Salty Citrus Margarita

The Salty Citrus Margarita is a classic cocktail with a perfect balance of sweet, sour, salty, and citrus flavors. This popular drink is made with tequila, triple sec, and a fresh kick of lime juice. The combination of these ingredients creates a refreshing and satisfying cocktail that is perfect for any occasion.

Salty Citrus Margarita

A classic margarita with a perfect balance of sweet, sour, salty, and citrus flavors, made with tequila, triple sec, and lime juice.

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Ingredients

  • Handful of ice
  • 1 oz Triple Sec (Cointreau)
  • 1.50 oz Blanco Tequila (El Tequileño)
  • 0.67 oz fresh lime juice
  • A pinch of Maldon Salt
  • 1 lime wedge

Instructions

  1. Place a pinch of Maldon Salt on a small plate and set aside.
  2. Run a lime wedge around the outer rims of a rock glass and dip the rims into the Maldon Salt. Set aside.
  3. In a cocktail shaker, combine the tequila, Cointreau triple sec, and lime juice. Fill with ice and shake until thoroughly chilled, roughly 15 seconds.
  4. Fill the glass with fresh ice and strain the margarita mix into the glass.
  5. Garnish with a lime wedge and serve.