Description
A refreshing and zesty Cointreau Margarita, perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 ounces Cointreau
- 2 ounces tequila
- 1 ounce freshly squeezed lime juice
- 1 ounce simple syrup
- Salt for rimming the glass
- Lime wedges for garnish
Instructions
- Rim the glass with salt by rubbing a lime wedge around the rim and dipping it in salt.
- In a shaker filled with ice, combine Cointreau, tequila, lime juice, and simple syrup.
- Shake well until chilled.
- Strain into the prepared glass filled with ice.
- Garnish with a lime wedge and enjoy!
Notes
- Adjust the sweetness by adding more or less simple syrup.
- For a frozen version, blend ingredients with ice.
- Experiment with different tequila brands for varied flavors.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Cocktails
- Method: Shaken
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cocktail
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 10 grams
- Sodium: 5 mg
- Fat: 0 grams
- Saturated Fat: 0 grams
- Unsaturated Fat: 0 grams
- Trans Fat: 0 grams
- Carbohydrates: 20 grams
- Fiber: 0 grams
- Protein: 0 grams
- Cholesterol: 0 mg