Description
Cool summer nights find their perfect companion in Raspberry Margarita, a tantalizing cocktail blending tart raspberries with smooth tequila. Mexican mixology meets fresh fruit in this refreshing drink, inviting you to savor each zesty sip.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Spirits and Liqueurs:
- 2 ounces (60 milliliters) silver tequila
- 1 ounce (30 milliliters) triple sec
Fruit and Juice Ingredients:
- 1 ounce (30 milliliters) fresh lime juice
- ¼ cup fresh raspberries
- ½ ounce (15 milliliters) simple syrup
Garnish and Optional Ingredients:
- Ice cubes
- Lime wedge
- Salt (optional)
- Sugar (optional)
- Fresh raspberries
- Lime wheel
Instructions
- Prepare the glass rim by gently gliding a zesty lime wedge around the circumference, creating a tangy border.
- Delicately coat the moistened rim with fine sugar or salt, enhancing the cocktail’s sensory experience.
- Select ripe, vibrant raspberries and place them in a cocktail shaker, releasing their luscious juices through gentle muddling.
- Introduce fresh lime juice and silky simple syrup to the crushed raspberries, intensifying their natural sweetness.
- Pour premium tequila and fragrant triple sec into the fruity mixture, creating a harmonious blend of spirits.
- Add a generous handful of crisp ice cubes to the shaker, transforming the liquid into a frosty symphony.
- Seal the shaker and vigorously shake for approximately 15-20 seconds, ensuring thorough integration of flavors and optimal chilling.
- Strategically strain the crimson concoction into a glass filled with pristine ice, capturing the drink’s vibrant essence.
- Artfully garnish the margarita with plump, whole raspberries and a delicate lime wheel, adding visual appeal and aromatic complexity.
- Serve immediately, inviting immediate indulgence in this refreshing tropical libation.
Notes
- Swap sugar for a low-calorie sweetener like stevia to create a diabetic-friendly version of the cocktail.
- Use fresh, ripe raspberries for the most vibrant flavor and natural sweetness in your margarita.
- Choose a high-quality tequila to elevate the overall taste and smoothness of the drink.
- Crush ice thoroughly to ensure a perfectly chilled and well-blended cocktail that won’t dilute quickly.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Drinks, Cocktails
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1
- Calories: 245
- Sugar: 22 g
- Sodium: 5 mg
- Fat: 0 g
- Saturated Fat: 0 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 27 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 1 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg