Fizzy Lime Margaritas Recipe
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Fizzy Lime Margaritas Recipe
Description
The preparation involves mixing tequila, freshly squeezed lime juice, and agave syrup over ice in a shaker until well combined. Before pouring, the glass rim is moistened with lime and dipped in a mixture of lime zest and sea salt, adding texture and flavor to each sip. Pouring the shaken mixture into the prepared glass and topping it with bubbly water introduces effervescence, making the margarita lighter and more refreshing.
This drink maintains the core margarita flavors with a fizzy twist, suitable for casual gatherings or as a lighter cocktail option. It can be scaled up for parties by mixing larger quantities of the base ingredients in a pitcher, then finishing each glass with soda water to preserve the fizz.
Ingredients
- 2 ounces tequila
- 1 ounce lime juice fresh
- 2 teaspoons agave syrup
- carbonated water to taste (see notes
Lime Salt
- ½ teaspoon lime finely grated zest
- 1 tablespoon salt sea salt
Instructions
- Stir the lime zest into the salt and then place the lime salt on a plate. Wet the rim of a glass with a cut piece of lime then roll the wet edge of the glass through the lime salt.
- Add the tequila, lime juice, and agave over ice in a cocktail shaker or mason jar and shake well.
- Pour your margarita into the rimmed glass and top with bubbly water.
Notes
- Use any preferred sparkling water, seltzer, or club soda to add carbonation.
- For larger groups, prepare a pitcher with tequila, lime juice, and agave syrup mixed with ice, then top individual servings with soda water for fizz.
Nutrition Information
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Serving: 1cocktail
Amount Per Serving
Calories 200 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1 margarita | |
| Calories | 200kcal | 10% |
| Carbohydrates | 18g | 6% |
| Protein | 1g | 2% |
| Fat | 1g | 2% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Sodium | 2mg | 0% |
| Potassium | 35mg | 1% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 14g | 28% |
| Vitamin A | 14IU | 0% |
| Vitamin C | 9mg | 10% |
| Calcium | 4mg | 0% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.