Classic Fresh Lime Margarita

Name: Classic Fresh Lime Margarita
Prep time: 5 min
Total time: 5 min
Yield: 1 servings
Cuisine: mexican
Ingredients: 60 ml silver tequila (100% agave blanco); 30 ml orange liqueur (Cointreau or triple sec); 2 pcs lime (juiced fresh, about 30 ml each); 1 tsp agave nectar (light, or to preferred sweetness); 1 pinch salt (for rim, plus extra if desired); 1 cup ice (for shaking)

RATING

0.0/5

TASTE SCORE

8/10

A crisp, tangy, and perfectly balanced cocktail that lets fresh lime juice shine. Made with just four simple ingredients—silver tequila, orange liqueur, fresh lime juice, and a touch of agave—this margarita is bright, refreshing, and comes together in minutes. Skip the sour mix; this is the real deal.

PREP

COOK

SERVES

1 PIECE

303 cal

SERVINGS

INGREDIENTS

For 1 serving

60 mlsilver tequila · 100% agave blanco30 mlorange liqueur · Cointreau or triple sec2 pcslime · juiced fresh, about 30 ml each1 tspagave nectar · light, or to preferred sweetness1 pinchsalt · for rim, plus extra if desired1 cupice · for shaking

NUTRITION · PER SERVING

303

CALORIES · 1 PIECE

Protein1g · 1%

Carbs28g · 37%

Fat0g · 0%

Fiber4g

Sugar15g

Saturated fat0g

Cholesterol0mg

Sodium152mg

Potassium138mg

Phosphorus24mg

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METHOD · 4 STEPS

prep · ~1 min
Juice the limes.
Slice 2 limes in half crosswise and juice them until you have about 60 ml of fresh lime juice. Strain out any seeds or pulp.
prep · ~1 min
Rim the glass with salt.
1.Take a spent lime half and run it around the outer rim of a rocks glass.
2.Dip the moistened rim into a small plate of salt, rotating gently to coat evenly.
3.Fill the glass with fresh ice and set aside.
TIPUse kosher or sea salt flakes. Avoid iodized table salt — it tastes metallic and harsh on a margarita rim.
mix · ~1 min
Shake the margarita.
1.In a cocktail shaker, combine 60 ml tequila, 30 ml orange liqueur, and 60 ml fresh lime juice.
2.Add 1 teaspoon agave nectar.
3.Fill the shaker with ice, seal tightly, and shake vigorously for about 12 to 15 seconds until the outside of the shaker is frosty.
4.Strain into the prepared ice-filled rocks glass.
TIPShake hard and fast — the cocktail needs good dilution and chilling. Under-shaking leaves the drink warm and sharp.
garnish
Garnish with a lime wheel and serve immediately.
Float a thin lime wheel on the surface of the drink or hook a wedge on the rim. Serve right away while ice-cold.

PRO TIPS

What to keep in mind.

7 tips from the recipe — small details that make a real difference to the final dish.

1
Always use freshly squeezed lime juice — bottled juice lacks the bright, zesty flavor this drink needs.
2
Chill your rocks glass in the freezer for 15 minutes before assembling for an extra-cold cocktail.
3
For a smoother sip, use a fine-mesh strainer when pouring to catch any stray pulp or ice shards.
4
Adjust the agave nectar to your taste; start with 1 teaspoon and add more if you prefer a sweeter margarita.
5
Rub the lime rim thoroughly so the salt adheres evenly, preventing patchy spots on the glass edge.
6
If you don't have agave, simple syrup made from equal parts sugar and water works perfectly as a substitute.
7
Shake until the shaker is frosty — that takes about 12-15 seconds — for optimal dilution and chill.