Description
This Halloween Charred Citrus Margarita offers a smoky and vibrant twist on the classic cocktail, perfect for spooky celebrations.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 ounces Blanco Tequila
- 1 ounce Fresh Lime Juice
- 0.75 ounce Charred Orange Liqueur
- 0.5 ounce Agave Nectar
- 1 Charred Lime Wheel, for garnish
- 1 pinch Black Salt, for rim
Instructions
- Pour black salt onto a small plate.
- Rim a chilled margarita glass with a lime wedge, then dip the rim into the black salt.
- Combine tequila, lime juice, charred orange liqueur, and agave nectar in a shaker with ice.
- Shake well until thoroughly chilled.
- Strain the mixture into the prepared margarita glass filled with fresh ice.
- Garnish with a charred lime wheel.
Notes
- To make charred citrus: Slice oranges and limes into wheels. Grill or pan-sear them until slightly browned and caramelized.
- Adjust agave nectar to your sweetness preference.
- For a spicier kick, add a thin slice of jalapeño to the shaker.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Drink
- Method: Shaken
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cocktail
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 100mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: Halloween, Margarita, Charred, Citrus, Tequila, Cocktail, Spooky