Name: Citrus Margarita
Prep time: 5 min
Total time: 5 min
Ingredients: 2 ounces fresh orange juice (1 large orange); 2 ounces fresh lime juice (2 limes); 2 ounces fresh grapefruit juice (1/2 grapefruit); 2 ounces silver tequila; 1/2 ounce agave syrup; kosher salt or sea salt (optional); 1 lime wedge (optional)

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This fresh Citrus Margarita recipe uses orange, lime, and grapefruit juices and is sweetened with agave syrup. A healthier citrus-forward cocktail!

There are all kinds of margaritas.

From classic to creative, the simple margarita cocktail is a favorite. Combining orange, grapefruit, and lime juice, this triple-citrus margarita recipe is one to add to your lineup.

margarita cocktail in glass with salt rim

Margarita Ingredients

Orange flavored liqueurs or triple sec traditionally add a citrusy punch to the margarita. This tequila drink uses fresh orange juice in its place.

Here are the ingredients you will need:

Orange juice
Lime juice
Grapefruit juice
Tequila
Agave syrup
Kosher salt or sea salt

citrus margarita in glass with salt rim and lime

How to Make Citrus Margaritas

Using fresh citrus makes this margarita extra delicious. Store-bought 100% grapefruit, orange, and lime juice will work too if you are in a pinch.

Follow these steps for a citrus-forward cocktail!

Salt the rim. Trace a lime along the rim of a glass. Dip rim of glass into a plate with salt and set aside.
Assemble. Place a few ice cubes into a cocktail shaker. Pour orange, lime, and grapefruit juices into the cocktail shaker. Add agave syrup and tequila.
Shake, shake, shake. Cover shaker with cap and shake vigorously.
Strain and enjoy! Strain into a glass filled with ice. Garnish with a lime.

two margaritas in glasses with salt and limes

Tools You'll Need

Making a homemade margarita is quite simple, but a few of these tools on hand will help!

Citrus juicer

There are different types of citrus juicers. This handheld juicer makes sure no drop goes unused. This 2-in-1 citrus juicer has a measuring cup attached to make things super easy.

Cocktail shaker

A classic cocktail shaker is all you need. Once in your collection, it can be utilized for future cocktails!

two citrus margaritas with limes, grapefruit, and oranges

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Citrus Margarita

This fresh Citrus Margarita recipe uses orange, lime, and grapefruit juices and is sweetened with agave syrup. A healthier citrus-forward cocktail!

5 from 3 votes

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Course: Drinks

Cuisine: American, Mexican

Prep Time: 5 minutes

Total Time: 5 minutes

Servings:

Calories: 246kcal

Author: Tessa

Equipment

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Citrus Juicer
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Cocktail Shaker

Ingredients

▢ 2 ounces fresh orange juice (1 large orange)
▢ 2 ounces fresh lime juice (2 limes)
▢ 2 ounces fresh grapefruit juice (½ grapefruit)
▢ 2 ounces silver tequila
▢ ½ ounce agave syrup

For glass

▢ kosher salt or sea salt optional
▢ 1 lime wedge optional

Instructions

Trace lime wedge along the rim of a rocks glass. Place salt on a small plate. Dip rim of glass into plate with salt and set aside.
Place a few ice cubes into a cocktail shaker. Pour orange, lime, and grapefruit juices into the cocktail shaker. Add agave syrup and tequila.
Cover shaker with cap and shake vigorously.
Fill the prepared glass with ice. Strain mixture into the glass. Garnish with a lime.

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