Key Lime Margaritas

Key limes, more aromatic than regular limes and known for their distinctive tart juice, add a punch of flavor to this cocktail. This recipe also calls for reposado tequila, which is aged in wooden barrels, where it develops a mellower flavor and amber color. A regular tequila would work fine as well.

SERVINGS

4

PREP TIME

15 min

COOK TIME

N/A

Ingredients

  • 1
    Key lime, quartered (optional)
  • Kosher salt (optional)
  • 3/4
    cup Cointreau or other orange-flavored liqueur
  • 1/2
    cup reposado tequila
  • 1/2
    cup fresh Key lime juice
  • 2
    teaspoons superfine granulated sugar (optional)

Directions

  1. 1

    Run a lime wedge (if using) around rim of each of 4 (6-to 8-ounce) glasses. Put salt (if using) on a small plate and dip glasses in salt to lightly coat rims.

  2. 2

    Blend liqueur, tequila, juice and sugar (if using) in a blender until combined. Serve over ice (in coated glasses).

Recipe source: Epicurious