Margarita Recipe
This classic Margarita recipe is so simple and yields a tequila cocktail that is balanced in flavor. Use fresh lime juice, tequila, and your favorite orange liqueur!
Servings 1 serving
Calories 269kcal
Equipment
- Margarita, coupe, or rocks glass
- Citrus juicer
- cocktail shaker
Ingredients
- 2 ounces blanco tequila (60mL)
- 1 ounce orange liqueur (Grand Marnier, Triple Sec, or Cointreau)
- 1 ounce fresh lime juice
- ½ to 1 ounce agave syrup or simple syrup (optional)
- Salt for rim, (optional)
Instructions
- To salt the glass rim, run a lime wedge around the top of the glass. Put the salt on a small plate, turn the glass upside down, and dip the rim to coat with salt.
- Fill the cocktail glass with ice.
- In a cocktail shaker, combine the tequila, orange liqueur, lime juice, and ½ ounce agave or simple syrup, if using. Fill halfway with ice.
- Shake vigorously until very cold, about 20 seconds. Add more agave or simple syrup if you like.
- Strain into the prepared glass and garnish with a lime slice or wedge.
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Notes
- The agave or simple syrup is optional. It helps to balance the tart lime juice and bite from the tequila. If you use high-quality, smooth tequila or don’t like sweet drinks, feel free to leave it out!
- This can also be served in a chilled glass if you prefer to shake and strain the margarita without serving it over ice.
Nutrition
Serving: 1drink | Calories: 269kcal | Carbohydrates: 22g | Protein: 0.2g | Fat: 0.2g | Saturated Fat: 0.03g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.04g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.01g | Sodium: 4mg | Potassium: 43mg | Fiber: 0.1g | Sugar: 19g | Vitamin A: 14IU | Vitamin C: 11mg | Calcium: 4mg | Iron: 0.1mg