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Key Lime Margaritas

By Melissa Roberts

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Key Lime MargaritasPhoto by Romulo Yanes

Recipe information

  • Total Time

    15 min

  • Yield

    Makes 4 drinks

Ingredients

1 Key lime (optional), quartered
Kosher salt (optional) for rims of glasses
3/4 cup Cointreau or other orange-flavored liqueur
1/2 cup reposado tequila
1/2 cup fresh Key lime juice
2 teaspoons superfine granulated sugar (optional)

Preparation

  1. Step 1

    Run a lime wedge (if using) around rim of each of 4 (6-to 8-ounces) glasses. Put salt (if using) on a small plate and dip glasses in salt to lightly coat rims.

    Step 2

    Blend liqueur, tequila, juice, and sugar (if using) in a blender until combined. Serve over ice (in coated glasses).

TagsMargaritaCocktailAlcoholBeveragesCointreauTriple SecLiqueurTequilaKey LimeLimeCitrusFruitDairy FreeGluten FreeNonalcoholicEasyBlenderGourmet
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