Tequila-Lime Margarita with Agave Nectar
A vibrant and tangy margarita that highlights fresh lime juice combined with smooth tequila and natural agave nectar sweetness. This Mexican recipe, ready in about 5 minutes, brings together tequila blanco, fresh lime juice, and agave nectar 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.
Ingredients
- 2 oz tequila blanco
- 1 oz fresh lime juice
- 1/2 oz agave nectar
- 1 oz triple sec
- for rimming coarse salt
- 1 cup ice cubes
- 1 for garnish lime wheel
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Instructions
- Step 1: Rub the rim of a rocks glass with a lime wedge and dip the rim into coarse salt to create a salted edge. Set aside.
- Step 2: In a cocktail shaker, combine 2 oz tequila blanco, 1 oz fresh lime juice, 1/2 oz agave nectar, and 1 oz triple sec.
- Step 3: Add 1 cup ice cubes to the shaker. Secure the lid and shake vigorously for 15 seconds until the outside of the shaker feels cold.
- Step 4: Fill the prepared glass with fresh ice cubes and strain the margarita mixture over the ice.
- Step 5: Garnish with 1 lime wheel on the glass rim and serve chilled.
