Yuzu Margarita (with a Mocktail Option!)
This Yuzu Margarita is a refreshing twist on the classic cocktail, featuring the bright citrus flavor of yuzu juice paired with tequila, lime, and a touch of sweetness. It’s easy to mix and perfect for warm weather or any festive occasion.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 5 minutes
- Yield: 1 cocktail
- Category: Drinks
- Method: Shaken
- Cuisine: Fusion
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
- 1.5 oz tequila blanco
- 1 oz yuzu juice
- 0.75 oz triple sec or orange liqueur
- 0.5 oz agave syrup (or simple syrup)
- Ice, for shaking
- Salt or Tajín, for rimming (optional)
- Lime wedge or wheel, for garnish
Instructions
- If desired, rim your glass with salt or Tajín by rubbing a lime wedge around the edge and dipping it into the seasoning.
- Fill a cocktail shaker with ice.
- Add tequila, yuzu juice, triple sec, and agave syrup to the shaker.
- Shake well for about 15-20 seconds until chilled.
- Strain into a glass filled with fresh ice.
- Garnish with a lime wedge or wheel and serve immediately.
Notes
- Adjust sweetness by using more or less agave syrup to taste.
- Use fresh yuzu juice if available, or bottled yuzu juice from Asian markets.
- Chill your glass in advance for an extra refreshing drink.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cocktail
- Calories: 160
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 1mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
