Salty Citrus Margarita

The Salty Citrus Margarita is a classic and popular cocktail known for its perfect balance of sweet, sour, salty, bitter, and umami flavors. This refreshing drink combines the crispness of tequila, the citrusy notes of triple sec, and the zing of fresh lime juice. The rim of the glass is adorned with Maldon salt, adding a salty kick to each sip. It's a go-to cocktail choice for those who appreciate a well-rounded and flavorful drink, making it a beloved favorite for many.

Salty Citrus Margarita

A classic margarita with a perfect balance of tequila, triple sec, and lime juice, garnished with a salt-rimmed glass for an extra kick.

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Ingredients

  • Handful of ice
  • 1 oz Triple Sec (Cointreau)
  • 1.50 oz Blanco Tequila (El Tequileño)
  • 0.75 oz fresh lime juice
  • Pinch of Maldon Salt
  • 1 lime wedge

Instructions

  1. Sprinkle a generous pinch of Maldon Salt onto a small plate and set aside.
  2. Moisten the outer rims of a rock glass by running a lime wedge around them, then dip the rims into the Maldon Salt. Set aside.
  3. In a cocktail shaker, combine the tequila, Cointreau triple sec, and lime juice. Fill with ice and shake until thoroughly chilled, approximately 15 seconds (until the shaker frosts over).
  4. Fill the prepared glass with fresh ice and strain the margarita mix into it.
  5. Garnish with a lime wedge and serve.