Double-Citrus Margarita
5
Points®
Total time: 5 min • Prep: 5 min • Cook: 0 min • Serves: 1 • Difficulty: Easy
Skip the mix and avoid added sugars with this citrus-packed margarita. This quick and easy cocktail has a beautiful balance of lime and orange juices which taste best when fresh squeezed. Use a good-quality tequila when possible. And experiment with other sparkling waters such as orange or lemon.
Ingredients
Silver tequila
1½ fl oz
Fresh lime juice
¾ fl oz
Orange juice
½ fl oz
Light agave nectar
1 tsp
Sparkling water
1 fl oz, lime-flavored
Lime wedge
1 wedge(s), or lime slice (for garnish)
Instructions
1
In the base of a cocktail shaker filled 1/2 to 3/4 full with ice, add tequila, lime juice, orange juice, and agave. Shake until very cold, about 15 seconds, and pour into a double rocks glass. Top with sparkling water, and gently stir to combine. Garnish with lime. Serve immediately.
2
Serving size: 1 cocktail
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