Skinny Margarita

Source: CookieAndKate.com

Ingredients

• Limes (to squeeze for 1.5 ounces of juice, moisten glass rim
• Lime wedge or round (use as a garnish)
• Salt (kosher or coarse sea salt)
• Silver Tequila (2 oz)
• Fresh Orange Juice (1 oz)
• Light agave nectar (1 teaspoon)

Directions

• Pour a layer of salt onto a small plate (preferably one just slightly larger than the top of your margarita glass). Slice off a small piece of lime and run the wet edge of the slice along half of the rim of your glass. Dip the top of the glass into the salt at a 45-degree angle and roll it from side to side to catch the salt. Add ice cubes to your glass and set it aside.
• Fill a small cocktail shaker with ice. Pour in the tequila, freshly squeezed lime and orange juice and agave nectar. Put on the lid and shake for 30 seconds. Strain the liquid into your glass and garnish with a slice of lime.

Editorial

This recipe recommends Milagro, Hornitos or Espolón tequila. CookieandKate.com also agrees with us on salting the rim — it’s your choice and you have options. Salt half, all, or none. Salt intake is not recommended for many people, so this is a personal choice. The site also recommends this hand-held juicer (the yellow one) as the easiest way to juice the limes. Consult the actual article here to learn more about this fabulous choice!

Characteristics

• Color: Yellow- Green
• Taste: Sweet, Sour, Lime, Salty, Bitter