Tequila Citrus Margarita with Orange Liqueur

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-05-03 · Updated 2026-05-03

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A zesty margarita combining tequila with fresh lime juice and bright, aromatic orange liqueur for a balanced, tangy cocktail. This Mexican recipe, ready in about 5 minutes, brings together tequila blanco, fresh lime juice, and orange liqueur (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 190 calories and feeds 1, so it works for entertaining, brunch, or a non-alcoholic option at the bar cart. Tap "Add this recipe to your weekly plan" 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 190 cal/serving

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Ingredients

2 oz tequila blanco
1 oz fresh lime juice
1 oz orange liqueur (Triple Sec)
1/2 oz agave syrup
for rimming glass kosher salt
1 for garnish lime wheel
1 cup ice cubes

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Instructions

Step 1: Rub the rim of a rocks glass with a lime wedge and dip it into kosher salt to coat evenly. Set aside.
Step 2: In a shaker, combine 2 oz tequila blanco, 1 oz fresh lime juice, 1 oz orange liqueur, and 1/2 oz agave syrup.
Step 3: Fill the shaker with 1 cup ice cubes and shake vigorously for 15 seconds until chilled.
Step 4: Strain into the prepared glass filled with fresh ice.
Step 5: Garnish with 1 lime wheel on the rim.