Servings: 1
Equipment
- Plate (for rimming the glass)
Ingredients
- 2 oz tequila preferably blanco
- 1 oz apricot liqueur
- 1 oz lime juice
- 1 oz apricot nectar or apricot puree
- 1/2 oz simple syrup
- Lime wedge and apricot slice for garnish
- Salt or sugar for rimming optional
Instructions
Prepare the Glass:
- If desired, rim your glass with salt or sugar. To do this, rub a lime wedge around the rim of the glass, then dip it into a plate of salt or sugar.
Mix the Ingredients:
- In a cocktail shaker, combine the tequila, apricot liqueur, lime juice, apricot nectar, and simple syrup.
- Fill the shaker with ice and shake well for about 15-20 seconds until the mixture is well-chilled.
Serve:
- Fill your prepared glass with ice.
- Strain the mixture from the shaker into the glass.
Garnish:
- Garnish with a lime wedge and an apricot slice on the rim of the glass.
Enjoy:
- Sip and enjoy your refreshing Apricot Margarita.
Notes
Pro Tips
- Try a half salt half sugar rim for a balanced finish
- Chill your glass for a more refreshing drink
- Go easy on the syrup at first since the liqueur already adds sweetness
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