Salted-Rim Margarita with Lime and Orange Liqueur
A simple yet elegant margarita combining the tartness of fresh lime juice with the sweetness of orange liqueur and the smoothness of quality tequila. This Mexican-inspired recipe, ready in about 5 minutes, brings together blanco tequila, orange liqueur (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 blanco tequila
- 1 oz orange liqueur (triple sec)
- 1 oz fresh lime juice
- for rimming coarse kosher salt
- 1 cup ice cubes
- 1 for garnish lime wedge
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Instructions
- Step 1: Moisten the rim of a rocks glass with a lime wedge and roll it in coarse kosher salt to create an even salted rim; set aside.
- Step 2: Fill a cocktail shaker with 1 cup ice cubes, then add 2 oz blanco tequila, 1 oz orange liqueur, and 1 oz fresh lime juice.
- Step 3: Shake the cocktail vigorously for 12 seconds until the shaker feels chilled.
- Step 4: Strain the margarita into the prepared rocks glass filled with fresh ice.
- Step 5: Garnish with a lime wedge on the rim and enjoy immediately.
