Ingredients

The following ingredients have 2 Servings
  • 1 -2 large oranges, juiced or 4 ounces fresh orange juice – preferably cold
  • Splash of lemon or lime juice, plus extra for lining the rim of glasses with salt (if desired)
  • 2- 3.5 ounces tequila blanco/silver
  • 2 Tablespoons or more agave nectar (light), adjust to your liking
  • Coarse sea salt or margarita salt for garnishing rim glass
  • Optional ice
  • Chilled 10 to 14 oz sparkling citrus/flavored water or low calorie soda (Such as La Croix or Bai Bubbles grapefruit that’s sugar free) See notes.
  • Lemon (or other citrus fruit) slices to garnish
  • Orange peel to garnish and/or fresh edible flowers to garnish

Instruction

  • In a large container or bowl, juice the orange and lemon or lime juice.
  • Mix in agave and tequila. Set aside.
  • Take the sliced/cut lime or lemon wedge and moisten the rim with it. Then dip each glass in the coarse salt (if desired). Alternatively, you can also just add a splash of salt to the drink if you prefer not to dip the rim in salt.
  • Next pour the tequila and juice mix evenly into the 2 glasses (with or without ice if you prefer).
  • Top each glass with 5-7 ounces of sparkling flavored water or low cal soda into each glass. (10-14 ounces total)
  • Garnish with a spritz of lemon juice and then garnish with a pinch of orange peel and/or herbs, flowers for festive look!