Refreshing Tangy Midnight Margarita Recipe
The Refreshing Tangy Midnight Margarita is a vibrant cocktail blending tequila, triple sec, and freshly squeezed lime juice with a splash of simple syrup and sparkling water. This crisp and tangy drink is perfect for happy hours or relaxing evenings, garnished with a salted rim and lime wheel for a bursts of flavor.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 5 minutes
- Yield: 1 cocktail 1x
- Category: Cocktail
- Method: Shaking
- Cuisine: Mexican
Ingredients
Scale
Margarita Cocktail
- 2 oz tequila
- 1 oz triple sec
- 1 oz freshly squeezed lime juice
- 1/2 oz simple syrup
- 1 splash of sparkling water
- Ice cubes
For Garnish and Rim
- 1 lime wheel, for garnish
- Coarse salt for rimming the glass
Instructions
- Prepare the glass: Moisten the rim of a margarita glass with a lime wedge, then dip the rim into a plate filled with coarse salt to coat it evenly for that classic salted rim.
- Fill shaker with ice: Add plenty of ice cubes to a cocktail shaker to chill the drink effectively.
- Add ingredients: Pour in the tequila, triple sec, freshly squeezed lime juice, and simple syrup into the shaker over the ice.
- Shake vigorously: Secure the lid on the shaker and shake energetically for about 15 seconds until the mixture is well combined and chilled.
- Strain into glass: Strain the chilled mixture into the prepared margarita glass over fresh ice cubes.
- Add sparkling water: Top the cocktail with a splash of sparkling water for a refreshing fizz.
- Garnish and serve: Garnish the rim of the glass with a lime wheel. Serve immediately and enjoy your Refreshing Tangy Midnight Margarita!
Notes
- To make simple syrup, dissolve equal parts sugar and water in a saucepan over medium heat, stirring until sugar dissolves, then cool before use.
- For a fruitier twist, add a splash of orange juice or muddled berries.
- Adjust simple syrup quantity for a less sweet margarita to suit your taste.
- This cocktail pairs excellently with spicy appetizers like jalapeno poppers.
- Try different types of tequila such as Blanco or Reposado to vary the flavor profile.
Keywords: margarita, tequila, lime juice, cocktail recipe, refreshing drink, happy hour
