Salt-Rimmed Margarita with Lime and Triple Sec on the Rocks

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A straightforward margarita served on the rocks with fresh lime juice, triple sec, and tequila, perfectly salted for a classic drinking experience. This Mexican-inspired recipe, ready in about 5 minutes, brings together silver 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 195 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 195 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: Rub a lime wedge around the rim of an old-fashioned glass and dip it into coarse salt to coat the edge evenly; set glass aside.
  2. Step 2: Fill the glass with 1 cup ice cubes.
  3. Step 3: In a mixing glass, combine 2 oz silver tequila, 1 oz fresh lime juice, and 1 oz triple sec. Stir gently for 20 seconds until well chilled.
  4. Step 4: Pour the chilled margarita mixture over the ice in the prepared glass and garnish with the lime wedge on the rim.

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