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Cilantro Margarita
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Cilantro Margarita

A modern twist on the classic margarita, fresh cilantro adds a fun twist and a bit of freshness to this light and refreshing cocktail recipe.

Prep Time
10 mins
Total Time
10 mins
Servings: 4
Calories: 198 kcal
Course: Drinks
Cuisine: American, Mexican

Ingredients

  • 8 ounces tequila silver
  • 1 large orange (seedless)
  • 4 ounces lime juice (freshly squeezed)
  • 4 prigs cilantro (larger ones preferably )
  • 2 ounces simple syrup (optional, to taste)
  • sparkling water (any flavor such as lime or grapefruit)
  • salt optional garnish, lime wedges
  • lime optional garnish, lime wedges

Instructions

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  1. To rim the glasses, gently moisten the rim of four glasses with a lime wedge. Pour about ¼ cup of salt on a plate then gently move the moistened rim around to coat with the salt. Fill each glass with ice then set aside.
  2. Fill a cocktail shaker with ice and add tequila, orange juice, lime juice and cilantro. If adding simple syrup, add that as well (to taste.) Shake vigorously, 60-90 seconds, then pour mixture over four glasses, about ⅔ full. Top each glass with sparkling water to serve. Garnish with lime and cilantro if you wish.

Notes

  • You can use store bought simple syrup, or make your own by mixing equal parts sugar and water and warming on the stove until fully dissolved.
  • If you don’t have a cocktail shaker ,you can use a mason jar or a blender bottle!

Nutrition Information

Serving 8ounces Calories 198kcal (10%) Carbohydrates 18g (6%) Protein 1g (2%) Fat 0.1g (0%) Saturated Fat 0.01g (0%) Polyunsaturated Fat 0.02g (0%) Monounsaturated Fat 0.02g (0%) Sodium 10mg (0%) Potassium 138mg (3%) Fiber 1g (4%) Sugar 15g (30%) Vitamin A 268IU (5%) Vitamin C 34mg (38%) Calcium 26mg (3%) Iron 1mg (6%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4 Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 198

% Daily Value*

Serving 8ounces
Calories 198kcal 10%
Carbohydrates 18g 6%
Protein 1g 2%
Fat 0.1g 0%
Saturated Fat 0.01g 0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.02g 0%
Monounsaturated Fat 0.02g 0%
Sodium 10mg 0%
Potassium 138mg 3%
Fiber 1g 4%
Sugar 15g 30%
Vitamin A 268IU 5%
Vitamin C 34mg 38%
Calcium 26mg 3%
Iron 1mg 6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.