Mojito Margarita

Name: Mojito Margarita
Prep time: 10 min
Total time: 10 min
Yield: 1 margarita
Ingredients: Lime wedge, for the rim; Salt, for the rim; 6 fresh mint leaves, plus more for garnish; Ice cubes; 2 ounces blanco tequila; 3/4 ounce triple sec; 3/4 ounce freshly squeezed lime juice; 1/2 ounce simple syrup; Lime wheel, for garnish

Total Time Prep: 20 min.

Yield 1 margarita

Test Kitchen Approved

This mojito margarita is bright, minty, bubbly and built for summer sipping.

Ingredients

Lime wedge, for the rim
Salt, for the rim
6 fresh mint leaves, plus more for garnish
Ice cubes
2 ounces blanco tequila
3/4 ounce triple sec
3/4 ounce freshly squeezed lime juice
1/2 ounce simple syrup
Lime wheel, for garnish

Directions

Swipe the lime wedge around the rim of a rocks glass; roll through the salt.
Place mint leaves in a cocktail shaker; gently muddle. Add ice, tequila, triple sec, lime juice and simple syrup. Shake 10-15 seconds or until the shaker is icy on the outside. Add ice to the prepared rock glass, strain mojito mixture into glass.
Garnish with mint leaves and a lime wheel to serve.

Nutrition Facts

1 margarita: 273 calories, 0 fat (0 saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 3mg sodium, 27g carbohydrate (24g sugars, 0 fiber), 0 protein.