Skinny Margarita Recipe
corazón blanco tequila, fresh lime, agave nectar, tajin rim
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Ingredients
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Cocktail
Garnish & Rim
Method
Cocktail
Measure and combine
Measure 2 oz Corazón Blanco tequila, 1 oz freshly squeezed lime juice, 0.5 oz agave nectar, and 0.5 oz cold water into a cocktail shaker. The small amount of water helps thin the agave so it mixes evenly while keeping the cocktail 'skinny.'
Add ice and shake
Add plenty of ice to the shaker (about 6 ice cubes or enough to fill). Secure the lid and shake vigorously for 12–15 seconds, until the outside of the shaker is cold and slightly frosty.
Prepare glass
While shaking, rub the cut side of a lime wedge around the rim of a rocks or coupe glass. On a small plate, combine 1 tsp Tajín and 0.5 tsp coarse salt (optional) and press the moistened rim into the mixture to coat evenly. Discard the used lime wedge or reserve for garnish.
Strain and serve
Fill the prepared glass with fresh ice (about 4 cubes). Double-strain the cocktail into the glass using a Hawthorne or fine mesh strainer to remove ice shards and any pulp. Garnish with the reserved lime wedge on the rim or floated in the drink.
Garnish & Rim
If you prefer a lighter rim, skip the coarse salt and use only Tajín. For a more intense chili-lime flavor, increase Tajín to 1.5 tsp. Reapply the lime wedge to the rim after coating if it has dried before serving.