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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 silver tequila
- 1 large orange (seedless)
- 4 ounces lime juice (freshly squeezed)
- 4 sprigs cilantro (larger ones preferably )
- 2 ounces simple syrup (optional, to taste)
- sparkling water (any flavor such as lime or grapefruit)
- salt, lime wedges (optional garnish)
Instructions
- 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.
- 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.
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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
Monounsaturated Fat
0.02g
Sodium
10mg
(0%)
Potassium
138mg
(4%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
15g
(30%)
Vitamin A
268IU
(5%)
Vitamin C
34mg
(38%)
Calcium
26mg
(3%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4Serving
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.