The Best Whole Lime Margarita Recipe

Name: The Best Whole Lime Margarita Recipe
Total time: 5 mins
Ingredients: 2 medium thin-skinned limes; 2 cups ice cold water; 1 cup tequila; 0.5 cup white sugar; 0.25 cup orange-flavored liqueur (such as Cointreau); 0.25 teaspoon kosher salt; 3 cups ice, or as needed; 6 slices lime

Elevate your margarita game with this whole lime recipe, which maximizes flavor by using the entire fruit, including the rinds. Opt for thin-skinned, juicy limes to create a bright and intensely flavored drink that surpasses any bottled mix. The rind imparts a beautiful color and a perfectly tart, balanced sweetness. Prepare to revolutionize your margarita experience!

Total time5 mins
Prep time5 mins
Yield6 margaritas, 6

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Servings

Ingredients

2 medium thin-skinned limes
2 cups ice cold water
1 cup tequila
0.5 cup white sugar
0.25 cup orange-flavored liqueur (such as Cointreau)
0.25 teaspoon kosher salt
3 cups ice, or as needed
6 slices lime

Instructions

Prepare all ingredients for the whole lime margarita.
Quarter the limes, removing and discarding the central, pithy part of the rinds to avoid bitterness. Blend until completely smooth, approximately 1 minute.
Add the quartered limes to a blender along with cold water, tequila, sugar, orange-flavored liqueur, and a pinch of salt.
Blend the mixture until it achieves a completely smooth consistency, about 1 minute.
Strain the blended margarita base into a large measuring cup or a small pitcher to remove any solids.
Serve your fresh whole lime margarita over ice, garnished with lime slices for an extra touch of zest.

Nutrition

Calories: 189 kcal
Fiber Content: 0 g
Sugar Content: 21 g
Sodium Content: 84 mg
Protein Content: 0 g
Carbohydrate Content: 22 g
Unsaturated Fat Content: 0 g