Lime margarita shimmer

Name: Lime margarita shimmer
Prep time: 5 min
Total time: 5 min
Yield: 2
Ingredients: 1/4 cup tequila; 2 tbsp Grand Marnier; 1 to 2 tbsp freshly squeezed lime juice; 3 to 4 ice cubes

Prep Time5 min
Total Time5 min
Makes2 drinks

Ingredients

1/4 cup tequila
2 tbsp Grand Marnier
1 to 2 tbsp freshly squeezed lime juice
3 to 4 ice cubes

Instructions

In a bar shaker or small pitcher, stir tequila with Grand Marnier, 1 tbsp (15 mL) lime juice and ice. Shake well if using a bar shaker or, if using a pitcher, stir together. Taste, then stir in another tbsp (15 mL) lime juice, if needed. Strain into 2 small cocktail glasses and serve on the rocks. Garnish with a twist of lime.

Nutrition (per serving)

Calories 129, Carbohydrates 7.7g, Fat 0.1g, Sodium 2mg.

Treat guests to a Lime Margarita Shimmer on the deck before dinner.

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