Cilantro Margarita
A modern twist on the classic margarita, fresh cilantro adds a fun twist and a bit of freshness to this light and refreshing cocktail recipe.
Servings 4
Calories 198kcal
Ingredients
- 8 ounces silver tequila
- 1 large orange seedless
- 4 ounces lime juice freshly squeezed
- 4 sprigs cilantro larger ones preferably
- 2 ounces simple syrup optional, to taste
- sparkling water any flavor such as lime or grapefruit
- salt, lime wedges optional garnish
Instructions
- To rim the glasses, gently moisten the rim of four glasses with a lime wedge. Pour about ¼ cup of salt on a plate then gently move the moistened rim around to coat with the salt. Fill each glass with ice then set aside.
- Fill a cocktail shaker with ice and add tequila, orange juice, lime juice and cilantro. If adding simple syrup, add that as well (to taste.) Shake vigorously, 60-90 seconds, then pour mixture over four glasses, about ⅔ full. Top each glass with sparkling water to serve. Garnish with lime and cilantro if you wish.
Notes
You can use store bought simple syrup, or make your own by mixing equal parts sugar and water and warming on the stove until fully dissolved.
If you don't have a cocktail shaker ,you can use a mason jar or a blender bottle!
Nutrition
Serving: 8ounces | Calories: 198kcal | Carbohydrates: 18g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 0.1g | Saturated Fat: 0.01g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.02g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.02g | Sodium: 10mg | Potassium: 138mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 15g | Vitamin A: 268IU | Vitamin C: 34mg | Calcium: 26mg | Iron: 1mg
