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5 from 2 votes

Lemon Cumin Margarita

Margarita made with lemon and cumin
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time0 minutes
Total Time5 minutes
Course: Drinks
Cuisine: Indian
Keyword: alcohol, margarita
Servings: 1
Calories: 255kcal
Author: Steve Thomas-Patel

Ingredients

  • 10 mint leaves
  • 1 lemon slice
  • 2 oz tequila
  • 2 tbsp simple syrup
  • 2 tbsp freshly squeezed lemon juice
  • tsp or a couple of drops of Bitters I used homemade apricot and curry leaves bitters
  • ½ tsp coarse salt
  • ¼ tsp roasted and coarsely ground cumin seeds

Instructions

  • Mix the coarse salt and cumin seeds on a plate
  • Run a slice of lemon along the rim of your glass and dip into the salt and cumin mixture
  • Toss the mint leaves into the glass, add a pinch of the cumin salt mixture and muddle slightly to release their flavor.
  • Fill the glass with ice. Pour in the tequila, simple syrup, lemon juice and bitters. Stir.
  • Garnish with a slice of lemon.

Nutrition

Calories: 255kcal | Carbohydrates: 33g | Protein: 0.5g | Fat: 0.2g | Saturated Fat: 0.03g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.1g | Sodium: 1190mg | Potassium: 114mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 30g | Vitamin A: 427IU | Vitamin C: 15mg | Calcium: 32mg | Iron: 2mg