Salt-Rimmed Triple Sec Margarita with Fresh Lime Juice
A simple and elegant margarita combining white tequila, triple sec, and freshly squeezed lime juice, served with a traditional salted rim for added zest. 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 165 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
- 1 cup ice cubes
- for rimming glass coarse salt
- 1 lime wedge
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Instructions
- Step 1: Take a lime wedge and rub it along the rim of a cocktail glass, then dip the rim into 1 tsp of coarse salt to create a salted edge; place the glass in the freezer to chill.
- Step 2: In a cocktail shaker, pour 2 oz white tequila, 1 oz triple sec, and 1 oz fresh lime juice, then add 1 cup of ice cubes.
- Step 3: Shake the mixture vigorously for 15 seconds until the shaker is frosted and cold to the touch.
- Step 4: Strain the margarita into the prepared glass, keeping the salted rim intact.
- Step 5: Garnish with the lime wedge and serve immediately for a crisp, refreshing margarita.
