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two glasses of italian margaritas, rimmed with sugar
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5 from 3 votes

Italian Margarita

This Italian Margarita is a fun, sweet twist on the classic margarita cocktail. The addition of Amaretto gives this marg a rich rich sweetness.
Prep Time2 minutes
Cook Time0 minutes
Additional Time0 minutes
Total Time2 minutes
Course: Margaritas
Cuisine: American
Servings: 1
Calories: 342kcal
Author: Lauren Pacek

Equipment

Ingredients

  • lime wedge
  • 1 teaspoon granulated sugar
  • 2 ounces tequila
  • 1 ounce Amaretto liqueur
  • 0.5 ounce orange liqueur
  • 0.5 ounce lime juice freshly squeezed
  • 0.5 ounce lemon juice freshly squeezed
  • lime wheel for garnish

Instructions

  • Run a lime wedge around the rim of a rocks glass and dip it into the granulated sugar
  • Add a large ice cube to the prepared glass
  • Add the tequila, Amaretto, orange liqueur, and juices to a cocktail shaker with ice
  • Shake until very cold
  • Strain into the prepared glass
  • Garnish the margarita with a lime wheel

Notes

  • Use freshly squeezed lemon and lime juice for the best tasting margarita

Nutrition

Serving: 1 | Calories: 342kcal | Carbohydrates: 35g | Protein: 1g | Sodium: 10mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 22g