limoncello margarita
Tangy, sweet limoncello liqueur highlights this bubbly twist on the tequila classic.
Ingredients
- 2 tbsp sugar
- 2 tsp lemon zest
- 6 fresh mint leaves
- 1 1/2 oz tequila
- 1 oz limoncello
- 1/2 oz fresh lime juice
- 1-2 tbsp agave (use to your taste)
- sparkling water, to top
- fresh mint and lemon wheels, for garnish
Instructions
- On a shallow plate, toss the sugar with the lemon zest. Run a lemon wedge around the rim of a cocktail glass, then dip and swirl into the sugar. Shake off excess.
- In a shaker, muddle the mint leaves with the lime juice and agave until nice and squished. Add the tequila and limoncello. Add ice and shake until cold. Strain or pour into the prepared glass, adding more ice if needed. Top with sparkling water and garnish with fresh mint leaves and lemon wheels, as desired.