Description
The Classic Margarita is a refreshing and tangy cocktail featuring a perfectly balanced blend of tequila blanco, fresh lime juice, orange liqueur, and simple syrup. Ideal for any occasion, this easy-to-make drink delivers vibrant flavors with a salted rim and a beautiful garnish, making it a timeless favorite that’s quick to prepare and endlessly satisfying.
Ingredients
Scale
Ingredients
- 2 oz Tequila Blanco (100% agave)
- 1 oz Fresh Lime Juice
- 1 oz Orange Liqueur (Triple Sec or Cointreau)
- ½ oz Simple Syrup
- Coarse Salt for Rimming Glass
- Ice Cubes
Instructions
- Prepare Your Glass: Run a lime wedge around the rim of your glass, then dip it into coarse salt to create the classic salted edge that enhances each sip.
- Combine Ingredients in a Shaker: Add 2 ounces of tequila blanco, 1 ounce of fresh lime juice, 1 ounce of orange liqueur, and ½ ounce of simple syrup into a cocktail shaker filled with ice.
- Shake Vigorously: Seal the shaker and shake vigorously for about 15 seconds until the mixture is well-chilled and slightly diluted, blending the flavors perfectly.
- Strain and Serve: Strain the cocktail into your prepared glass filled with fresh ice cubes. This keeps the drink crisp and refreshingly cool.
- Garnish and Enjoy: Add a lime wheel or wedge on the rim for a beautiful, aromatic finishing touch that also invites your guests to enjoy every detail.
Notes
- Use fresh lime juice for brightness and natural acidity.
- Choose high-quality 100% agave tequila blanco for smoothness and authentic flavor.
- Adjust the amount of simple syrup to balance sweetness and tartness to your preference.
- Pre-chill your glass in the freezer to keep your margarita colder for longer.
- Shake just enough to chill and mix without excessively watering down the cocktail.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Cocktail
- Method: Shaking
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cocktail
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg