Mint Margarita
Servings 1 margarita
This mint margarita puts a fresh spin on the classic, with bright citrus flavors and a cool minty finish. It’s naturally gluten-free, vegan, and made without refined sugar.
Ingredients
- 1 lime
- 1 tablespoon margarita/coarse salt
- 1-2 sprigs of mint plus more for garnish, if desired, see notes
- 2 oz (1/4 cup or 60 ml) blanco tequila
- 1 oz (2 tbsp or 30 ml) triple sec
- 1 oz (2 tbsp or 30 ml) lime juice freshly squeezed
- maple syrup or agave/simple syrup – all optional and to taste
- ice
Instructions
- Cut a lime into quarters and use one to rub along the rim of the glass.1 lime
- Spread margarita salt on a small plate and then invert the glass into the salt so that it sticks to the rim.1 tablespoon margarita/coarse salt
- Using a cocktail muddler or the end of a wooden spoon, gently muddle the mint (I recommend using 1 sprig, and then adding more, if desired) by pressing the leaves. Only a few gentle presses, around 3 or 4, are necessary to extract the juices. Over-muddling will make it turn bitter.1-2 sprigs of mint
- Add tequila, triple sec, and lime juice and ice. Shake well. Taste and add sweetener, if desired. 1-2 teaspoons should do it.2 oz (1/4 cup or 60 ml) blanco tequila, 1 oz (2 tbsp or 30 ml) triple sec, 1 oz (2 tbsp or 30 ml) lime juice, maple syrup, ice
- Fill a glass with ice and strain the margarita into it. Garnish with lime wedges and additional mint.
Notes
- Spearmint is better for margaritas than peppermint. Its milder flavor complements the drink without overpowering it.
- The nutrition information provided is calculated as a courtesy and is only an estimate. I am not a licensed nutritionist or dietitian. For the most accurate nutritional data, consult a professional or use your preferred calculator.
Nutrition
Calories: 228kcalCarbohydrates: 12gProtein: 0.2gFat: 0.1gSaturated Fat: 0.03gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.1gMonounsaturated Fat: 0.01gSodium: 3mgPotassium: 47mgFiber: 0.2gSugar: 10gVitamin A: 57IUVitamin C: 9mgCalcium: 7mgIron: 0.1mgNet Carbs: 12
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