The Perfect Fresh Lime Margarita | Patrón Tequila

orange liqueur

🥗Healthier: agave syrup

💰Cheaper: triple sec

Triple sec is a more affordable option with similar flavor.

tequila

🥗Healthier: agave spirits

💰Cheaper: mezcal

Mezcal offers a smoky flavor at a lower price.

Roll the lime on a hard surface to break up the cells for more juice.

Cut the lime in half and use an elbow juicer to extract juice.

Aim for three-quarters of an ounce of lime juice from the lime.

Add the lime juice into the shaker.

Pour in 1.5 ounces of Patron Silver tequila into the shaker.

Add 1 ounce of Patron Citronge orange liqueur into the shaker.

Add a quarter ounce of simple syrup to the shaker.

Add a pinch of salt directly into the shaker instead of salting the rim.

Fill the shaker with ice and seal it.

Shake the mixture until the shaker feels cold on the outside.

Strain the mixture into a rocks glass filled with ice.

Garnish with a lime wheel on the side.

Cooking Techniques

Equipment Needed

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