Italian Margarita
Servings: 1 - 8
Ingredients
For One Margarita:
- salt or sugar, for rimming (optional)
- 2 ounces blanco tequila
- 1 ounce Aperol
- 1 ounce freshly squeezed lime juice
- 3/4 ounce freshly squeezed lemon juice
- 1/2 ounce simple syrup, plus more to taste
- orange slice, for garnish
For 8 Batched Margaritas:
- 16 ounces blanco tequila
- 8 ounces Aperol
- 8 ounces freshly squeezed lime juice
- 8 ounces freshly squeezed lemon juice
- 4 ounces simple syrup
- salt or sugar, for rimming (optional)
- orange slices, for garnish
Instructions
For One Margarita:
- Rim a double old-fashioned glass with salt or sugar, if using. Fill the glass with ice. Set aside.
- Fill a cocktail shaker with ice. Add the tequila, Aperol, lime juice, lemon juice, and simple syrup. Cover and shake vigorously for about 15 seconds.
- Strain the cocktail into the prepared glass.
- Garnish with an orange slice and serve!
For Batched Margaritas:
- In a large pitcher, combine the tequila, Aperol, lime juice, lemon juice, and simple syrup. Stir well, cover, and refrigerate until chilled.
- Rim eight glasses with salt or sugar—whichever you prefer.
- Add ice to glasses, then top with the prepared margarita. Garnish each glass with an orange slice and serve!
Nutrition
Calories: 2293kcal | Carbohydrates: 293g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 1g | Saturated Fat: 0.1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.03g | Sodium: 82mg | Potassium: 634mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 168g | Vitamin A: 142IU | Vitamin C: 173mg | Calcium: 67mg | Iron: 5mg