Ginger-Lime Sparkling Margarita

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A refreshing margarita variation brightened with fresh lime juice and the zesty spice of ginger, topped with sparkling water for effervescence. This recipe, ready in about 5 minutes, brings together blanco tequila, fresh lime juice, and ginger syrup 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 "Add this recipe to your weekly plan" 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: 5 min Serves 1 Cocktails & Beverages cuisine 180 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 and set aside.
  2. Step 2: Fill a cocktail shaker with ice cubes about halfway, then pour in 2 oz blanco tequila, 1 oz fresh lime juice, 3/4 oz ginger syrup, and 1/2 oz orange liqueur.
  3. Step 3: Shake vigorously for 12 seconds until well chilled.
  4. Step 4: Strain the mixture into the prepared rocks glass over fresh ice.
  5. Step 5: Top with 2 oz sparkling water and stir gently with a bar spoon for 10 seconds to combine without losing fizz.
  6. Step 6: Garnish with a thin wheel of lime placed on the rim and a small fresh ginger slice floated on top.

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