Lemon-Lime Margaritas

9 INGREDIENTS • 5 STEPS • 10MINS

Lemon-Lime Margaritas

Recipe
The puckering yet refreshing blast of lime in this margarita is the flavor of summer!
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The puckering yet refreshing blast of lime in this margarita is the flavor of summer!
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Compelled to Cook
Hello, I'm Nicole! I aim to help you elevate your everyday meals with recipes that make the most of your casual family breakfasts, weeknight dinners and entertaining occasions.
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10MINS

Total Time

$1.92

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Ingredients

Servings
6
us / metric
Water
600 mL
Water
Lime
4
Limes, zested, juiced
zest from 4 limes and 1/2 cup juice, reserve a small amount for the salted rim
Lemon
1 1/4
Lemons, juiced
1/4 cup juice needed
Silver Tequila
220 mL
Silver Tequila
Triple Sec
105 mL
Triple Sec
Lime
to taste
Limes, sliced
Sea Salt
to taste
Ice
to taste
Ice

Nutrition Per Serving

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Calories
207
Fat
0.1 g
Protein
0.3 g
Carbs
31.0 g
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Compelled to Cook
Hello, I'm Nicole! I aim to help you elevate your everyday meals with recipes that make the most of your casual family breakfasts, weeknight dinners and entertaining occasions.
https://www.compelledtocook.com

Cooking Instructions

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step 1
Bring Water (600 mL), Granulated Sugar (100 g), and zest from the Limes (4) to a full boil, stirring occasionally to dissolve sugar. Allow mixture to boil for 1 minute. Remove from heat and cool completely. Can be made up to 2 days in advance and kept chilled.
step 1 Bring Water (600 mL), Granulated Sugar (100 g), and zest from the Limes (4) to a full boil, stirring occasionally to dissolve sugar. Allow mixture to boil for 1 minute. Remove from heat and cool completely. Can be made up to 2 days in advance and kept chilled.
step 2
Strain chilled syrup into a medium size pitcher and stir in 1/2 cup Lime Juice, juice from Lemons (1 1/4), Silver Tequila (220 mL), and Triple Sec (105 mL).
step 2 Strain chilled syrup into a medium size pitcher and stir in 1/2 cup Lime Juice, juice from Lemons (1 1/4), Silver Tequila (220 mL), and Triple Sec (105 mL).
step 3
Combine Sea Salt (to taste) and a small amount of lime zest in a shallow dish that is wide enough to fit the rim of your serving glass. Wet the edge of the glass rim with a lime wedge and dip in salt.
step 3 Combine Sea Salt (to taste) and a small amount of lime zest in a shallow dish that is wide enough to fit the rim of your serving glass. Wet the edge of the glass rim with a lime wedge and dip in salt.
step 4
Fill a cocktail shaker half full with Ice (to taste). Add 6 1/2 ounces of the margarita mix and shake for 30 seconds. Pour into prepared glass. Alternatively, fill a prepared serving glass 1/4 full with ice and top with 6 1/2 ounces of margarita mix.
step 5
Garnish with Limes (to taste). Serve immediately.
step 5 Garnish with Limes (to taste). Serve immediately.
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