3 minutes • Chilled shot glass
Mini Margarita Shot
Mini Margarita Shot keeps it simple with agave, orange, and just enough lime to stay lively.
A concise home-bar shot with enough personality to earn a spot in a record-worthy recipe archive.
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Detailed description
Mini Margarita Shot is a citrus shots built around tequila. Mini Margarita Shot keeps it simple with agave, orange, and just enough lime to stay lively.
The build centers on 3/4 oz tequila blanco, 1/2 oz orange liqueur, and 1/4 oz lime juice. In the glass, a concise home-bar shot with enough personality to earn a spot in a record-worthy recipe archive.
It comes together in 3 minutes and is served in a chilled shot glass. Serve it ice-cold and pour promptly so the citrus edge stays sharp instead of flattening out.
Home bar notes
Prep time
3 minutes
Glassware
Chilled shot glass
Equipment
Cocktail shaker, Strainer, Jigger, Shot glass
Serving tip
Serve it ice-cold and pour promptly so the citrus edge stays sharp instead of flattening out.
Ingredients
- 3/4 oz tequila blanco
- 1/2 oz orange liqueur
- 1/4 oz lime juice
How to make it
- Shake with ice and strain into a chilled shot glass.
Why this one works
A concise home-bar shot with enough personality to earn a spot in a record-worthy recipe archive.
Make it your own
If you want a drier version, pull the sweet element back slightly and let the tequila carry more of the finish.
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