Description
Indulge in the refreshing taste of these guilt-free margaritas, made with fresh lime juice, añejo tequila, and a touch of agave syrup. Perfect for a summer gathering or a relaxing evening at home!
Ingredients
Scale
Lime-Tequila Mixture:
- Juice of 15 limes (about 2 cups)
- 1 cup añejo tequila
- 1/4 cup dark agave syrup (plus extra for glass rims)
Garnish:
- 6 strips orange zest
- 12 fresh mint leaves
- 1/2 teaspoon sea salt
Additional:
- 3/4 teaspoon dark agave syrup (for glass rims)
- 34 ice cubes
Instructions
- Mix Lime-Tequila Mixture: In a large pitcher, combine lime juice, tequila, and 1/4 cup agave syrup.
- Prepare Garnish: Rub each old-fashioned glass rim with 1 orange zest strip. Dip glasses in a mixture of mint and salt. Add ice cubes to each glass.
- Shake and Serve: In a cocktail shaker, shake half of the lime-tequila mixture with ice cubes. Pour into glasses. Repeat with the remaining mixture.
Notes
- Dark agave syrup adds depth to the flavor profile.
- Adjust sweetness to taste.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Beverage
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 margarita
- Calories: 160
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 296mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: margarita, tequila, lime, cocktail, agave syrup
