The Margarita is a South of the Border Delight
Kevin Mayfield
This tangy south of the border classic is perfect for hot summer days and really quenches your thirst.
Prep Time 5 minutes mins
Total Time 5 minutes mins
Course Classic Cocktails
Cuisine American
Servings 1 Cocktail
Calories 273 kcal
- 2 Ounces Tequila
- 1 ½ Ounce Orange liqueur
- Generous measure coarse sea salt
- 1 ½ Ounce fresh squeezed lime juice
- Lime wheel for garnish
Wet the rim of a glass, then dip into a plate of course sea salt to 'salt' the rim of the glass
Add two scoops of ice to a cocktail shaker
Pour in the liquid ingredients and shake for 20-30 seconds
Carefully pour or strain into the center of a Margarita glass, taking care not to knock off the salt
Add lime wheel for garnish
Salt the rim of the glass before mixing the drink to give it time to dry and stick to the rim better
You can use Cointreau orange liqueur instead of Orange Curacao
Add a shot of Grand Marnier orange liqueur to create a Cadillac Margarita--my personal favorite
Calories: 273kcalCarbohydrates: 17gProtein: 1gFat: 1gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gSodium: 5mgPotassium: 64mgFiber: 1gSugar: 14gVitamin A: 21IUVitamin C: 13mgCalcium: 6mgIron: 1mg
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