Sparkling Cara Cara Margarita

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4.8

18 reviews
Excellent
  • Prep Time

    10 mins

  • Total Time

    10 mins

  • Servings

    2

  • Calories

    157 kcal

  • Course

    Drinks

  • Cuisine

    Mexican

Sparkling Cara Cara Margarita

Refreshing and light with bubbles that cut the sweetness.

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Ingredients

Servings
  • 2 ounces tequila I used Patron Silver, blanco
  • 1 ounce Cointreau can substitute triple sec
  • 1 ounce lime juice freshly squeezed (about 2 limes)
  • 4 ounces cara cara orange juice (about two oranges)
  • ½ ounce simple syrup or more to taste
  • plash sparkling water
  • ice cubes

Garnish & To Serve:

  • lime wedge
  • Margarita salt
  • ice crushed
  • lime sliced
  • cara cara orange sliced

Instructions

  1. Juice enough orange and lime until you have the correct amount. If it's pulpy, strain through a fine mesh strainer.
  2. Rub a wedge of lime around the rim of the glasses. Turn the glasses upside down and press the rim into the margarita salt.  Set aside.
  3. In a Boston shaker, combine the tequila, Cointreau, lime juice, orange juice and simple syrup.  Add ice cubes, secure the top on the shaker and shake until very cold. 
  4. Fill the glasses with crushed ice and pour the margarita over the ice.  Add a splash of water and garnish with slices of lime and orange.  Serve.

Nutrition Information

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Calories 157kcal (8%) Carbohydrates 16g (5%) Sodium 6mg (0%) Potassium 113mg (2%) Sugar 14g (28%) Vitamin A 115IU (2%) Vitamin C 32.6mg (36%) Calcium 6mg (1%) Iron 0.4mg (2%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 2Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 157 kcal

% Daily Value*

Calories 157kcal 8%
Carbohydrates 16g 5%
Sodium 6mg 0%
Potassium 113mg 2%
Sugar 14g 28%
Vitamin A 115IU 2%
Vitamin C 32.6mg 36%
Calcium 6mg 1%
Iron 0.4mg 2%

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

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