Citrus Tamarind Margarita Twist
A vibrant margarita variation combining fresh citrus with a tangy tamarind syrup for a refreshing Latin American-inspired cocktail. This Latin American recipe, ready in about 5 minutes, brings together tequila blanco, 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 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 tequila blanco
- 1 oz fresh lime juice
- 0.5 oz fresh orange juice
- 0.75 oz tamarind syrup
- 0.5 oz triple sec
- for rimming coarse salt
- as needed ice cubes
- 1 for garnish lime wheel
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Instructions
- Step 1: Rub a lime wedge around the rim of a rocks glass and dip it into coarse salt to coat the edge evenly.
- Step 2: Fill a cocktail shaker with ice cubes to the brim. Pour in 2 oz tequila blanco, 1 oz fresh lime juice, 0.5 oz fresh orange juice, 0.75 oz tamarind syrup, and 0.5 oz triple sec.
- Step 3: Shake vigorously for 15 seconds until the shaker is frosty cold.
- Step 4: Strain the mixture into the prepared rocks glass filled halfway with fresh ice cubes.
- Step 5: Garnish by placing a lime wheel on the rim, ensuring it slightly dips into the drink for aroma.
