Lime Margaritas
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Lime Margaritas
Description
This Lime Margaritas recipe blends freshly squeezed lime juice with tequila and triple sec, a sweet orange-flavored liqueur, to achieve a balance of tartness and subtle sweetness. The drink is shaken well with ice to chill and slightly dilute it, ensuring smoothness.
Rimming the glass with coarse salt is optional but provides contrast to the acidity and enhances the drink's flavors. Serving over ice keeps the cocktail cool and refreshing. The preparation is straightforward, relying on quality ingredients and fresh lime juice for the best flavor.
Double the recipe easily for serving multiple guests.
Ingredients
- 2 ounces tequila
- 1 ounce lime juice must be fresh, fresh
- 1 ounce triple sec or cointreau
- salt coarse
- ice
- lime
Instructions
- Rub the edge of a glass with a lime slice and dip into coarse salt (optional). Place in the freezer while preparing the drink if desired.
- Fill a cocktail shaker with ice and add tequila, lime juice and triple sec. Shake very well (for at least 30 seconds) to chill drink.
- Add ice to the prepared glass. Strain margarita mixture over the ice.
Notes
- Use fresh lime juice for the best flavor impact.
- Rimming the glass with coarse salt is optional but traditional.
- This recipe can be doubled to serve more people.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 1cocktail
Amount Per Serving
Calories 225 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 225 | 11% |
| Carbohydrates | 12g | 4% |
| Protein | 1g | 2% |
| Fat | 1g | 2% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Sodium | 3mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 10g | 20% |
| Vitamin C | 9mg | 10% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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Overall Rating
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