Citrus-Infused Tequila Margarita with Agave

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-07-04 · Updated 2026-07-04

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A vibrant margarita blending fresh citrus juices and smooth tequila, sweetened with agave nectar for a perfectly balanced sip. This 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 180 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 Cocktails & Beverages cuisine 180 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 nectar
0.5 oz triple sec
for rimming coarse salt
1 slice for garnish lime wheel

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Instructions

Step 1: Rub the rim of a rocks glass with a lime wedge and dip into coarse salt to coat the edge evenly; set aside.
Step 2: Fill a cocktail shaker halfway with ice cubes. Pour in 2 oz tequila blanco, 1 oz fresh lime juice, 0.5 oz fresh orange juice, 0.75 oz agave nectar, and 0.5 oz triple sec.
Step 3: Shake vigorously for 15 seconds until the shaker feels cold and frosty.
Step 4: Strain the mixture into the prepared rocks glass filled with fresh ice cubes.
Step 5: Garnish by floating a lime wheel on the surface, gently pressing it onto the rim for visual appeal.