Citrus-Spiced Texas Sunset
A bright and warming cocktail featuring fresh citrus balanced by a hint of spice, evoking the vibrant spirit of Texas evenings. This recipe, ready in about 5 minutes, brings together blanco tequila, 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 180 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 blanco tequila
- 1 oz fresh lime juice
- 3/4 oz orange liqueur
- 1/2 oz agave syrup
- a pinch ground cayenne pepper
- 1, for garnish orange twist
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Instructions
- Step 1: Fill a cocktail shaker with ice cubes to the brim. Pour in 2 oz blanco tequila, 1 oz fresh lime juice, 3/4 oz orange liqueur, and 1/2 oz agave syrup.
- Step 2: Add a pinch of ground cayenne pepper to the shaker.
- Step 3: Shake vigorously for 15 seconds until the shaker is frosty cold.
- Step 4: Double strain the mixture through a fine mesh strainer into a chilled rocks glass filled with fresh large ice cubes.
- Step 5: Express an orange twist over the surface to release its oils, then rim the glass and rest the twist on the edge as garnish.
