Description
Sip paradise with this Miami Margarita, a zesty cocktail blending tequila’s boldness and tropical citrus charm. Cool ocean breezes and Latin rhythms dance in each refreshing glass, inviting you to savor summer’s spirited essence.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Spirits and Liqueurs:
- 1.5 ounces (44 milliliters) silver tequila
- 1 ounce (30 milliliters) coconut water or coconut rum
- 0.5 ounces (15 milliliters) triple sec or orange liqueur
Juice and Sweeteners:
- 1 ounce (30 milliliters) fresh lime juice
- 0.5 ounces (15 milliliters) simple syrup or agave syrup (to taste)
- Splash of pineapple juice (optional)
Garnishes and Additional Elements:
- Ice cubes
- Fresh lime or orange slice
- Toasted coconut flakes for rim (optional)
- Fresh mint sprig
Instructions
- Craft a sensory experience by delicately moistening the rim of a margarita glass with fresh lime juice, then elegantly coat with toasted coconut flakes, creating a tropical textural frame.
- Generously fill the glass with crystalline ice cubes, preparing a chilled sanctuary for the vibrant cocktail.
- Assemble a flavor symphony within a cocktail shaker, merging tequila, coconut water, lime juice, triple sec, simple syrup, and a whispered splash of pineapple juice into a harmonious liquid landscape.
- Introduce a flurry of ice into the shaker and vigorously agitate the mixture, transforming individual ingredients into a frost-kissed, unified elixir for approximately 15 dynamic seconds.
- Artfully strain the chilled concoction into the prepared glass, allowing the liquid to cascade over pristine ice, creating a mesmerizing visual and temperature gradient.
- Elevate the presentation with a graceful lime or orange slice perched playfully on the glass rim, accompanied by a verdant mint sprig that releases an aromatic invitation to indulge in this Miami-inspired libation.
Notes
- Customize the rim by using toasted coconut flakes for a tropical twist that adds texture and flavor to your margarita.
- Chill the cocktail shaker and glass beforehand to keep the drink extra cold and maintain its refreshing quality.
- Experiment with different tequila types like silver or reposado to find your preferred flavor profile and smoothness.
- For a lighter version, substitute regular simple syrup with agave nectar or use sugar-free alternatives to reduce calories while maintaining sweetness.
- Prep Time: 5 MINUTES
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Cocktails
- Method: Shaking
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 18 g
- Sodium: 5 mg
- Fat: 0 g
- Saturated Fat: 0 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 22 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 1 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg