Can I use store-bought lemon juice?

I highly recommend using freshly squeezed lemon juice because it provides the best flavor but you can use store-bought if absolutely necessary.

Can I make it in a pitcher?

Yes! Add all ingredients (except the lemon soda) into a pitcher with ice and serve topped with lemon soda. Ingredient measurements for a bigger batch are in the recipe card notes.

Can I make this margarita virgin?

Yes, you can use a non-alcoholic spirit instead of tequila or skip it altogether. Add fresh lemon zest for extra lemon flavor.

Lemon Margarita

Name: Lemon Margarita
Prep time: 5 min
Total time: 5 min
Yield: 1
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: Lemon wedge; 1 tsp sea salt; Ice; 1 ½ oz silver (blanco) tequila; ½ oz Cointreau or other orange liqueur; 1 oz freshly squeezed lemon juice; ½ oz simple syrup (see notes, or Lemon Simple Syrup); Sparkling water or lemon soda (optional, I like LaCroix); Lemon slices for garnish

Description

This Lemon Margarita is bright, citrusy, and perfect for spring and summer. Make a single cocktail or a bigger batch for a party (see notes).

Ingredients

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Lemon wedge
1 tsp sea salt
Ice
1 1/2 oz silver (blanco) tequila
1/2 oz Cointreau or other orange liqueur
1 oz freshly squeezed lemon juice
1/2 oz simple syrup (see notes, or Lemon Simple Syrup)
Sparkling water or lemon soda (optional, I like LaCroix)
Lemon slices for garnish

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Instructions

Prepare a glass by running a lemon wedge around the rim of the glass and dip it in sea salt. Fill the glass with ice and set it aside.
Add silver tequila, Cointreau, lemon juice, simple syrup, and a handful of ice into a cocktail shaker.
Shake the cocktail vigorously for a few seconds and strain it into your prepared glass over ice.
Top up with sparkling water if desired, garnish with a lemon slice, and enjoy!

Notes

Simple syrup: Mix 2 tbsp cane sugar and 2 tbsp water in a small saucepan. Heat up the syrup stirring constantly to make sure it doesn’t burn. Simmer for 5 minutes and allow to cool before storing in the fridge in an airtight container. Store for 2 weeks in the fridge.

Pitcher for 6: 1 cup silver tequila, 1/3 cup Cointreau, 3/4 cup lemon juice, 1/3 cup simple syrup - mix everything in a pitcher with ice, divide between 6 glasses filled with ice, and top each cocktail with lemon soda.

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