This ginger lime margarita recipe is an absolute standout cocktail. It's great on its own or with a bunch of little nibbles. It’s a fabulous happy hour drink.
Why You'll Love this Ginger Lime Margarita
This margarita is potent and delicious! It's truly a standout cocktail and has been one of our favorites for many years.
The ginger pairing with the lime is sharp, acidic, and has a beautiful aromatic smell. It makes for an incredibly tasty and memorable cocktail.
Ingredients for Ginger Lime Margarita
- 4 tablespoons cane sugar
- 4 tablespoons freshly squeezed lime juice
- 4 tablespoons minced ginger
- 1 stalk lemongrass, diced
- 3 ounces Anejo tequila
- 1 ounce Cointreau
- ice
- lime wedges to garnish
How to Make A Ginger Margarita
- Combine the sugar, lime juice, ginger, and lemongrass in a small pot over medium-high heat and bring to a boil, while stirring constantly. Remove from heat once boiled.
- In a blender or food processor, pulse the sugar ginger mixture till pureed.
- Strain through a sieve and save the liquid.
- Rim two rock glasses with salt and fill with crushed ice.
- Combine the sugar ginger syrup, tequila, and Cointreau in a cocktail shaker with at least two cups of ice and shake vigorously.
- Pour the drink between the two glasses and garnish with a lime wedge.
Tips for Making This Recipe
I’ve made the ginger syrup in as small a quantity as makes sense, but this recipe can very easily be increased.
There’s no need to add more lemongrass – even if you double or triple this recipe though, it will hold its own.
I hope you enjoy this ginger lime margarita recipe as much as I do!
Ginger Lime Margarita
This ginger lime margarita recipe is an absolute standout cocktail.
Ingredients
- 4 tablespoons cane sugar
- 4 tablespoons freshly squeezed lime juice
- 4 tablespoons minced ginger
- 1 stalk lemongrass, diced
- 3 ounces Anejo tequila
- 1 ounce Cointreau
- ice
- lime wedges to garnish
Instructions
- Combine the sugar, lime juice, ginger, and lemongrass in a small pot over medium-high heat and bring to a boil, while stirring constantly. Remove from heat once boiled.
- In a blender or food processor, pulse the sugar ginger mixture till pureed.
- Strain through a sieve and save the liquid.
- Rim two rock glasses with salt and fill with crushed ice.
- Combine the sugar ginger syrup, tequila, and Cointreau in a cocktail shaker with at least two cups of ice and shake vigorously.
- Pour the drink between the two glasses and garnish with a lime wedge.
Nutrition Information:
Yield:
2Serving Size:
1Amount Per Serving: Calories: 299Total Fat: 0gSaturated Fat: 0gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 0gCholesterol: 0mgSodium: 6mgCarbohydrates: 46gFiber: 1gSugar: 30gProtein: 1g
Kate
Friday 28th of April 2017
These look so refreshing and delicious!! Thank you so much for sharing your recipe!
Emily Wilson
Saturday 29th of April 2017
Thank you, Kate! :) I'm so glad you organized Margarita Week!