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-inspired recipe, ready in about 5 minutes, brings together white tequila, fresh lime juice, 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 "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: 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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