Agave-Sweetened Margarita with Lime and Triple Sec
A smooth and lightly sweet margarita blending white tequila with fresh lime juice, agave syrup, and triple sec for a bright and balanced cocktail. This Mexican-inspired recipe, ready in about 5 minutes, brings together white tequila, fresh lime juice, triple sec for a refreshing, crowd-pleasing drink — a bright, easy pour for parties, gatherings, or any warm-weather afternoon when you want something festive without alcohol-only options. Each serving lands at about 190 calories and feeds 1, so it works for entertaining, brunch, or a non-alcoholic option at the bar cart. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.
Ingredients
- 2 oz white tequila
- 1 oz fresh lime juice
- 1 oz triple sec
- 0.5 oz agave syrup
- 1 cup ice cubes
- 1, for garnish lime wheel
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Instructions
- Step 1: Fill a cocktail shaker with 1 cup of ice cubes.
- Step 2: Add 2 oz white tequila, 1 oz fresh lime juice, 1 oz triple sec, and 0.5 oz agave syrup to the shaker.
- Step 3: Shake vigorously for 15 seconds until chilled and the outside of the shaker is frosty.
- Step 4: Strain the margarita into a chilled 6 oz glass filled with fresh ice.
- Step 5: Garnish with a lime wheel on the rim and serve.






