Passion Fruit–Mint Margarita

Name: Passion Fruit–Mint Margarita
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Ingredients: Coarse sea or kosher salt; 1 lime wedge; 8 large fresh mint leaves; 3/4 oz. fresh lime juice; 1/4 oz. light agave nectar; 2 oz. 100-percent blue agave silver tequila; 1/2 oz. Cointreau or triple sec

By Barbara ChernetzPublished: Jul 9, 2012

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Passion fruit and bright mint come together to create a sweet, tangy, and refreshing cocktail experience.

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Directions

1. Step 1Pour an even layer of salt on a plate. Rub the rim of an 8-ounce rocks glass or tumbler with lime wedge and invert glass into salt to coat rim.
2. Step 2Combine mint, lime juice, agave nectar, and passion-fruit nectar in a 2-cup cocktail shaker. Using a muddler or pestle, gently muddle mixture.
3. Step 3Fill the shaker halfway with ice, then add tequila and Cointreau. Cover and shake well until shaker is frosty and cold.
4. Step 4Fill prepared glass with ice. Strain margarita into it and garnish with a sprig of mint.