Double-Citrus Margarita

5
Points®
Total Time
5 min
Prep
5 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