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Flavored Margarita

A refreshing margarita made with fresh fruit puree, lime juice, tequila, and a hint of sweetness for a perfectly balanced cocktail in minutes.
Prep Time 5 minutes
Total Time 5 minutes
Servings: 1 cocktail
Course: Drinks and Beverages
Cuisine: Mexican
Calories: 180

Ingredients
  

Main
  • 2 ounces tequila silver or blanco
  • 1 ounce fresh lime juice
  • 1 ounce fruit puree or fresh fruit juice strawberry, mango, raspberry, or peach
  • 0.5 ounce agave nectar or simple syrup
  • 0.5 ounce triple sec or Cointreau
  • 1.5 cups ice for shaking
  • Coarse salt for rimming optional
  • Fresh lime wheel or fruit slice for garnish

Equipment

  • Cocktail shaker
  • Jigger or measuring cup
  • Citrus juicer or hand juicer
  • Bar spoon
  • Strainer
  • Coupe glass or rocks glass
  • Cutting board and knife

Method
 

  1. Wash and chop your chosen fruit into chunks, removing any seeds, stems, or pits, then blend with just enough water to create a smooth puree and strain through a fine mesh sieve.
  2. Fill your coupe glass or rocks glass with ice and let it sit for a minute while you prepare the drink.
  3. Run a lime wedge around the rim of your glass, then dip it into coarse salt spread on a small plate.
  4. Pour 2 ounces of silver tequila and 0.5 ounce of triple sec into your cocktail shaker.
  5. Add 1 ounce of fresh lime juice and 0.5 ounce of agave nectar to the shaker.
  6. Pour 1 ounce of your strained fruit puree into the shaker.
  7. Add ice to the shaker until it is about three-quarters full, then seal the top and shake vigorously for about 10 seconds until the outside of the shaker becomes frosty.
  8. Remove the ice from your prepared glass and strain the margarita into it using a bar strainer, then garnish with a fresh lime wheel or fruit slice and serve immediately.

Notes

Always strain your fruit puree through a fine mesh sieve before adding it to the shaker to prevent pulp from affecting the texture of the final drink.