TEXAS MARGARITA

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Did you know the most requested cocktail throughout the state of Texas is the margarita? Did you also know that Texans prefer their margaritas with a touch of citrusy orange, and they call it a Texas Margarita. There are many versions of orange-infused Texas Margaritas, but this one adds that necessary orange flair with a...

Provided by Vickie Parks

Categories     Cocktails

Time 5m

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 large lemon wedge
coarse salt (for rim)
2 oz reposado or blanco (silver) tequila made from 100% agave
1 oz cointreau orange liqueur
1 oz orange juice
1/4 oz lime juice

Steps:

  • 1. Chill margarita glass in fridge or freezer for 10 to 15 minutes. Rub rim with lemon wedge, then turn glass upside down and coat rim in coarse salt.
  • 2. Shake the tequila, contreau, orange juice and lime juice in a cocktail shaker, and pour into the chilled glass.
  • 3. Float the lemon wedge on top of the cocktail, and serve.

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