Margarita Recipe
A great margarita needs three things: tequila, orange liqueur and fresh lime juice. Shake it hard with plenty of ice, salt the rim if you like, and you have a bright, sour patio classic.
Ingredients
- 2 oz (60 ml) blanco (silver) tequila
- 1 oz (30 ml) orange liqueur, such as triple sec
- 1 oz (30 ml) fresh lime juice
- Optional: ¼–½ oz (7–15 ml) agave syrup
- Lime wedge and coarse salt, for the rim
- Ice
Method
- Rub a lime wedge around half the rim of the glass and dip it in coarse salt.
- Add the tequila, orange liqueur, lime juice and agave syrup (if using) to a shaker with ice.
- Shake hard for about 15 seconds, until the shaker is very cold.
- Strain into the glass, over fresh ice if you're using a rocks glass.
- Garnish with a lime wheel.
Tips & variations
- Blanco tequila gives the brightest, most citrusy margarita. Reposado adds softer, oaky notes.
- Look for "100% agave" on the tequila label.
- For a pitcher of eight, mix 2 cups tequila, 1 cup orange liqueur and 1 cup lime juice. Shake each serving with ice so it's properly chilled and diluted.
Photo is illustrative.
Please enjoy responsibly. One standard drink is 43 ml (1.5 oz) of spirits. Know your pours, eat something, and plan a safe ride home.