Simple Margarita Recipe
This mix is a perfect marriage of tart and tangy, sweet and salty. Though the ingredients are few, the combine into the best cocktail.
Prep Time15 minutes mins
Total Time15 minutes mins
Course: Drinks
Cuisine: Mexican
Servings: 6 Drinks
Calories: 411kcal
- 15 Limes
- 5 ounces Agave Nectar
- 15 ounces Tequila
- 8.5 ounces Orange Liqueur like Cointreau
- 3 ounces Fresh Orange Juice optional
Firmly roll each lime against a counter to loosen some of the juices. Slice in half and squeeze each lime into a measuring cup using a juice press.
Place the remaining ingredients into a pitcher and whisk to combine. Add the limes and continue to stir. Put in the fridge to chill for 30 minutes before serving or pour a single serving into a cocktail shaker filled with ice and shake vigorously. Strain over ice.
To garnish use a lime wedge to wet the edge of your glass and dredge the rim into salt.
Calories: 411kcal | Carbohydrates: 49g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 1g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 8mg | Potassium: 183mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 32g | Vitamin A: 84IU | Vitamin C: 49mg | Calcium: 55mg | Iron: 1mg