Salt-Rimmed Margarita on the Rocks with Agave Nectar

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A well-balanced margarita served on the rocks, combining blanco tequila, fresh lime juice, orange liqueur, and a hint of agave nectar for natural sweetness. This Mexican-inspired recipe, ready in about 5 minutes, brings together blanco tequila, 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: 5 min Serves 1 Mexican cuisine 180 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: Moisten the rim of a rocks glass with a lime wedge and dip into 1 tbsp coarse salt to create a salted edge.
  2. Step 2: Fill the glass with 1 cup ice cubes to chill.
  3. Step 3: In a cocktail shaker, combine 2 oz blanco tequila, 1 oz orange liqueur, 1 oz fresh lime juice, and 1/2 oz agave nectar with 1/2 cup ice.
  4. Step 4: Shake vigorously for 15 seconds until well chilled and slightly diluted.
  5. Step 5: Strain the mixture over the ice in the prepared glass.
  6. Step 6: Garnish with a lime wedge and serve.

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