Agave Margarita
This agave margarita recipe is sweetened to perfection with agave nectar, giving this classic cocktail a little upgrade!
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 5 minutes
- Yield: 1 drink 1x
- Category: Drink
- Method: Shaken
- Cuisine: Cocktails
- Diet: Vegan
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 ounces* tequila reposado (or substitute tequila blanco)**
- 1 1/2 ounces fresh lime juice
- 1/2 ounce agave nectar
- 1/2 ounce Triple Sec
- Kosher salt or flaky sea salt, for the rim
- Ice, for serving (try clear ice)
- For the garnish: Lime wedge
Instructions
- Cut a notch in a lime wedge, then run the lime around the rim of a glass. Dip the edge of the rim into a plate of salt (or for a festive look, use Margarita Salt).
- Place all ingredients in a cocktail shaker with 1 handful ice cubes and shake until cold.
- Strain the margarita into the glass with the salted rim. Fill the glass with ice and serve.
Notes
*To convert to tablespoons, 1 ounce = 2 tablespoons.
**To make an agave margarita pitcher: place 2 cups tequila, 1 1/2 cups lime juice, 1/2 cup agave nectar, and 1/2 cup triple sec in a pitcher. Add 3 handfuls ice and stir until cold.
Find it online: https://www.acouplecooks.com/agave-margarita/
