Buffet Breeze Margarita
A vibrant margarita with fresh lime, a hint of orange, and a touch of agave sweetness, evoking the lively spirit of a festive buffet. This recipe, ready in about 5 minutes, brings together tequila blanco, fresh lime juice, agave syrup 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 210 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 tequila blanco
- 1 oz fresh lime juice
- 0.75 oz orange liqueur (Cointreau or Triple Sec)
- 0.5 oz agave syrup
- as needed coarse salt for rim
- 1 piece lime wheel
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Instructions
- Step 1: Prepare a rocks glass by running a lime wedge around the rim and dipping it into coarse salt to coat evenly. Fill the glass with large ice cubes.
- Step 2: Fill a cocktail shaker halfway with ice cubes. Pour in 2 oz tequila blanco, 1 oz fresh lime juice, 0.75 oz orange liqueur, and 0.5 oz agave syrup.
- Step 3: Shake vigorously for 12 seconds until the shaker is well chilled.
- Step 4: Strain the cocktail into the prepared rocks glass over the ice cubes.
- Step 5: Garnish with a thin lime wheel placed on the edge of the glass.
