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Margarita

Margarita - my take on the ever classic cocktail. Aromatic, bright lime flavor married together with a blend of tequila and triple sec. Served chilled with a salted rim, it's the perfect drink on a hot summer's day.
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time0 minutes
Total Time5 minutes
Course: Cocktails
Cuisine: Mexican
Servings: 4
Calories: 304kcal
Author: Joanna Cismaru

Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoon kosher salt
  • 2 limes cut into wedges
  • ¾ cup triple sec or other orange liqueur
  • ¾ cup tequila
  • ⅓ cup lime juice freshly squeezed
  • ¼ cup granulated sugar
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Instructions

  • Place salt on a small plate and rub the rims of 4 glasses with one of the lime wedges. Dip the glass rimbs in the salt to coat; set aside.
  • Combine the triple sec, tequila, lime juice, and sugar in a large pitcher. Keep stirring until sugar is dissolved. If not serving right away, chill.
  • Place a few ice cubes in each of the prepared glasses then pour tequila mixture in each glass. Garnish with lime wedges and serve.

Notes

  1. Make ahead: Make this in a large pitcher ahead of time and chill it overnight in the fridge!

Nutrition

Serving: 1margarita | Calories: 304kcal | Carbohydrates: 32g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 1g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 3493mg | Potassium: 71mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 28g | Vitamin A: 17IU | Vitamin C: 16mg | Calcium: 14mg | Iron: 1mg