Salted Rim Margarita on the Rocks with Cointreau

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A crisp margarita served over ice with a salted rim, combining smooth tequila, tart lime juice, and the bright orange flavor of Cointreau. This Mexican-inspired recipe, ready in about 8 minutes, brings together white tequila, fresh lime juice, Cointreau 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 175 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: 8 min Serves 1 Mexican cuisine 175 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: Moisten the rim of an old-fashioned glass with 1 lime wedge, then dip the rim into 1 tbsp coarse salt to coat. Fill the glass with 1 cup ice cubes and set aside.
  2. Step 2: In a cocktail shaker, add 2 oz white tequila, 1 oz fresh lime juice, 1 oz Cointreau, and 1/2 cup ice cubes.
  3. Step 3: Shake vigorously for 10 seconds until the shaker is chilled and condensation forms.
  4. Step 4: Strain the mixture into the prepared glass over the ice.
  5. Step 5: Garnish with the reserved lime wedge and serve.

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