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Three glasses of lemon margarita garnished with lemons slices, on a light surface.

Lemon Margarita

Make a margarita with lemon instead of lime! This tequila lemon cocktail is easy, refreshing and can be served frozen or on the rocks.
4.7 from 14 ratings

Ingredients

For the Lemon Simple Syrup:

  • ¾ cup granulated sugar
  • ¾ cup water
  • Peel of 1 lemon

For the Lemon Drop Margaritas:

  • 4 cups ice
  • 6 ounces fresh lemon juice
  • 6 ounces tequila
  • 4 ounces Lemon Simple Syrup
  • 1 ounce triple sec
  • Salt and/or sugar for rim of glasses (optional)

Instructions

Make the Lemon Simple Syrup:

  • In small saucepot, heat sugar, water and lemon peel over medium-high heat. Cook until all sugar is dissolved, stirring occasionally (do not boil). Remove from heat; let stand 10 minutes. Remove and discard lemon peel; transfer syrup to jar or bottle and refrigerate until completely cool. Makes about 8 ounces (enough for 8 margaritas).

Make the Lemon Drop Margaritas:

  • Place ice, lemon juice, tequila, 4 ounces Lemon Simple Syrup and triple sec in blender; blend until well combined. Divide between 4 glasses garnished with salt and/or sugar, if desired.

Notes

Want to make just one margarita? You'll need 1 cup ice, 1-1/2 ounces fresh lemon juice, 1-1/2 ounces tequila, 1 ounce Lemon Simple Syrup, and 1/4 ounce triple sec.
Calories: 275kcal, Carbohydrates: 43g, Protein: 0.2g, Fat: 0.2g, Saturated Fat: 0.03g, Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.02g, Monounsaturated Fat: 0.01g, Sodium: 15mg, Potassium: 47mg, Fiber: 0.1g, Sugar: 41g, Vitamin A: 3IU, Vitamin C: 16mg, Calcium: 11mg, Iron: 0.1mg
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