Salt-Rimmed On the Rocks Margarita with Lime Zest
A simple yet flavorful margarita served on the rocks, enhanced by fresh lime zest and a salted rim for extra brightness and depth. 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.
Ingredients
- 2 oz white tequila
- 1 oz fresh lime juice
- 1 oz triple sec
- 1 cup ice cubes
- for glass rim coarse salt
- 1/4 tsp fresh lime zest
- 1 for garnish lime wedge
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Instructions
- Step 1: Rub the rim of an old-fashioned glass with a lime wedge and dip into 1 tablespoon coarse salt to create a salted rim. Set aside.
- Step 2: Fill the glass with 1 cup ice cubes to chill.
- Step 3: In a mixing glass, combine 2 oz white tequila, 1 oz fresh lime juice, 1 oz triple sec, and 1/4 teaspoon fresh lime zest.
- Step 4: Stir gently for 20 seconds to combine and chill the ingredients without diluting.
- Step 5: Pour the mixture over the ice in the prepared glass.
- Step 6: Garnish with the lime wedge on the rim and serve immediately.
