Lemon Agave Margarita
Bright and citrusy, with a touch of agave sweetness, makes this margarita a fresh take on the classic. No need to use margarita mix ever again!
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ingredients
Margarita
- 3 oz fresh lemon juice
- 5 oz silver tequila
- 1 1/2 oz agave
- dash orange bitters
Lemon Rimming Sugar
- 1/3 cup sugar
- 1 1/2 Tbsp fresh lemon zest
- Lemon wedge
Lemon Rimming Salt
- 1/3 cup sea salt
- 1 1/2 Tbsp fresh lemon zest
- Lemon wedges
instructions
- To make the rimming sugar, combine sugar and lemon zest in a small bowl. Stir to combine. Add to a shallow bowl or small plate.
- To make the rimming salt, combine salt and lemon zest in a small bowl. Stir to combine. Add to a shallow bowl or small plate.
- Rub the rim of a cocktail glass with a wedge of lemon to wet it. Swirl the rim through a pile of lemon rimming sugar or lemon rimming salt.
- To make the cocktail, add lemon juice, tequila, agave and bitters to an ice-filled cocktail shaker. Shake well for 15 seconds.
- Add ice to your rimmed glasses. Strain the margarita into the glasses, dividing the cocktail evenly. Serve.