Ingredients
- 2 fl oz blanco tequila 60 ml; nutrition estimate uses 40% ABV
- 1 fl oz orange liqueur 30 ml; estimate uses 40% ABV
- 1 fl oz fresh lime juice 30 ml
- 2 cups ice cubes divided between shaker and serving glass
- 1 tsp coarse salt for half rim; only a portion adheres
- 1 lime wheel or wedge for rim and garnish
Equipment
- Cocktail shaker
- Jigger
- Citrus juicer
- Cocktail strainer
- Rocks glass
- Shallow dish for rim salt
Instructions
- Rub the lime garnish along half the rim of an empty rocks glass. Spread salt in a shallow dish and dip only the moistened half into it. Fill the glass with 1 cup of ice.
- Add tequila, orange liqueur and lime juice to the shaker.
- Add the remaining 1 cup of ice, seal the shaker and shake firmly for about 10–15 seconds, until the tin feels very cold.
- Strain over the fresh ice in the prepared glass. Add the lime garnish and serve promptly.
Nutrition
Serving: 1cocktailCalories: 240kcalCarbohydrates: 9g
Video
Notes
Nutrition and cost are estimates for one cocktail using a 40% ABV orange liqueur. Salt adherence varies, so sodium is not estimated. Alcohol contributes calories beyond the listed macronutrients. With 60 ml tequila and 30 ml orange liqueur both at 40% ABV, this contains about 28 g alcohol, approximately 2 US standard drinks. Lower-proof orange liqueur changes that calculation. Ice dilution does not remove alcohol. For adults of legal drinking age; skip alcohol if unsuitable for you, and do not drive after drinking.
Video credit: Anders Erickson demonstrates a classic margarita in the opening recipe of his five-margarita video, starting at 0:54. He uses reposado tequila and orange curaçao; this card uses blanco tequila and a lightly salted half rim.
