Citrus-Spiced Tequila Margarita on the Rocks

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A bold margarita combining fresh citrus juices with a hint of warming spice, served simply on the rocks for maximum flavor punch. This recipe, ready in about 6 minutes, brings together Reposado 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 200 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: 6 min Serves 1 Cocktails & Beverages cuisine 200 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: Rim a rocks glass with coarse salt by rubbing a lime wedge around the rim and dipping it into salt. Fill the glass with large ice cubes.
  2. Step 2: In a cocktail shaker, add 2 oz reposado tequila, 1 oz fresh lime juice, 3/4 oz fresh orange juice, 1/2 oz agave syrup, and a pinch of ground chili powder.
  3. Step 3: Fill the shaker with ice cubes and shake vigorously for 15 seconds until the shaker is frosty.
  4. Step 4: Strain the cocktail into the prepared rocks glass over fresh ice.
  5. Step 5: Garnish with a thin wheel of lime floated on the surface and a light dusting of chili powder on top for aroma.

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