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Classic Margarita

Only a handful of ingredients are needed to make these Easy Classic Margaritas at home! No pre-made mixes are required. Enjoy the flavors of fresh squeezed lime juice, orange liquor and your favorite tequila.

Prep Time
5 mins
Total Time
5 mins
Servings: 1
Course: Drinks
Cuisine: Mexican

Ingredients

  • 1 ounce lime juice approximately 1 lime
  • 1 ½ ounces triple sec
  • 1 ½ ounces tequila*
  • ½ ounce agave can sub with simple syrup*
  • ⅛ tsp coarse salt
  • Lime wedges

Instructions

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  1. Combine the ingredients in a drink shaker already filled with ice, or a jar or glass if you don't have one.
  2. Shake, or stir if needed to mix the ingredients together.
  3. Rub a lime wedge over the rim of the glass and dip into coarse salt.
  4. Add ice into the glass
  5. Pour into a glass over ice.
  6. Garnish with a lime wedge on the edge.
  7. Serve immediately and enjoy

Notes

  • Tequila: A good quality silver tequila is typically used in margaritas. But you can use a gold tequila as well. Use whatever you have on hand or prefer. Fewer ingredients does mean that the tequila you choose will stand out.
  • To prepare a simple syrup (in place of agave): heat 1 cup of water to boiling. Stir in 1 cup of sugar. Stir until sugar completely dissolves and liquid is clear. Let cool to room temperature before using in cocktails. 
  • To make a pitcher: Multiply the amounts needed by the servings you are wanting to make (example 6 servings= 6 ounces lime juice, 9 ounces orange liquor, 9 ounces tequila, 3 ounces agave). Stir together, then pour into prepared glasses. 

Nutrition Information

Serving 1 Calories 206kcal (10%) Carbohydrates 13g (4%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 1Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories

% Daily Value*

Serving 1
Calories 206kcal 10%
Carbohydrates 13g 4%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.