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A glass of limoncello margarita with ice and a sugared rim, garnished with a lemon slice, sits on a coaster. Another glass and several whole and sliced lemons are in the background on a wooden board.

Italian Limoncello Margarita (Amalfi Lemon Margarita)

Lindsey Neumayer
This Italian limoncello margarita is a refreshing fusion of Italian limoncello liqueur and a classic margarita, perfect for summer sipping. It combines the bright citrus notes of limoncello with the balanced flavors of a traditional margarita.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Total Time 5 minutes
Course Beverages, Cocktails
Cuisine American, Italian, Mexican
Servings 1
Calories 228 kcal

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Equipment

Ingredients
  

  • 1.5 ounces tequila silver or blanco tequila, 100% agave recommended
  • 1 ounce limoncello chilled
  • 0.75 ounces lime juice freshly squeezed
  • 0.25 ounces simple syrup
  • ice for shaking and serving
  • 1 slice lemon optional, for garnish
  • lemon sugar optional, for garnish

Instructions
 

Prep Your Glassware

  • Garnish glass. Rim 1/4 - 1/2 of the glass with lemon sugar.
    lemon sugar
  • Prep glass. Fill a rocks glass with fresh ice.
    ice

Mix Your Margarita

  • Prep shaker. Fill a cocktail shaker with whole ice cubes (not crushed).
    ice
  • Add ingredients. Add tequila, limoncello, fresh lime juice, and simple syrup to the shaker.
    1.5 ounces tequila, 1 ounce limoncello, 0.75 ounces lime juice, 0.25 ounces simple syrup
  • Shake well. Shake vigorously for 15-30 seconds until well chilled.
  • Strain into glass. Strain the cocktail into the prepared glass.
  • Garnish & serve. Garnish with a lemon slice if desired. Serve immediately.
    1 slice lemon

Nutrition

Calories: 228kcalCarbohydrates: 19gProtein: 0.2gFat: 0.03gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.01gSodium: 5mgPotassium: 40mgFiber: 0.3gSugar: 17gVitamin A: 12IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 6mgIron: 0.3mg
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Keyword: al fresco, lemon, lime, tequila, tequila cocktail