Cointreau-Lime Margarita on the Rocks

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A straightforward margarita featuring Cointreau and fresh lime juice, served over ice for a smooth, citrus-forward sip. This Mexican-inspired recipe, ready in about 3 minutes, brings together reposado tequila, Cointreau orange liqueur, fresh lime 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.

Prep: 3 min Serves 1 Mexican cuisine 180 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: Fill a rocks glass with 1 cup ice cubes and set aside.
  2. Step 2: In a mixing glass, combine 2.5 oz reposado tequila, 1.5 oz Cointreau orange liqueur, and 1 oz fresh lime juice.
  3. Step 3: Stir the mixture gently for 20 seconds to chill and combine flavors.
  4. Step 4: Strain the cocktail over the ice in your rocks glass and garnish with a lime wedge if desired.

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