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The Perfect Margarita

One of my very favorite cocktails is this classic lime Margarita. I add a touch of fresh orange juice to accentuate the lime and temper the acidity and shake it til it's ice cold. Served icy on the rocks, this drink shows that simple is best!

Servings: 2
Calories: 247 kcal
Course: Drinks , Cocktails
Cuisine: Mexican

Ingredients

  • ½ c fresh squeezed lime juice
  • ¼ c fresh squeezed orange juice
  • 4 oz tequila
  • 2 oz Orange Liqueur (Grand Marnier or Triple Sec)
  • 1 Lime, Cut Into Wedges For Rim and Garnish
  • Kosher Salt In A Saucer Try mixing Tajin or other chili powder into your salt for a spicy rim!

Instructions

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  1. Run a lime wedge around the rim of 2 large glasses then dip rims into the saucer of salt then fill glasses with ice.
  2. In an ice filled cocktail shaker, add juices, tequila and orange liqueur and shake until icy cold and well mixed.  Pour into ice filled glasses and garnish with another lime wedge. Salud!

Notes

  • A cold cocktail is best served very cold so use plenty of ice when mixing your drink and then pour it into a glass filled with fresh ice for the best results.
  • Using good tequila and fresh squeezed juices make this classic margarita sing but beware, these are delicious and at 3 oz of alcohol per drink, one per person is all you need.
  • Salud!

Nutrition Information

Calories 247kcal (12%) Carbohydrates 17g (6%) Protein 1g (2%) Fat 1g (2%) Saturated Fat 1g (5%) Polyunsaturated Fat 1g Monounsaturated Fat 1g Sodium 4mg (0%) Potassium 142mg (4%) Fiber 1g (4%) Sugar 13g (26%) Vitamin A 92IU (2%) Vitamin C 34mg (38%) Calcium 12mg (1%) Iron 1mg (6%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 2Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 247

% Daily Value*

Calories 247kcal 12%
Carbohydrates 17g 6%
Protein 1g 2%
Fat 1g 2%
Saturated Fat 1g 5%
Polyunsaturated Fat 1g 6%
Monounsaturated Fat 1g 5%
Sodium 4mg 0%
Potassium 142mg 3%
Fiber 1g 4%
Sugar 13g 26%
Vitamin A 92IU 2%
Vitamin C 34mg 38%
Calcium 12mg 1%
Iron 1mg 6%

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