Citrus-Spiced Margarita with Chili Salt Rim

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A vibrant margarita combining fresh lime and orange juices with tequila, enhanced by a spicy chili salt rim for a flavorful kick. This recipe, ready in about 7 minutes, brings together blanco tequila, fresh lime juice, 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 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

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: Combine 1/4 tsp chili powder and 1/2 tsp coarse sea salt on a small plate.
  2. Step 2: Rub the rim of a rocks glass with a lime wedge and gently dip it into the chili salt mixture to coat evenly.
  3. Step 3: Fill a cocktail shaker with ice cubes up to 3/4 full.
  4. Step 4: Pour 2 oz blanco tequila, 1 oz fresh lime juice, 1/2 oz fresh orange juice, and 1/2 oz agave syrup into the shaker.
  5. Step 5: Shake vigorously for 15 seconds until the shaker is frosty cold.
  6. Step 6: Strain the cocktail into the prepared rocks glass filled with fine ice cubes.
  7. Step 7: Garnish by placing 1 lime wheel on the rim of the glass.

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