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Limoncello Margaritas

Sweetened with lemon liqueur instead of orange liqueur, these limoncello margaritas are a unique twist on the traditional tequila cocktail. These vibrant Italian margaritas sure to brighten your summer cocktail repertoire with their beautiful yellow hue.

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Limoncello margaritas rimmed with sugar and lemon zest, garnished with lemon wedges.

Why I love these lemon margaritas

A lot of Italian margarita recipes out there take inspiration from the Olive Garden’s Italian margarita that uses amaretto, but I thought it might be fun to try something totally different.

By using limoncello, rather than Cointreau or triple sec like you’d use in a traditional margarita, you enhance the lemons which results in a more intense lemon flavor that’s really refreshing and perfect for warmer weather

More limoncello cocktails: limoncello lemonade / limoncello tonic / limoncello spritz / lemon drop martini

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Frequently asked questions

What is Limoncello?

Limoncello is a delicious Italian liqueur with a sweet lemon flavor.

Does Limoncello go bad?

It is said to lose its flavor if left unrefrigerated even after 1 week, so it wouldn’t be a bad idea to keep it in the fridge to enjoy its full flavor.

Why does limoncello freeze?

While most alcohol will not freeze, limoncello will become slightly frozen in the freezer. It will turn into a slush due to the lower alcohol content.

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Limoncello Margaritas

By: Melissa Belanger

Prep Time: 5

Total Time: 5

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Ingredients

1 1/2 ounces silver tequila
2 ounces limoncello
1 1/2 ounces lemon juice, freshly squeezed
1 ounce simple syrup
For the rim: lemon zest, granulated sugar
For garnish: lemon slice or wedge

Instructions

Rim your glasses. Combine sugar and lemon zest on a small plate. Swipe your glass with a lemon wedge and dip it on the plate to coat your glass with lemon sugar. Fill the glass with ice.
Shake your margarita. Fill a cocktail shaker with ice and measure the ingredients into the shaker. Cover and shake until cold.
Pour and garnish. Strain the margarita into your prepared glass and garnish with a lemon wedge or wheel. Serve immediately.

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Nutrition Information

Calories: 391kcal (20%), Carbohydrates: 46g (15%), Protein: 0.1g, Fat: 0.1g, Saturated Fat: 0.02g, Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.01g, Sodium: 17mg (1%), Potassium: 62mg (2%), Fiber: 0.1g, Sugar: 44g (49%), Vitamin A: 3IU, Vitamin C: 16mg (19%), Calcium: 6mg (1%), Iron: 1mg (6%)