Cilantro Lime 7UP Margarita
/This twist on a traditional Margarita cocktail is a little Fiesta in every glass! The 7UP adds a crisp fizz, and the fresh lime and cilantro give it a refreshing kick. Is it Taco Tuesday yet?
Cilantro Lime 7UP Margarita
RECIPE
- 3 oz Tequila
- 8-10 oz 7UP
- 1 Lime
- 1 Lemon
- 4-6 Springs of Fresh Cilantro
- Salt *As desired for rim
- Ice
- *Makes two cocktails
DIRECTIONS
- De-stem and finely chop fresh cilantro leaves.
- Cut both lemon and lime in half
- Wet the rim of each glass and dip into a dish of salt for salted rim *As desired
- Add ice to each glass
- Divide chopped cilantro and evenly sprinkle in each glass
- Add 1.5 oz tequila to each glass *One standard full size jigger 4.5cl
- Squeeze 1/2 lime and 1/2 lemon into each glass using a citrus press
- Top each drink with 7UP
- Stir with spoon or swizzle stick
- Garnish with lime wedge as desired