Key Lime Margarita
A refreshing Key lime margarita is the perfect summer sipper.
Servings: 2 servings
Ingredients
- 2 ounces 100% Blue Agave Tequila a reposado is recommended
- 2 ounces simple syrup
- 1 ounce non-alcoholic triple sec
- 2 ounces Key lime juice
- Salt for rim of glass
- Lime wheel or wedge for garnish
Instructions
- Combine tequila, simple syrup, triple sec, and Key lime juice in a cocktail shaker filled with 1/4 cup ice. Don't use crushed ice, it will melt quickly and dilute your cocktail. Shake vigorously.
- Pour with the ice or strain into a margarita glass that has been rimmed with salt. Garnish with a lime wheel or wedge.
Notes
To salt the rim of your margarita glass:
Pour a fair amount of Kosher salt into a shallow plate. Take a Key lime wedge and run it around the rim of the margarita glass. Dip moistened rim into salt and Viola! A salted rim!
