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Fresh Lime Margaritas Recipe

Escape to paradise with these cool, refreshing, and ridiculously simple Fresh Lime Margaritas! Perfect for a hot day or a lively party, this recipe delivers the ultimate zesty and tangy cocktail experience. Get ready to impress your friends with minimal effort!

Prep Time 5 mins
Cook Time 10 mins
Calories 15.2 kcal
Protein 0g
Rating 3.0 (1 Reviews)
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Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Fresh Lime Margaritas

  • ¾ cup lime juice
  • 1 ½ cups tequila
  • ½ cup Cointreau or other orange liqueur
  • ¼ cup agave nectar
  • a pinch of salt
  • ice (for shaker and glasses)
  • lime wedge (for garnish)

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How to Make Fresh Lime Margaritas

  1. Combine 1 ½ cups tequila, ¾ cup lime juice (about 8-10 limes), ½ cup Cointreau or other orange liqueur, ¼ cup agave nectar, and a pinch of salt in a shaker.
  2. Fill the shaker with ice.
  3. Shake vigorously for 15-20 seconds until well-chilled.
  4. Rim margarita glasses with salt (optional).
  5. Strain the margarita mixture into the prepared glasses filled with ice.
  6. Garnish with a lime wedge and enjoy responsibly!

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

0 g

Sugar

10g

Fat

0g

Carbs

1g

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