Sparkling Champagne Margarita Recipe with Agave Nectar and Fresh Lime
Refreshing simple and delicious lime margarita topped off with sparkling Prosecco! Perfect for Cinco or nice hot summer days!
Ingredients
- 2 oz Silver Tequila - Good Quality
- 1 oz Fresh-Squeezed Lime Juice
- 1 oz Simple Syrup or Agave Nectar - I prefer agave nectar for an authentic taste
- 1 to 2 oz Prosecco Sparkling Italian Wine - for topping off (or Champagne)
- 1 tsp Lime Zest - for garnishing
- Coarse Sea Salt - for cocktail rim
- Sliced Lime Wheels - for garnish
Instructions
- Combine silver tequila, fresh lime juice, simple syrup or agave nectar in a cocktail shaker filled 3/4 of the way with ice.
- Shake vigorously until chilled and combined. Pour this mixture into a salt-rimmed cocktail glass or margarita glass.
- Top the margarita with a splash of sparkling wine such as Prosecco or Brut/Dry Champagne.
- Garnish with lime wheels and a little fresh lime zest over the top, if desired. Serve ice cold.
Nutrition
Calories: 240kcalCarbohydrates: 25gProtein: 0.2gFat: 0.1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.01gSodium: 4mgPotassium: 62mgFiber: 0.2gSugar: 20gVitamin A: 15IUVitamin C: 14mgCalcium: 7mgIron: 0.2mg
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