Lemon Margarita
Servings: 1 Serving
Ingredients
Rosemary Simple Syrup
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup water
- 3-6 sprigs rosemary fresh
Margarita
- Lemon wedge to wet the glass
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar to rim the glass
- 1 cup ice
- 3 ounces blanco tequila
- 2 ounces freshly squeezed lemon juice freshly squeezed
- 2 ounces triple sec
- 1 ounce rosemary simple syrup
Instructions
For the Simple Syrup:
- Place the sugar, water, and rosemary in a saucepan over medium heat and bring to a simmer. Make sure not to let the ingredients boil.1 cup granulated sugar, 1 cup water, 3-6 sprigs rosemary
- Once sugar dissolves completely, remove the pot from heat and allow it to cool.
- Discard the rosemary springs, and pour the syrup into an airtight container.
To Make the Margarita:
- Rim the glass of your glass of choice with lemon juice, then dip the rim in sugar.Lemon wedge, 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- Place the ice in a cocktail shaker. Then, add the tequila, lemon juice, triple sec, and 1 ounce of rosemary simple syrup. Shake to combine.1 cup ice, 3 ounces blanco tequila, 2 ounces freshly squeezed lemon juice, 2 ounces triple sec, 1 ounce rosemary simple syrup
- Pour the margarita into the glass and serve. See post for tips, variations and storage options.
Notes
*The calories listed are an approximation based on the ingredients in the recipe card and a serving size of 1 drink. Actual calories will vary. Please note, the calories include an entire cup of sugar used to coat the rim of the glass. You won't actually use all the sugar, so the calories will be lower than listed.
*For more information, tips, and answers to frequently asked questions, please refer to the post.
*Photos courtesy of Bloom and Feast Photography.
Nutrition Facts
Lemon Margarita
Serving Size
1 drink
Amount per Serving
Calories
1619
% Daily Value*
Fat
1
g
2
%
Saturated Fat
0.2
g
1
%
Polyunsaturated Fat
0.1
g
Monounsaturated Fat
0.04
g
Sodium
50
mg
2
%
Potassium
121
mg
3
%
Carbohydrates
342
g
114
%
Fiber
1
g
4
%
Sugar
340
g
378
%
Protein
0.4
g
1
%
Vitamin A
91
IU
2
%
Vitamin C
23
mg
28
%
Calcium
34
mg
3
%
Iron
1
mg
6
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
