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July 15, 2025

Fridays are meant for margaritas, especially during these stay-home orders. While I’ve been doing my best to only have cocktails (or drinks of any kind) on the weekends, my Friday routine has included kicking things off with a Skinny Margarita. I’ve been squeezing whatever citrus I have on-hand to create everything from Blood Orange Margaritas to a more tart Grapefruit Margarita. There hasn’t been a single, consistent recipe … until now, when I’ve started to make things even more interesting. My Friday Margarita – Spritzer Style, features a good amount of fresh-squeezed lime juice (obviously) and a surprising, heavy splash of sauerkraut brine. Yes, you read that right. It’s for gut health and balance, or at least that’s what I tell myself as I shake up a boozy batch.

Friday Margarita – Spritzer Style
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From Shannon Bradley
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Friday Margarita – Spritzer Style

Ingredients

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Wheat and 1 other allergen identified

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Instructions

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Add ice to a shaker with tequila, fresh lime juice, triple sec, Firefly tonic or brine and simple syrup (if using). Put on lid and shake for about 1 minute, until very well mixed.
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Use one of the juiced limes to run around the rim of two 12- to 16-ounce glasses of your choice. Dip in Firefly’s Cortido Salt to rim the top of the glass. Fill glasses with ice and split cocktail base between the two glasses.
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Top each with 4 to 6 ounces of sparkling mineral water, give them a quick stir and serve with a lime slice or wedge.

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First time making margaritas at home and it was super fun!

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Pesto & Potatoes

Hi, I’m Reed Dunn, the home cook, food blogger and photographer behind Pesto & Potatoes. This is where I share fresh, seasonal plant-based and pescatarian recipes to inspire you in the kitchen and make answering “what’s for dinner?” a little easier.

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