Description

Skinny Orange Lime Margarita is an EASY margarita recipe with fresh ingredients, without all of the sugar; it is sweetened with agave nectar. There is a hint of tangy lime with orange at the forefront. The glass is rimmed with a salt/sugar/lime zest mixture that is well balanced. This margarita is simple and refreshing.

Ingredients

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FOR THE RIM:
2 teaspoons lime zest
2 teaspoons raw sugar
1 teaspoon sea salt/Himalayan salt (don’t use table salt; it’s too salty)
1 ounce good quality silver tequila
FOR THE MARGARITA:
1 to 2 ounces good quality silver tequila
1.5 ounces freshly squeezed orange juice
1 ounce freshly squeezed lime juice
1 ounce agave nectar
4–6 ice cubes
1 orange slice, and lime slice, for garnish (optional)

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Instructions

FOR THE RIM:
In a spice grinder or coffee grinder that’s dedicated for spices, or a small food processor combine the lime zest, sugar, and salt. Pulse a few times until the mixture is mostly fine, yet still has quite a bit of texture.
Transfer the salt and sugar mixture to a small saucer. To a separate saucer add the shot of tequila. Turn your serving glass upside down and dip the rim of the glass into the tequila. Hold it upside down for 5 to 10 seconds. Then immediately dip the still wet edge into the salt/sugar mixture, and rotate it a little. Place the glass right side up, and set aside until you are ready to pour your margarita. Repeat this process for as many margaritas as you are making.
FOR THE MARGARITA:
To a cocktail shaker add the tequila, orange juice, lime juice, agave nectar, and ice cubes. Put the lid on tight and shake until most of the ice cubes have melted.
Strain the mixture into your rimmed serving glass. Add a large cocktail cube (highly recommended). Garnish the rim with a slice of orange and lime slices/wedges, if desired. Serve immediately.

Notes

To make one drink you will need about 1 large lime, and 1/2 a large orange. Plus more for garnish.

The amount for the salt/sugar mixture for the rim of the glass makes enough for several drinks. If you don’t use it up in one evening store it in a small resealable bag at room temperature for a few days to use up on future margaritas.

I highly, highly recommend using oversized cocktail ice cubes.They keep your drink cold without watering it down too quickly. Plus they look fun. We have a similar one as this ice cube tray.