Dr. Pepper Margarita

A bubbly spin on a margarita: blanco tequila, orange liqueur, and fresh lime shaken ice-cold, then finished with chilled Dr Pepper for sweet spice and sparkle.

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. Run a lime wedge along the rim of a rocks or margarita glass and dip in salt or Tajín if you like. Pack the glass with fresh ice.
2. Combine tequila, triple sec, lime juice, and optional simple syrup in a shaker with ice. Shake vigorously 10 to 15 seconds until thoroughly chilled.
3. Strain into the iced glass.
4. Pour cold Dr Pepper over the top slowly so the bubbles stay lively, then give one gentle stir.
5. Add a lime wheel or wedge and drink right away.

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