Margarita (Alton Brown) Recipe

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Margarita (Alton Brown)
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Ingredients:

  • 2 oz 100 percent agave silver/blanco tequila, divided
  • 1 tbsp kosher salt
  • 1/2 small hamlin or valencia orange
  • 3/4 cup ice cubes , about 3 to 4

Directions:

  1. Pour 1/2-ounce of the tequila into a small saucer. Spread the kosher salt in a separate small saucer. Dip the rim of a martini or other wide rimmed glass into the tequila. Lift out of the tequila and hold upside down for 10 seconds to allow for slight evaporation. Next, dip the glass into the salt to coat the rim. Set aside.
  2. Halve 2 of the limes, cut a thin slice for garnish from 1, and set aside. Juice the halved limes into the bottom of a Boston-style cocktail shaker. Cut the remaining 2 limes and the orange into quarters and add them to the juice in the shaker. Add the agave nectar to and muddle for 2 minutes until the juices are release. Strain the juice mixture through a cocktail strainer into the top of the shaker and discard the solids.
  3. Return the juice to the bottom of the shaker, add the remaining 1 1/2 ounces of tequila and any remaining on the saucer. Add the ice to the shaker, cover and shake for 30 seconds. Strain the mixture through a cocktail strainer into the prepared glass, garnish with reserved lime slice, and serve immediately.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 200.4 Kcal (839 kJ)
Calories from fat 0 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 0g 0%
Sodium 1603.63mg 67%
Potassium 273.36mg 6%
Total Carbs 61.48g 20%
Sugars 37.36g 149%
Dietary Fiber 8.04g 32%
Protein 2.68g 5%
Vitamin C 77.7mg 130%
Iron 2.7mg 15%
Calcium 93.8mg 9%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 40.6 Kcal (170 kJ)
Calories from fat 0 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 0g 0%
Sodium 324.92mg 67%
Potassium 55.39mg 6%
Total Carbs 12.46g 20%
Sugars 7.57g 149%
Dietary Fiber 1.63g 32%
Protein 0.54g 5%
Vitamin C 15.7mg 130%
Iron 0.5mg 15%
Calcium 19mg 9%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Recipe Tags

Weightwatchers Points

  • 3.2
    Points
  • 6
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • fat free,
  • saturated fat free,
  • cholesterol free

Bad Points

  • High in Sodium

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