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A subtle twist on a classic cocktail, this elderflower margarita will definitely level up your Taco Tuesdays. This is a great cocktail if you’re unfamiliar with elderflower liqueur. The flavor enhances but doesn’t overpower the lime.

A glass of elderflower margarita garnished with lime slices.

Elderflower liqueur has a uniquely sweet and floral flavor, which pairs perfectly with bright and tart citrus, and the sweet flavors in tequila.

This drink is an easy spin on classic lime margaritas – adding only one ingredient to get an entirely different drink. It’s a great addition to your next taco night or Cinco de Mayo festivities.

Ingredients

Ingredients for elderflower margaritas.
  • Silver tequila – Use silver tequila (clear in color) instead of reposado tequila (gold in color). The silver tequila will allow the elderflower and fresh lime flavors to shine.
  • Elderflower liqueur – Choose your favorite brand for this recipe. I prefer St. Germain elderflower liqueur here.
  • Fresh Limes – There are very few ingredients in this drink, so be sure to squeeze fresh limes for your cocktails. You’ll need approximately 2 limes per drink for this recipe.
  • Simple syrup – Make your own simple syrup in minutes at home with sugar and water. Visit my simple syrup recipe page for all the directions and tips, including how to make simple syrup in the microwave.
  • Triple sec or orange liqueur – Choose your favorite orange liqueur or triple sec for your margarita. If you don’t have any on hand or want to use something besides liquor, try my orange syrup in this recipe instead.
  • Coarse salt (garnish) – A salted rim is a must for a margarita! A coarse salt rim will help enhance the flavor of the drink.

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How to Make an Elderflower Margarita

Prepare your glass 

A hand running a slice of lime around the rim of a glass.

Run a wedge of lime around the rim of your glass. 

A hand dipping a glass into a shallow dish of salt.

Pour some salt into a shallow dish and gently run the rim of your glass through the salt. Fill your salted glass with ice. Set aside. 

Make your Margarita

Tequila being poured into a cocktail shaker

Combine tequila, elderflower liqueur, lime juice, simple syrup and triple sec in a cocktail shaker filled with ice cubes. 

Elderflower margarita being poured into a prepared rocks glass.

Shake well and pour into your prepared glass. Garnish with lime slices and enjoy!

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Elderflower Margaritas
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Elderflower Margarita Recipe

Katy McAvoy
A twist on a classic tequila cocktail, this elderflower margarita recipe will definitely level up your taco night.
Prep Time: 5 minutes
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Total Time: 5 minutes
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Ingredients
 

  • 2 oz silver tequila
  • 1 oz elderflower liqueur, like St. Germain
  • 2 oz lime juice, fresh squeezed
  • 1 oz simple syrup
  • 0.5 oz orange liqueur, or triple sec
  • lime wedges , for garnish
  • coarse salt, for garnish

Instructions
 

Prep your glass: 

  • Run a wedge of lime around the rim of your glass. 
  • Pour some salt into a shallow dish and gently run the rim of your glass through the salt. 
    coarse salt
  • Fill your salted glass with ice cubes. 
  • Set aside. 

Make your margarita:

  • Combine tequila, elderflower liqueur, lime juice, simple syrup, and triple sec in a cocktail shaker filled with ice cubes. 
    2 oz silver tequila, 1 oz elderflower liqueur, 2 oz lime juice, 1 oz simple syrup, 0.5 oz orange liqueur
  • Shake well. 
  • Pour into the prepared glass and garnish with a lime wedge.
    lime wedges
  • Enjoy!

Notes

Fresh lime juice is important here! Don’t use bottled lime juice. You’ll need about 2 limes per cocktail. 

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Serving: 1cocktail, Calories: 370kcal, Carbohydrates: 41g, Protein: 0.3g, Fat: 0.1g, Saturated Fat: 0.02g, Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.02g, Sodium: 19mg, Potassium: 88mg, Fiber: 0.2g, Sugar: 37g, Vitamin A: 28IU, Vitamin C: 17mg, Calcium: 12mg, Iron: 1mg
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Happy Hour Snack Pairing

A bowl of avocado and corn salsa next to a pile of tortilla chips.

Enjoy your elderflower margarita with this fresh and creamy avocado corn salsa and some homemade tortilla chips.

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