Momma's Margarita

Time :5 minutes
Yield :2 servings

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Momma's Margarita is for all those adults who just need a break. Take five (literally, it only takes 5 minutes to make this drink)! Let yourself enjoy some sharp, sweet, bright citrus flavors with a boozy touch! With a salty rim for accent, Momma's Margarita is a buzzy break from routine and from a stressful day. Let the stress melt from you with each sip!
Momma's Margarita is for all those adults who just need a break. Take five (literally, it only takes 5 minutes to make this drink)! Let yourself enjoy some sharp, sweet, bright citrus flavors with a boozy touch! With a salty rim for accent, Momma's Margarita is a buzzy break from routine and from a stressful day. Let the stress melt from you with each sip!

Ingredients

  • ice cubes to taste
  • 3 ounces reposado tequila
  • 3 ounces lime juice freshly squeezed
  • 2 ounces orange liqueur
  • 1/2 ounce agave nectar optional
  • sea salt to taste
  • 1 slice mandarin orange plus more, to taste, for garnish
  • lime slices optional, to taste, for garnish

Directions

  • Fill a cocktail shaker about halfway with the ice cubes.
  • Add the tequila, the lime juice, the orange liqueur, and the agave to the cocktail shaker.
  • On a plate, sprinkle the sea salt
  • Rub the rims of two margarita glasses with 1 of the orange slices.
  • Dip the rims gently into the sea salt, twisting them lightly to coat.
  • Fill the prepared glasses with the ice cubes.
  • Cover and shake the cocktail shaker vigorously to create a margarita mixture.
  • Add the margarita mixture evenly to the prepared glasses.
  • Serve garnished with the extra orange slices and the lime slices.
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