Citrus-Spiced Texan Margarita
A vibrant margarita with fresh citrus and a hint of warming spice, perfect for celebrating Houston’s lively street food culture. This Mexican recipe, ready in about 7 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 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.
Ingredients
- 2 oz reposado tequila
- 1 oz fresh lime juice
- 1 oz fresh orange juice
- 3/4 oz agave syrup
- a pinch cayenne pepper
- for rimming kosher salt
- 1 lime wheel
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Instructions
- Step 1: Rim a chilled rocks glass with lime juice and kosher salt; set aside.
- Step 2: Fill a cocktail shaker with ice cubes to the brim.
- Step 3: Pour in 2 oz reposado tequila, 1 oz fresh lime juice, 1 oz fresh orange juice, 3/4 oz agave syrup, and a pinch of cayenne pepper.
- Step 4: Shake vigorously for 15 seconds until the shaker frosts.
- Step 5: Strain into the prepared rocks glass filled with fresh ice cubes.
- Step 6: Garnish with a lime wheel on the rim for a bright finish.
