Zesty Citrus Margarita

Name: Zesty Citrus Margarita
Prep time: 6 min
Yield: 1
Ingredients: 1 1/2 oz Reposado or Silver tequila; 1 1/2 oz fresh-squeezed lime juice (from about 2 limes); 1 oz orange liqueur (Cointreau, Grand Marnier, or Triple Sec); Just under 1 tbsp agave nectar or simple syrup

This Zesty Citrus Margarita strikes the perfect balance between sweet and tart, making it an ideal choice for any occasion. With its quick and easy preparation, and the ability to be customized to suit individual tastes, this margarita recipe truly deserves the title of the best.

Zesty Citrus Margarita

A perfectly balanced margarita with a zesty citrus twist.

4.01 from 94 votes

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Prep Time 6 mins

Total Time 6 mins

Ingredients

1 1/2 oz Reposado or Silver tequila
1 1/2 oz fresh-squeezed lime juice (from about 2 limes)
1 oz orange liqueur (Cointreau, Grand Marnier, or Triple Sec)
Just under 1 tbsp agave nectar or simple syrup

Instructions

Fill a rocks/short cocktail glass or margarita glass with ice.
In a separate beaker or measuring pitcher, mix the tequila, lime juice, orange liqueur, and agave nectar until well-combined.
Pour the mixture over the ice, serve, and enjoy.