Prosecco Margarita Cocktail
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4.9
Prosecco Margarita Cocktail
Description
The Prosecco Margarita Cocktail starts with a salt-rimmed glass to enhance the flavors and provides a tactile contrast to the drink. Its base is a blend of blanco tequila, fresh lime juice, and triple sec that are shaken with ice to chill and slightly dilute the mixture, ensuring balanced flavors. Topping off with chilled Prosecco adds sparkling lightness and a crisp finish. Garnishing with lime slices reinforces the citrus character. The coarse salt rim and optional agave syrup allow customization of saltiness and sweetness according to taste. The drink is served cold and fresh to maintain its refreshing qualities.
This cocktail pairs well with light appetizers or Mexican-inspired dishes, offering a pleasant balance of citrus, sweetness, and bubbles. It is particularly suited for gatherings where a sparkling, vibrant drink is desired.
Agave syrup can be replaced with sugar, honey, or omitted entirely, according to preference. Preparing the salt rim carefully ensures an even coating without overwhelming the drink. Shaking the tequila, lime juice, and triple sec before adding Prosecco keeps the bubbles intact while chilling the mixture efficiently.
Ingredients
- salt coarse, for rimming glasses
- 1.5 oz blanco tequila chilled
- 2 oz lime juice freshly squeezed
- ½ oz triple sec
- 4 oz prosecco chilled
- ½ teaspoon agave syrup
- lime slices for serving
Instructions
- squeeze limes for juice, and set aside
- cover a small plate with the coarse salt
- moisten the rim of a glass with squeezed lime, turn upside down on the salt-covered plate and turn until the rim of the glass is coated in salt
- In an ice filled cocktail shaker, put the tequila, lime juice, and Triple Sec. Shake vigorously until the shaker is cold.
- Pour into prepared glass, and top up with chilled Prosecco
- Garnish with lime slices and serve.
Notes
- If agave syrup is unavailable, substitute with sugar, honey, or omit the sweetener for a more tart drink.
- Moisten the glass rim with lime juice and dip into coarse salt to achieve an even salt coating.
- Serve immediately after assembling to preserve the Prosecco's sparkle and coldness.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 1Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 156 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1g | |
| Calories | 156kcal | 8% |
| Carbohydrates | 9g | 3% |
| Sodium | 2mg | 0% |
| Potassium | 66mg | 1% |
| Sugar | 5g | 10% |
| Vitamin C | 17mg | 19% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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Overall Rating
4.9
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