Refreshing Triple Sec Margarita with Fresh Lime and Salt

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A simple and refreshing margarita combining white tequila, fresh lime juice, and triple sec, perfectly served over ice with a salted glass rim. This Mexican recipe, ready in about 5 minutes, brings together white tequila, fresh lime juice, and triple sec 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 165 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 Mexican cuisine 165 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: Rub the rim of a rocks glass with 1 lime wedge and dip into kosher salt spread on a plate to coat the edge evenly. Set aside.
  2. Step 2: Fill a cocktail shaker with 1 cup ice cubes, then add 2 oz white tequila, 1 oz fresh lime juice, and 1 oz triple sec.
  3. Step 3: Shake vigorously for 15 seconds until the shaker is cold and frosty.
  4. Step 4: Strain the cocktail into the salted-rim glass filled with fresh ice cubes.
  5. Step 5: Garnish with a lime wedge on the glass rim for a citrus aroma and bright finish.

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