What is lime margarita made of?

A classic lime margarita includes lime juice, tequila, orange liqueur, and sweetener. Lime margarita bars take those flavors and bake them into a citrus dessert.

What is a margarita bar?

A margarita bar can mean a drink station where guests mix margaritas with different flavors. In desserts, it also describes treats like lime margarita bars that use the same citrus flavors.

What is the 321 rule for margaritas?

The 321 rule refers to a simple drink ratio. It uses three parts tequila, two parts orange liqueur, and one part lime juice.

What's in a bar margarita?

A bar margarita often includes tequila, lime juice, orange liqueur, and simple syrup or agave. In lime margarita bars, those flavors appear through lime juice, zest, citrus, and sometimes tequila.

Lime Margarita Bars Amazing Tangy Dessert Recipe

Description

These lime margarita bars feature a buttery graham cracker crust topped with a tangy lime filling inspired by a classic margarita. They are bright, citrusy, and perfect for Cinco de Mayo or summer gatherings.

Ingredients

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1 1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs

1/4 cup all purpose flour

7 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted

2 1/4 cups granulated sugar, divided

4 eggs

1/3 cup fresh lime juice (about 5 to 7 limes)

1 teaspoon lime zest

1 tablespoon fresh orange juice

1 tablespoon tequila (optional)

Powdered sugar for dusting

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Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 350°F and line a 9×9 inch baking pan with parchment paper, then lightly grease it.

2. Combine graham cracker crumbs, flour, melted butter, and 1/4 cup sugar until evenly mixed.

3. Press the mixture firmly into the bottom of the pan to form the crust.

4. Bake the crust for about 12 minutes until set.

5. Whisk together the eggs and remaining sugar until blended.

6. Add lime juice, orange juice, lime zest, and tequila if using.

7. Whisk in the flour until the filling is smooth.

8. Pour the filling over the warm crust.

9. Bake for 23 to 25 minutes until the filling is set.

10. Allow the bars to cool completely, dust with powdered sugar, and cut into squares.

Notes

Tequila is optional. Replace it with extra lime or orange juice for a non alcoholic version.

Use fresh lime juice for the best citrus flavor.

Let the bars cool completely before cutting for clean slices.

Store in the refrigerator for up to three days.

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 37 minutes
Category: Dessert
Method: Baking
Cuisine: Mexican Inspired