Salt-Rimmed Margarita with Fresh Lime and Simple Syrup

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A perfectly balanced margarita with a salted rim, combining white tequila, triple sec, fresh lime juice, and simple syrup for a touch of sweetness. 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 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.

Prep: 5 min Serves 1 Mexican cuisine 185 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: Rub a lime wedge around the rim of a margarita glass and dip into coarse salt to create a salted rim; set aside.
  2. Step 2: In a cocktail shaker, combine 2 oz white tequila, 1 oz fresh lime juice, 1 oz triple sec, and 0.25 oz simple syrup.
  3. Step 3: Add 1 cup ice cubes and shake vigorously for 15 seconds until the cocktail is well chilled.
  4. Step 4: Strain the mixture into the prepared glass filled with fresh ice.
  5. Step 5: Garnish with a lime wedge on the rim and serve chilled.

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