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Margarita on the Rocks

Make the perfect classic margarita on the rocks at home by following this simple recipe. Have a delightfully tart, perfectly fresh, and lightly sweet cocktail for happy hour tonight. Don’t worry, it’ll take you less than five minutes to make!

Prep Time
5 mins
Total Time
5 mins
Servings: 2
Calories: 135 kcal
Course: Drinks
Cuisine: Mexican

Ingredients

  • ice
  • kosher salt
  • 2 ounces silver tequila
  • 1 ounce Cointreau or other triple sec
  • 1 ounce fresh lime juice
  • 1/2 ounce agave nectar (optional)

Instructions

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  1. Rub a wedge of lime around the rim of the glass and the dip the outside of the rim of the glass in kosher salt.
  2. Fill a cocktail shaker with ice. Add the tequila, Cointreau, and lime juice. If you like a sweet margarita feel free to add agave nectar. 
  3. Shake well; strain into an ice-filled rocks glass.

Notes

  • Use fresh lime for best results
  • Feel free to batch the ingredients together in a pitcher if you're having a party. When it's time to refill, simply pour, shake and serve!

Nutrition Information

Calories 135kcal (7%) Carbohydrates 11g (4%) Protein 1g (2%) Fat 1g (2%) Saturated Fat 1g (5%) Sodium 2mg (0%) Potassium 22mg (1%) Fiber 1g (4%) Sugar 10g (20%) Vitamin A 7IU (0%) Vitamin C 4mg (4%) Calcium 2mg (0%) Iron 1mg (6%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 2Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 135

% Daily Value*

Calories 135kcal 7%
Carbohydrates 11g 4%
Protein 1g 2%
Fat 1g 2%
Saturated Fat 1g 5%
Sodium 2mg 0%
Potassium 22mg 0%
Fiber 1g 4%
Sugar 10g 20%
Vitamin A 7IU 0%
Vitamin C 4mg 4%
Calcium 2mg 0%
Iron 1mg 6%

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