Love the idea of a margarita but not a tequila fan? This Vodka Margarita is the answer.
With all the refreshing taste of a classic margarita, this simple marg subs out the tequila for vodka and adds some bubbles, for a crisp cocktail that works perfectly on taco night. (If this is up your alley, see this Vodka Sour next!).
Complete with a tajin rim, this simple yet bold margarita made with vodka brings tons of flavor with minimal effort. Something that, as a time-strapped mom who likes to kickback with a great drink, I truly appreciate!
Vodka Margarita Ingredient Highlights
I highly recommend using fresh lime for the best flavor. You should get all the juice you need out of 1 lime, but you may want to use a second one for garnish.
Agave is the traditional sweetener used in margaritas, but you could also use honey or simple syrup in a pinch.
This cocktail has tons of fresh flavor and is best off with a non-flavored vodka to allow those flavors to shine!
That being said, if you have a citrus-flavored vodka, that will work here in a pinch. I used Tower Vodka for this cocktail and loved it!
I use sparkling water here because it’s mild and allows the flavor of the triple sec and lime juice to really shine. However, if you’re a fan of club soda or tonic water, you can use either one of those in lieu of sparkling water.
How I Make a Vodka Margarita
I do recommend using a cocktail shaker for this recipe to help integrate all the ingredients together. That being said, shaking up carbonated drinks is never a good idea.
It will probably be a mess and it does tend to flatten it and cause you to lose those refreshing bubbles!
Use the cocktail shaker just to mix up the vodka, triple sec, lime juice, and agave, add that to a glass, and finish it off with your sparkling water.
This part is optional, but if you want the ultimate margarita with vodka experience, it’s highly recommended! It’s simple to do. Just wet the rim of your glass with lime and then dip it into Tajin or salt.
You can put the Tajin on a plate, in a shallow bowl, or easiest of all—use a cocktail rimmer. I love using Tajin here—it’s such a great addition of salt and spice to the otherwise sweet margarita.
Simple Sparkling Vodka Margarita
SAVE RECIPE TO COLLECTION PIN PRINT RATEEquipment
- Cocktail Rimmer (optional)
Ingredients
- 2 ounces vodka
- ½ ounce triple sec
- 1 ounce lime juice (1 oz usually = juice of 1 lime)
- ½ ounce agave nectar
- ½ cup ice
- 1 ounce sparkling water
- lime wedge for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Use a lime wedge to wet the rim of a lowball glass and dip it in salt or Tajin. Add some ice to your glass.½ cup ice
- Add vodka, triple sec, lime juice, and agave to a cocktail shaker with more ice and shake for about 30 seconds.2 ounces vodka, ½ ounce triple sec, 1 ounce lime juice, ½ ounce agave nectar
- Pour the contents of the cocktail shaker into your glass and then top off with sparkling water.1 ounce sparkling water
- Garnish with a lime wedge and enjoy cold.lime wedge for garnish
Pro Tips
- Use unflavored vodka and fresh lime juice for the best results.
- If you prefer tonic water or club soda, you can substitute it for sparkling water.
- 1 fluid ounce = 2 tablespoons
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