Salt-Rimmed Frozen Margarita with Fresh Lime
A frozen margarita blended with fresh lime juice and ice, delivering a frosty citrus burst with every sip. This Mexican recipe, ready in about 7 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 210 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.
Ingredients
- 2 oz white tequila
- 1.5 oz fresh lime juice
- 1 oz triple sec
- 1/2 oz simple syrup
- 1.5 cups ice cubes
- as needed coarse salt for rimming
- 1 (for garnish) lime wheel
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Instructions
- Step 1: Rub the rim of a margarita glass with a lime wedge and dip it into coarse salt to coat the edge evenly; set aside.
- Step 2: Add 2 oz white tequila, 1.5 oz fresh lime juice, 1 oz triple sec, 1/2 oz simple syrup, and 1.5 cups ice cubes into a blender.
- Step 3: Blend on high speed for 30 seconds until the mixture is smooth and slushy.
- Step 4: Pour the frozen margarita into the prepared glass.
- Step 5: Garnish with a lime wheel and serve immediately for a chilled, refreshing experience.
