Margarita recipe
Refreshing and zingy, it’s no wonder the margarita is such a classic summer cocktail, perfect for any alfresco evening with friends. And for even more zing, we’ve added a little lime zest to the salt rim.
See method- Serves 4
- 5 mins to prepare
- 170 calories / serving
Ingredients
For the cocktail
- 200ml tequila
- 100ml triple sec
- 100ml freshly squeezed lime juice (3-4 limes)
- large handful ice cubes
For the garnish
- 1 lime, cut into wedges
- 2 tbsp flaked sea salt
Each serving contains
- Energy
- 700kJ 170.0kcal
- Fat
- 0g
- Saturates
- 0g
- Salt
- 2.0g
- Sugars
- 1g
of the Reference intake
Carbohydrate 1.0gProtein 1.0gFibre 0.0g
Method
- Half-fill a cocktail shaker with ice cubes. Add the tequila, triple sec and lime juice and shake well for 30 seconds.
- Place the salt in a small, shallow dish and zest in a little of the lime.
- Remove the martini glasses from the freezer. Rub a lime wedge around their rims to moisten and dip into the salt to coat them. Fine strain the margaritas into the glasses and serve immediately with lime wedges.
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