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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!

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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

Step 1 -Fill a cocktail shaker about halfway with the ice cubes.

Step 2 -Add the tequila, the lime juice, the orange liqueur, and the agave to the cocktail shaker.

Step 3 -On a plate, sprinkle the sea salt

Step 4 -Rub the rims of two margarita glasses with 1 of the orange slices.

Step 5 -Dip the rims gently into the sea salt, twisting them lightly to coat.

Step 6 -Fill the prepared glasses with the ice cubes.

Step 7 -Cover and shake the cocktail shaker vigorously to create a margarita mixture.

Step 8 -Add the margarita mixture evenly to the prepared glasses.

Step 9 -Serve garnished with the extra orange slices and the lime slices.

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