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Thai Lemongrass Margarita

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4.58 from 14 votes
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes
Yield 2 margaritas
Category Cocktails / Drinks
Cuisine Thai
Author Lauren Grant of Zestful Kitchen

Description

Lightly sweetened, this flavorful margarita is a Thai-inspired take on the classic tequila cocktail. Flavored with fresh ginger, lemongrass and cilantro (or Thai basil), this marg is easy to make and fun to serve!

Ingredients

For the rim:

For the margarita:

  • ½ ounce agave nectar
  • 2 tablespoons chopped ginger
  • 2 tablespoons chopped lemongrass
  • 1 sprig cilantro or Thai basil (regular sweet basil also works)
  • 3 ounces lime juice
  • 3 ounces tequila blanco
  • ½ ounce orange liqueur

Instructions

For the rim:

  • Combine salt and curry powder in a shallow dish. Cut a small slice horizontally through flesh of lime wedge then run around rim of a rocks glass; lightly dip rim in salt mixture then fill with ice.

For the margarita:

  • Muddle agave, ginger, lemongrass and cilantro in a shaker until thoroughly smashed, about 1 minute.
  • Fill shaker halfway with ice, add lime juice, tequila, and liqueur secure lid and shake vigorously until thoroughly chilled.
  • Strain margarita into prepared glasses, top with a splash of club soda and garnish with lime wedges, lemongrass and cilantro or Thai basil (optional).

Notes

If you like sweeter cocktails, increase the agave to 1 ounce or add an additional ½ ounce of orange liqueur.

Nutrition

Serving: 1margaritaCalories: 124kcalCarbohydrates: 6gSodium: 340mgSugar: 5g
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