Absolut lime vodkarita
A vodka margarita that’s truly subLIME!
Written by: Scott vAn Dort
The Absolut Lime Vodkarita pays tribute to the classic margarita, with one major zesty twist – it’s made with Absolut Lime, our incredible lime-flavored vodka instead of tequila! And it’s amazing. But hey, don’t just take our word for it…
“It’s one of the best drinks to showcase the true lime flavor of Absolut Lime,” says Ricardo ‘Rico’ Dynan, Bartender and Absolut Global Brand Ambassador.
Ingredients
- 45 ml Absolut Lime
- 20 ml Lime Juice
- 15 ml Agave Syrup
- Kosher Salt
- Ice Cubes
What You’ll Need
- Citrus Press
- Boston Shaker
- Knife
- Saucer
- Jigger
- Hawthorne Strainer
- Rocks Glass
How to Mix
- Cut a lime in half and use a citrus press to juice the halves.
- Use a jigger to measure and pour 20 ml lime juice into the smaller tin of a Boston shaker.
- Measure and add 15 ml agave syrup.
- Add 45 ml Absolut Lime.
- Pour kosher salt onto a small saucer.
- Rub a lime wedge around the rim of a rocks glass, then dip the glass into the kosher salt.
- Fill the now salt-rimmed rocks glass with ice cubes.
- Add ice cubes to the shaker, then connect the two shaker tins.
- Shake vigorously until the shaker tins are frosty on the outside.
- Separate the shaker tins and place a Hawthorne strainer over the larger shaker tin.
- Pour the mixture into your glass. Sip and enjoy!
Add a twist
- If you’re looking for ways to mix up your vodkarita, then, hands down, one of the best vodkaritas around is the Absolut Watermelon Vodkarita, which combines Absolut Watermelon, fresh watermelon juice, triple sec, lime juice and simple syrup. Oh yeah!
It’s sweet, juicy and one of the best summer drinks around!
- If you’re feeling adventurous, then check out the Absolut Wild Berri Vodkarita. Where the Watermelon Vodkarita delivers summer vibes, the Absolut Wild Berri Vodkarita takes you on a berry foraging forest adventure!
It follows the same recipe as the one on this page but uses our
wild berry flavored vodka instead, garnished with a couple of fresh blackberries for very berry vodkarita!
Common questions
Still looking for tips and inspiration for Lime Vodkarita? We’ll leave you with these common questions.
A margarita that’s made with vodka instead of tequila is known as a vodkarita. And a great example of a vodkarita is the one you’re looking at right now – the Absolut Lime Vodkarita!
A vodkarita follows the same drink recipe as a margarita but substitutes tequila with vodka!
Absolutely. Agave syrup has a distinct, mild sweetness with subtle earthy notes, native to Mexico, making it a classic choice for Margaritas. However, if you’re aiming to balance out the lime juice with a sweetener, simple syrup works just as well.
“If you love lime, this is the drink for you!”
Ricardo 'Rico' Dynan, Absolut Global Brand Ambassador
