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Vodka Margarita
Margaritas made with vodka a nice change of pace from the classic cocktail. Make frozen or on the rocks this refreshing drink is a crowd pleaser.
Prep Time
5
minutes
mins
Cook Time
0
minutes
mins
Total Time
5
minutes
mins
Servings:
2
Calories:
147
kcal
Ingredients
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2
lime wedges
for rimming glasses plus more for garnish
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¼
cup
kosher salt or coarse sea salt
for rimming glasses
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3
oz.
vodka
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1
oz.
Cointreau
or sub triple sec
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1 ½
oz.
freshly squeezed lime juice
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Ice
Instructions
Spread salt on a small plate. Run a lime wedge around the outer rims of 2 glasses and dip rims in salt. Fill glasses with ice and set aside.
In a cocktail shaker, combine vodka, Cointreau, and lime juice. Fill with ice and shake until thoroughly chilled, about 15 seconds.
Strain margarita into both glasses. Garnish with lime wheels and serve.
Notes
Want a sweeter margarita? Add ½ ounce of
simple syrup
.
See blog post for spicy vodka margarita variations.
See blog post for frozen margarita instructions.
Pitcher Vodka Margarita
3 cups vodka
1 cup Cointreau
1 ½ cup lime juice
3 cups of ice