3 from 3 votes
Easy Margarita From Scratch
A simple and flavorful recipe that's sure to be a favorite.
Servings:
1
Drink
Calories:
281 kcal
Course:
Cocktails
Cuisine:
American, Mexican
Ingredients
- 2 ounces tequila blanco
- 1 ounce triple sec
- 3/4 ounce lime juice fresh
- 3/4 ounce simple syrup optional, to taste
- kosher salt for rim
- lime for garnish, slices
Instructions
- Place kosher salt on a small plate. Run a slice of lime all the way around the rim of a lowball glass, then dip rim in kosher salt. Fill glass with ice and set aside.
- Add all ingredients except for salt to a cocktail shaker filled with ice. Shake vigourously to fully combine and chill. Strain margarita into prepared glass. Garnish with a slice of lime if desired.
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Notes
- To make simple syrup, combine equal parts granulated sugar and water in a sauce pan over low heat, stir until sugar has dissolved. Allow to cool and store in a sealed container in the refrigerator.
Nutrition Information
Serving
1drink
Calories
281kcal
(14%)
Carbohydrates
26g
(9%)
Protein
1g
(2%)
Fat
1g
(2%)
Saturated Fat
1g
(5%)
Sodium
16mg
(1%)
Sugar
25g
(50%)
Vitamin C
6mg
(7%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 1 Drink
Amount Per Serving
Calories 281
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1drink | |
| Calories | 281kcal | 14% |
| Carbohydrates | 26g | 9% |
| Protein | 1g | 2% |
| Fat | 1g | 2% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Sodium | 16mg | 1% |
| Sugar | 25g | 50% |
| Vitamin C | 6mg | 7% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.