Salted Lime Tequila Margarita on the Rocks

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-05-25 · Updated 2026-05-25

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A simple on-the-rocks margarita featuring the classic trio of tequila, triple sec, and fresh lime juice served over ice with a salted rim. This Mexican-inspired recipe, ready in about 5 minutes, brings together reposado 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

2 oz reposado tequila
1 oz fresh lime juice
1 oz triple sec
1 cup ice cubes
for rimming glass kosher salt
1 for garnish lime slice

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Instructions

Step 1: Moisten the rim of a rocks glass with a lime slice and press into kosher salt to coat the rim evenly, then fill the glass with 1 cup of fresh ice cubes.
Step 2: In a mixing glass, combine 2 oz reposado tequila, 1 oz fresh lime juice, and 1 oz triple sec.
Step 3: Stir the mixture gently with a bar spoon for 20 seconds to chill and combine without diluting too much.
Step 4: Strain the mixture over the prepared ice-filled rocks glass.
Step 5: Garnish with a lime slice on the rim and serve immediately.