Tequila Citrus Salt-Rim Margarita
A bright and zesty margarita with fresh lime and orange juices, balanced by tequila and orange liqueur, served with a salted rim. This recipe, ready in about 6 minutes, brings together blanco tequila, fresh lime juice, fresh orange 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 210 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 fresh lime juice
- 3/4 oz fresh orange juice
- 1 oz orange liqueur (e.g., Cointreau)
- for rimming coarse sea salt
- 1 lime wheel
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Instructions
- Step 1: Run a lime wedge around the rim of a rocks glass, then dip the rim into coarse sea salt to coat evenly; set aside.
- Step 2: Fill a cocktail shaker with ice cubes to the brim and add 2 oz blanco tequila, 1 oz fresh lime juice, 3/4 oz fresh orange juice, and 1 oz orange liqueur.
- Step 3: Shake vigorously for 15 seconds until the shaker is frosted.
- Step 4: Strain into the prepared rocks glass filled halfway with fresh ice cubes.
- Step 5: Garnish by placing 1 lime wheel on the rim of the glass.
