Fresh Mint Margaritas
Total Time
5 minutes
Prep Time
5 minutes
Rating
5 out of 5 stars
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Ingredients
1 serving
- 1 1/2 ounces tequila (or mezcal)
- 1 ounce Cointreau (or your preferred orange liqueur)
- 3/4 ounce freshly-squeezed lime juice
- 1-2 sprigs of fresh mint
- ice
- optional: coarse salt for rimming the glasses, agave for sweetening, extra mint and lime wedges for garnish
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Preparation
Step 1
If you would like salt-rimmed glasses, begin by running a lime slice (the juicy part) around the top rim of a glass. Fill a shallow bowl with salt, and dip the rim of the glass in the salt to coat with salt. Set aside.
Step 2
Add tequila, Cointreau, lime juice, mint sprigs and a few ice cubes to a cocktail shaker. Using a cocktail muddler or the end of a wooden spoon, muddle the mint briefly. Cover and shake vigorously for 10 seconds, or until the drink is chilled. Then give it a taste, and add in extra sweetener or mint if desired.
Step 3
Fill your serving glass with ice. Pour in the margarita mixture over the rocks. Serve immediately, garnished with an extra lime wedge and/or sprig of mint if desired.
Step 4
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