Salt-Rimmed Margarita with Fresh Lime and Agave Nectar
A simple yet balanced margarita featuring tequila, triple sec, fresh lime juice, and a hint of agave nectar, shaken and served with a salted rim. This Mexican-inspired recipe, ready in about 5 minutes, brings together white tequila, triple sec, 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 185 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.
Ingredients
- 2 oz white tequila
- 1 oz triple sec
- 1 oz fresh lime juice
- 0.25 oz agave nectar
- for rimming glass coarse salt
- as needed ice cubes
- 1 for garnish lime wedge
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Instructions
- Step 1: Moisten the rim of a chilled margarita glass with a lime wedge, then press the rim into 1 tsp of coarse salt to evenly coat it.
- Step 2: In a cocktail shaker, combine 2 oz white tequila, 1 oz triple sec, 1 oz fresh lime juice, and 0.25 oz agave nectar.
- Step 3: Add ice cubes to fill the shaker about 3/4 full, then shake vigorously for 15 seconds until the outside of the shaker frosts and the mixture is well chilled.
- Step 4: Strain the margarita into the prepared glass without ice, garnish with a lime wedge, and serve immediately.
