Fresh Mint Margaritas
Ingredients
The margarita
-
1½
ounces
tequila (or mezcal)
-
1
ounce
Cointreau (or your preferred orange liqueur)
-
¾
ounce
freshly-squeezed lime juice
-
1–2
sprigs
fresh mint
-
to taste
none
ice
Optional ingredients
-
to taste
none
coarse salt for rimming the glasses
-
to taste
none
agave for sweetening
-
to taste
none
extra mint and lime wedges for garnish
Instructions
- Salt the rim of the glass by running a lime slice around the top and dipping it in salt.
- In a cocktail shaker, combine tequila, Cointreau, lime juice, mint sprigs, and ice.
- Muddle the mint briefly to release its oils.
- Shake the mixture vigorously for about 10 seconds until chilled.
- Fill the serving glass with ice and pour the margarita mixture over it.
- Garnish with an extra lime wedge and/or sprig of mint if desired.
Nutrition Facts (estimated)
Servings
1
Calories
250
Total fat
0g
Total carbohydrates
0g
Total protein
0g
Sodium
0mg
Cholesterol
0mg
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