Description
This Mixed Citrus Margarita is the perfect drink for spring or summer (or any time of year really). The complex flavours from the fresh mixed citrus juice make this margarita akin to something you’d order on the beach in Mexico.
Ingredients
Scale
For the Margarita:
- 4 ounces tequila (100% agave Blanco or Reposado recommended)
- 3 ounces freshly squeezed mixed citrus juice* (see notes)
- 1 ounce agave syrup (or simple syrup, adjust to taste)
- 1 ounce Triple Sec (or Cointreau or other orange liqueur)
- Ice cubes
For Serving/Rim:
- 1 teaspoon Himalayan sea salt (or other coarse salt)
- 2 lime wedges (1 for rimming, 1 for garnish)
Instructions
- Prepare Glasses: Pour the Himalayan sea salt onto a small, flat plate. Rub a lime wedge around the rim of two margarita glasses (or rocks glasses) to moisten them. Dip the moistened rims into the salt, rotating the glasses to coat the rims evenly. Fill the prepared glasses with fresh ice.
- Combine Margarita Ingredients: Fill a cocktail shaker with a handful of ice cubes. Add the tequila, fresh mixed citrus juice, Triple Sec (or other orange liqueur), and agave syrup to the shaker.
- Shake: Secure the lid tightly on the shaker. Shake vigorously for approximately 10-15 seconds, or until the outside of the shaker is very cold.
- Strain and Serve: Strain the margarita mixture from the shaker evenly into the prepared, ice-filled glasses. Garnish each glass with a fresh lime wedge. Serve immediately.
Notes
- Mixed Citrus Juice: Use a blend of freshly squeezed citrus juices for the best flavor. Good combinations include orange & lime, grapefruit & lime, or orange, lime & grapefruit. Aim for about 3 ounces total juice per 2 cocktails.
- Tequila: Use a good quality 100% agave tequila. Blanco (silver) offers a crisp flavor, while Reposado adds a bit more complexity.
- Orange Liqueur: Triple Sec, Cointreau, or Grand Marnier can be used.
- Sweetness: Adjust the amount of agave syrup (or simple syrup) based on the sweetness of your citrus juice blend and personal preference.
- Salt Rim: Coarse salt like Himalayan or kosher salt works best for rimming.
- Shaking: Shaking well chills and slightly dilutes the drink, creating the right balance.