Dr. Pepper Margarita

A fizzy margarita twist: blanco tequila, orange liqueur, and fresh lime shaken cold, then topped with chilled Dr Pepper for sweet spice and bubbles.

Ingredients

• Coarse salt or Tajín, for the rim (optional)
• 1 lime wedge, plus more for garnish
• 2 oz blanco tequila
• 1 oz triple sec or Cointreau
• 1 oz fresh lime juice
• 1/2 oz simple syrup (optional)
• 3 to 4 oz cold Dr Pepper
• Ice

Steps

1. Rub a lime wedge around the rim of a rocks or margarita glass; dip in salt or Tajín if desired. Fill the glass with fresh ice.
2. Add tequila, triple sec, lime juice, and simple syrup (if using) to a shaker with ice. Shake hard 10 to 15 seconds until well chilled.
3. Strain into the prepared glass.
4. Slowly top with cold Dr Pepper to keep the fizz. Stir once gently.
5. Garnish with a lime wheel or wedge and serve immediately.

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