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Fruity Margarita

A refreshing fruity margarita featuring fresh lime juice and your choice of strawberry, mango, or passion fruit juice, shaken with silver tequila and a hint of simple syrup.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Total Time 5 minutes
Servings: 2 drinks
Course: Drinks and Beverages
Cuisine: Mexican
Calories: 185
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main
  • 3 ounces silver tequila
  • 1.5 ounces fresh lime juice
  • 2 ounces fresh fruit juice strawberry, mango, or passion fruit
  • 0.5 ounces simple syrup
  • 1 fresh lime wedge for garnish
  • Coarse salt for rimming glass optional
  • 1.5 cups ice cubes
  • Fresh berries or fruit slice for garnish

Equipment

  • Cocktail shaker or mason jar with tight-fitting lid
  • Jigger or 2-ounce measuring cup
  • Bar spoon or long-handled spoon for stirring
  • Hawthorne strainer or fine mesh strainer
  • Citrus juicer or hand reamer
  • Sharp knife for cutting fruit
  • Two rocks glasses or 10-ounce drinking glasses
  • Ice maker or access to ice

Method
 

  1. Step 1: Chill Your Glassware – Place your rocks glasses in the freezer for at least 10 minutes before mixing.
  2. Step 2: Prepare the Rim – Rub a lime wedge around the rim of each glass and dip into coarse salt to coat.
  3. Step 3: Fill the Shaker with Ice – Add 1.5 cups of ice cubes to your cocktail shaker or mason jar.
  4. Step 4: Measure and Add Tequila – Pour 3 ounces of silver tequila over the ice using a jigger.
  5. Step 5: Add Fresh Lime Juice – Squeeze fresh lime until you have 1.5 ounces and add to the shaker.
  6. Step 6: Pour in Fruit Juice – Add 2 ounces of your chosen fresh fruit juice to the shaker.
  7. Step 7: Add Simple Syrup – Pour in 0.5 ounces of simple syrup to balance the tartness.
  8. Step 8: Shake Vigorously – Secure the lid and shake hard for 10 to 15 seconds until the shaker feels frosty.
  9. Step 9: Strain Into Prepared Glasses – Use a Hawthorne strainer to pour the margarita into the chilled, salt-rimmed glasses over fresh ice.
  10. Step 10: Garnish and Serve – Garnish each glass with a lime wedge and fresh berries or fruit slice. Serve immediately.

Notes

Always use freshly squeezed lime juice and avoid bottled lime juice for the best flavor.