Fresh Lime Margarita
This fresh lime margarita uses all-natural ingredients. None of that bottled sour mix or margarita mix nonsense. All you really need are: good tequila, fresh lime juice, and simple syrup.
Servings: 1 (multiply as needed)
Ingredients
- 1 ½ oz tequila
- 1 oz fresh lime juice
- ½ oz orange liqueur
- 1 ½ Tablespoon simple syrup, or more to taste
Simple Syrup:
- 1 cup water
- 1 cup granulated sugar
Salt Rim:
- 1 Tablespoon coarse salt, or kosher salt
- 1 teaspoon granulated sugar
- finely grated zest from 1 lime
Instructions
- Moisten the rim of serving glass with a lime wedge. Invert glass on lime zest-salt mixture. Twist glass to ensure it is thoroughly coated.
- Turn glass right side-up. Pour in tequila, followed by fresh lime juice. Add orange liqueur and simple syrup. Stir to combine. Add ice. Garnish with lime wedge. If desired, sprinkle a little lime zest on top of drink.
Simple Syrup:
- Place water and sugar in a small sauce pot. Set over medium heat and cook until sugar has dissolved. Remove from heat and allow to cool to room temperature. Transfer to another container and store in the fridge to chill.
Salt Rim:
- On a flat surface combine salt, sugar, and lime zest. Mix together.
Notes
Tequila:
- I recommend using silver or blanco tequila. This clear tequila is bottled immediately after being distilled.
- Resposado tequila is also a great choice. This tequila is aged anywhere from 2 to 12 months. The golden color comes from the oak barrels it is aged in.
- There are many orange liqueurs to choose from. I recommend Contreau or Grand Marnier.
Nutrition
Calories: 230kcal | Carbohydrates: 29g | Protein: 0.1g | Fat: 0.1g | Saturated Fat: 0.02g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.02g | Sodium: 20mg | Potassium: 57mg | Fiber: 0.1g | Sugar: 27g | Vitamin A: 14IU | Vitamin C: 9mg | Calcium: 8mg | Iron: 1mg