Honey Lime Margaritas – Simply Scratch

Honey Lime Margaritas are the perfect cocktail for sipping and celebrating! Tequila and lime juice sweetened with a super simple honey syrup and served over ice. This recipe yields 2 servings.

What’s better than a few cocktails at 4 in the afternoon?

Absolutely nothing. And that’s exactly what I did this past Tuesday. Totally random and totally fun. It’s 5 o’clock somewhere, right?

Years ago two of my sisters and I got a little tipsy from a few-too-many of these here honey lime margaritas. That night my oldest sister earned the nickname “Tequila Kelly” and I learned that I can cook and drink at the same time. After mentioning that night in a post, I was asked by a few of you for the recipe for the delicious margs. Well since Cinco de Mayo is only a days away, I figured now was a good time as any to share it.

This recipe makes two glasses, or one giant one (if you know what I mean 😉). However this recipe can easily be doubled or tripled even.

To Make These Honey Lime Margaritas You Will Need:

• limes – Freshly squeezed for juice, a wedge for rimming the glasses and a few slices for serving.
• chili lime seasoning (aka tajin) – Or use margarita salt.
• ice – Because nobody wants a room temperature margarita.
• honey syrup – This is just equal parts honey and warm water, shaken until combined then cooled.
• tequila blanco (silver) – Use your favorite. I like Casamigos or Espolòn.

Rim your glasses with a lime wedge.

Then dip the moistened rim of the glass into a shallow plate of chili lime salt (tajin) or margarita salt.

I have to say, my favorite part about drinking margaritas is the salty rim. Period. That’s why I like to dip the whole rim in tajin or salt. If you’re not so much of a salt fan then just dip a portion of the rim or none at all.

Fill to the top with ice and set aside.

Divide 1/2 cup of tequila among the two glasses.

Combine 1 ounce honey syrup (more or less to taste) with 8 ounces freshly squeezed lime juice. Then divide the honey lime mixture among the glasses.

How Do You Make Honey Syrup?

Simply add equal parts honey and warm water in a bottle or jar with a tight fitting lid. Shake well to combine and then let cool or chill.

Garnish with lime wheels.

Sip, smile and repeat.

And as always, drink responsibly.

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Enjoy! And if you give this Honey Lime Margaritas recipe a try, let me know! Snap a photo and tag me on twitter or instagram!

This recipe was originally posted on April 12, 2013 and has been recently updated to provide clear and concise instructions, new photography and helpful information.