Tuga Pops − Tuesday, June 4, 2019, 7 Years ago in Drink Recipes
3 out of 5 with 11 ratings

Portuguese-Style Margarita Recipe: With Aguardente Twist

Bring a taste of Portugal to your kitchen! This zesty margarita uses aguardente for a rustic kick. Shake one up tonight and enjoy a bold new favorite.
10 min 1 servings Very Easy Prep time 10 min Cooking Time n/a

Craving a bold cocktail? This Portuguese Margarita recipe swaps traditional tequila for aguardente, creating a potent, rustic flavor profile. Perfect for those seeking a unique margarita variation, this drink balances sharp lime juice with a signature sugar-salt rim. It's the ultimate cocktail with Portuguese moonshinesimple to shake up but complex enough to impress any guest.


Ingredients

2 shots of aguardente (Portuguese moonshine)1 shot of orange liqueur1 shot of lime juice1 cup of crushed iceSugar and Salt (for the rim, adjusted to your preference)1 slice Lime (for garnish)

Directions

  1. Wet the rim of your glass with a little water or a lime wedge. On a small plate, mix your sugar and a pinch of salt. Roll the rim of the glass through the mixture until evenly coated.
  2. In a cocktail shaker, combine the aguardente, orange liqueur, lime juice, and crushed ice.
  3. Shake vigorously until the outside of the shaker feels cold.
  4. Carefully pour the mixture into your prepared glass.
  5. Top with a fresh slice of lime and enjoy immediately.

Adapted from a recipe by: seriouseats.com

Nutritional Facts (Per Serving)

Calories
193 kcal
Fat
0 g
Carbs
30 g
Protein
0 g

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