Sunburst Citrus Margarita

This bright, zesty margarita brings the best of classic cocktail hour right to your kitchen counter without any fancy bartending skills required. A blend of fresh lime and orange juice gives it that punchy citrus backbone, while a salted rim adds that perfect savory contrast we all love. Mix up a pitcher of these for your next gathering and watch them disappear faster than you can squeeze a lime.

✨ An original recipe written by AI — not kitchen-tested, so trust your taste on seasoning & timing.

Ingredients

• 1 cup silver tequila
• 1/2 cup triple sec or Cointreau
• 3/4 cup fresh lime juice (about 6 limes)
• 1/4 cup fresh orange juice
• 3 tbsp agave nectar
• 2 cups ice cubes
• 2 tbsp coarse sea salt
• 1 lime, sliced into wedges for garnish

Directions

1. Run a lime wedge around the rim of each glass, then dip rims into coarse sea salt on a small plate and set glasses aside.
2. In a pitcher, combine tequila, triple sec, lime juice, orange juice, and agave nectar, then stir well until the agave is fully dissolved.
3. Taste the mixture and add an extra splash of agave if you prefer a slightly sweeter drink.
4. Fill a cocktail shaker halfway with ice, pour in enough of the margarita mixture for one or two servings, and shake vigorously for about 15 seconds.
5. Fill each salted glass with fresh ice, then strain the shaken margarita over the top.
6. Repeat shaking with the remaining mixture in batches, then garnish each glass with a fresh lime wedge and serve immediately.

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