Margarita on the Rocks
Make the perfect classic margarita on the rocks at home by following this simple recipe. Have a delightfully tart, perfectly fresh, and lightly sweet cocktail for happy hour tonight. Don’t worry, it’ll take you less than five minutes to make!
Servings: 2
Ingredients
- Ice
- Kosher salt
- 2 ounces silver tequila
- 1 ounce Cointreau or other triple sec
- 1 ounce fresh lime juice
- 1/2 ounce agave nectar (optional)
Instructions
- Rub a wedge of lime around the rim of the glass and the dip the outside of the rim of the glass in kosher salt.
- Fill a cocktail shaker with ice. Add the tequila, Cointreau, and lime juice. If you like a sweet margarita feel free to add agave nectar.
- Shake well; strain into an ice-filled rocks glass.
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Notes
- Use fresh lime for best results
- Feel free to batch the ingredients together in a pitcher if you're having a party. When it's time to refill, simply pour, shake and serve!
Nutrition
Calories: 135kcal | Carbohydrates: 11g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 1g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 2mg | Potassium: 22mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 10g | Vitamin A: 7IU | Vitamin C: 4mg | Calcium: 2mg | Iron: 1mg