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A subtle twist on a classic co*cktail, this elderflower margarita will definitely level up your Taco Tuesdays. This is a great co*cktail if you're unfamiliar with elderflower liqueur. The flavor enhances but doesn't overpower the lime.
Elderflower liqueur has a uniquely sweet and floral flavor, which pairs perfectly with bright and tart citrus, and the sweet flavors in tequila.
This drink is an easy spin on classic lime margaritas, adding only one ingredient to get an entirely different drink. It's a great addition to your next Taco Tuesday or Cinco de Mayo festivities.
Ingredients
- Silver tequila - Use silver tequila (clear in color) instead of reposado tequila (gold in color). The silver tequila will allow the elderflower and fresh lime flavors to shine.
- Elderflower liqueur - Choose your favorite for this recipe. I prefer St. Germain elderflower liqueur.
- Fresh Limes - There are very few ingredients in this drink, so be sure to squeeze fresh limes for your co*cktails. You'll need approximately 2 limes per drink for this recipe.
- Simple syrup - Make your own simple syrup in minutes at home with sugar and water. Visit my simple syrup recipe page for all the directions and tips.
- Triple secor orange liqueur - Choose your favorite orange liqueur or triple sec for your margarita. If you don't have any on hand or want to use something besides liquor, try my orange syrup in this recipe instead.
- Coarse salt (garnish) - A salted rim is a must for a margarita! A coarse salt rim will help enhance the flavor of the drink.
How to Make an Elderflower Margarita
Rim your glass
Run a wedge of lime around the rim of your glass.
Pour some salt into a shallow dish and gently run the rim of your glass through the salt.
Fill your salted glass with ice. Set aside.
Make your Margarita
Combine tequila, elderflower liqueur, lime juice, simple syrup and triple sec in a co*cktail shaker filled with ice cubes.
Shake well.
Pour into your prepared glass.
Enjoy!
Love a Twist on the Classic Margarita?
I'm a huge fan of margaritas, in part because they're endlessly customizable. Change up the flavor of simple syrup or add fruit juice for easy twists on a classic margarita. The variation I make the most is my Triple Citrus Margaritas, made with fresh orange, grapefruit and lime. Or try these super refreshing watermelon margaritas, made with fresh watermelon juice.
Happy Hour Snack Pairing
Enjoy your elderflower margarita with this fresh and creamy avocado corn salsa and some homemade tortilla chips.
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A subtle twist on a classic tequila co*cktail, this elderflower margarita recipe will definitely level up your Taco Tuesdays.
- Author: Katy McAvoy
- Prep Time: 5 min
- Cook Time: 0 min
- Total Time: 5 min
- Yield: 1 co*cktail 1x
- Category: co*cktails
- Method: co*cktail Shaker
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Units Scale
- 2 oz silver tequila
- 1 oz elderflower liqueur (I use St. Germain)
- 2 oz fresh lime juice (2-3 limes)
- 1 oz simple syrup
- 0.5 oz triple sec
- Lime wedges for garnish
Instructions
Prep your glass:
Run a wedge of lime around the rim of your glass.
Pour some salt into a shallow dish and gently run the rim of your glass through the salt.
Fill your salted glass with ice.
Set aside.
Make your margarita:
Combine tequila, elderflower liqueur, lime juice, simple syrup, and triple sec in a co*cktail shaker filled with ice cubes.
Shake well.
Pour into the prepared glass.
Enjoy!
Notes
Fresh lime juice is important here! Don’t use bottled lime juice.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 co*cktail
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 33.7 g
- Sodium: 3.9 mg
- Fat: 0.2 g
- Carbohydrates: 37.5 g
- Fiber: 0.2 g
- Protein: 0.2 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg
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About Katy McAvoy
Katy is the author, photographer, home cook, mixologist, and Michigander behind MittenGirl.com. Since 2017, she's been crafting easy-to-make co*cktails and delicious meals, along with sharing her love of all things Michigan (a.k.a. The Mitten)!
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Heather
I need these glasses! can you tell me where you got it
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Katy McAvoy
Sure! They're from CB2 - https://www.cb2.com/buchanan-stacking-double-old-fashioned-glasses/f24295
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