Agave-Sweetened Margarita with Orange Liqueur and Fresh Lime
A balanced margarita sweetened with agave syrup, combining white tequila and orange liqueur with fresh lime juice for a smooth, drinkable cocktail. This Mexican-inspired recipe, ready in about 5 minutes, brings together white tequila, orange liqueur (triple sec), fresh lime juice 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 orange liqueur (triple sec)
- 1 oz fresh lime juice
- 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 ice cubes, then add 2 oz white tequila, 1 oz orange liqueur (triple sec), 1 oz fresh lime juice, and 0.5 oz agave syrup.
- Step 2: Shake vigorously for 20 seconds until the mixture is well chilled and slightly diluted.
- Step 3: Strain the margarita into a chilled 6 oz glass filled with fresh ice.
- Step 4: Garnish with a lime wheel on the rim and serve.






