Vodka Margarita

Vodka Margarita

from peelwithzeal.com
5 min

Margaritas made with vodka a nice change of pace from the classic cocktail. Make frozen or on the rocks this refreshing drink is a crowd pleaser.

Ingredients

  • 2 lime wedges (for rimming glasses plus more for garnish)
  • 1/4 cup kosher salt or coarse sea salt (for rimming glasses)
  • 3 oz. vodka
  • 1 oz. Cointreau (or sub triple sec)
  • 1 1/2 oz. freshly squeezed lime juice
  • Ice

Directions

  1. 1

    Spread salt on a small plate. Run a lime wedge around the outer rims of 2 glasses and dip rims in salt. Fill glasses with ice and set aside.

  2. 2

    In a cocktail shaker, combine vodka, Cointreau, and lime juice. Fill with ice and shake until thoroughly chilled, about 15 seconds.

  3. 3

    Strain margarita into both glasses. Garnish with lime wheels and serve.