Citrus-Infused Margarita with Agave and Sea Salt Rim

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-08-01 · Updated 2026-08-01

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A tangy and smooth margarita cocktail combining fresh lime and orange juices with tequila and agave syrup, served with a sea salt rim. This Mexican recipe, ready in about 5 minutes, brings together tequila blanco, fresh lime juice, and fresh orange 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 210 calories and feeds 1, so it works for entertaining, brunch, or a non-alcoholic option at the bar cart. Tap "Add this recipe to your weekly plan" 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.

Prep: 5 min Serves 1 Mexican cuisine 210 cal/serving

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Ingredients

2 oz tequila blanco
1 oz fresh lime juice
0.5 oz fresh orange juice
0.75 oz agave syrup
for rimming sea salt
1 cup ice cubes
1 lime wheel

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Instructions

Step 1: Rub the rim of a rocks glass with a lime wedge and dip it into a small plate of sea salt to coat the edge evenly. Set aside.
Step 2: Fill a cocktail shaker with 1 cup ice cubes, then pour in 2 oz tequila blanco, 1 oz fresh lime juice, 0.5 oz fresh orange juice, and 0.75 oz agave syrup.
Step 3: Shake vigorously for 15 seconds until the outside of the shaker feels cold.
Step 4: Strain the cocktail into the prepared glass filled with fresh ice.
Step 5: Garnish with 1 lime wheel on the rim and serve immediately.