delicious drink that is sure to impress.
Ingredients
Units
Scale
Ingredients:
- 1 ounce blanco or silver tequila
- 1 ounce orange liqueur, like Cointreau, Grand Marnier, or Triple Sec
- 1 ounce fresh lime juice, plus lime slices for garnish
- 1/2 ounce agave nectar or simple syrup, plus more to taste
- Ice
- Lime wedge and coarse salt, for the glass rim (optional)
Instructions
- Salt the rim of the glass (optional): Rub a lime wedge around the rim of a rocks glass. Fill a small plate with coarse salt. Dip the glass into the salt to coat the rim. Fill with ice.
- Place the tequila, orange liqueur, lime juice, and agave in a cocktail shaker with ice: Shake and strain into the glass. Taste and stir in more agave nectar, if desired. Garnish with lime slices and serve.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cocktail
- Calories: Approximately 200
- Sugar: Varies depending on agave nectar or simple syrup
- Sodium: Varies depending on ingredients
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: Varies depending on ingredients
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
