Citrus-Spiced Margarita Smash

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-05-21 · Updated 2026-05-21

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A vibrant margarita variant that combines fresh citrus and warm spices for a refreshing yet complex sip. This recipe, ready in about 7 minutes, brings together tequila blanco, fresh lime juice, orange liqueur 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.

Prep: 7 min Serves 1 Cocktails cuisine 190 cal/serving

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Ingredients

2 oz tequila blanco
1 oz fresh lime juice
1 oz orange liqueur
1/2 oz cinnamon syrup
3 small wedges fresh orange slices
as needed ice cubes
for rimming kosher salt

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Instructions

Step 1: Rub a lime wedge around the rim of a rocks glass and dip the rim into kosher salt to coat evenly.
Step 2: In a cocktail shaker, muddle 3 small fresh orange wedges gently to release juice without breaking the peel.
Step 3: Add 2 oz tequila blanco, 1 oz fresh lime juice, 1 oz orange liqueur, and 1/2 oz cinnamon syrup into the shaker.
Step 4: Fill the shaker halfway with ice cubes and shake vigorously for 15 seconds until chilled.
Step 5: Strain the mixture into the prepared rocks glass filled with fresh ice cubes.
Step 6: Garnish with a thin orange wheel placed upright inside the glass and a light dusting of ground cinnamon on top.