Drinks

Orange and lime margarita

Name: The orange and lime margarita you need for National Margarita Day
Prep time: 5 min
Total time: 5 min
Yield: 2 cocktails
Ingredients: 1/4 cup (60ml) lime juice, plus extra lime wedges to rub; 2 tablespoons sea salt; 2 tablespoons orange juice; 1/4 cup (60ml) each tequila and triple sec; 1 teaspoon agave syrup or sugar syrup (see notes); Crushed ice, to serve

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by delicious. team

delicious. team

Jan 22, 2017

Shaken or stirred, this zesty margarita is perfect for cocktail parties and summer fiestas.

1/4 cup (60ml) lime juice, plus extra lime wedges to rub
2 tablespoons sea salt
2 tablespoons orange juice
1/4 cup (60ml) each tequila and triple sec
1 teaspoon agave syrup or sugar syrup (see notes)
Crushed ice, to serve

Method

1.

Rub the rim of 2 glasses with lime wedges, then dip in the salt and set aside.
2.

Place the fruit juices, tequila, triple sec, and syrup in a cocktail shaker or jug, then shake or stir until well combined.
3.

Fill the glasses with ice, then strain over the margarita and serve immediately.