Margarita Recipe
This classic margarita recipe is crisp, citrusy, and bar-worthy. Made with silver tequila, lime juice, and orange liqueur—it’s the perfect drink for taco night or happy hour.
Equipment
- Cocktail shaker
- - Measuring jigger
- Serving glass
- Citrus juicer (optional)
- - Salt plate or shallow dish
Ingredients
- - 1.5 oz silver tequila
- - 1 oz orange liqueur Cointreau, Triple Sec, or Grand Marnier
- - 0.75 oz fresh lime juice
- - Optional: 0.25–0.5 oz agave nectar or simple syrup to taste
- - Ice cubes
- - Lime wedge for rim
- - Coarse salt for rimming glass
Instructions
- Rub lime wedge around the glass rim and dip into coarse salt.
- In a shaker, add tequila, orange liqueur, lime juice, and optional sweetener.
- Add ice and shake vigorously for about 10 seconds.
- Fill prepared glass with ice and strain margarita mix over it.
- Garnish with a lime slice and serve immediately.
Notes
- Always use fresh lime juice for best results.
- Add sweetener to balance tartness, if desired.
- For a frozen version, blend ingredients with a cup of ice.
- Add sweetener to balance tartness, if desired.
- For a frozen version, blend ingredients with a cup of ice.