How To Make A Classic 3-2-1 Margarita

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  • Prep Time

    10 mins

  • Total Time

    10 mins

  • Servings

    3 servings

  • Calories

    296 kcal

  • Course

    Cocktails

  • Cuisine

    Mexican

How To Make A Classic 3-2-1 Margarita

A classic margarita, served on the rocks. Recipe slightly adapted from Chow.com. (Nutritional value is for agave syrup)

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Ingredients

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  • 6 ounces tequila 3 parts
  • 4 ounces orange liqueur 2 parts (triple sec, Grand Marnier or Cointreau
  • 2 ounces fresh lime juice 1 part
  • 2 Tablespoons simple syrup or agave nectar (or to taste)
  • Kosher salt for rims of glasses
  • fresh lime slices for garnish
  • Optional: zest of lime
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Instructions

  1. FIll a cocktail shaker with ice. Mix 3 parts tequila, 2 parts orange liqueur and 1 part lime juice, simple syrup, to taste and zest of one lime, if desired. Shake well.
  2. Rub a wedge of lime around the rim of a rocks glass. Coat rim with kosher salt. Fill glasses with ice.
  3. Strain margaritas into glasses and garnish with lime slices.

Notes

  • Use the above ratio to make a pitcher or a single margarita.
  • Fresh lime juice is best.
  • Coarse or kosher salt is best for lining the rim of the glasses.

Nutrition Information

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Serving 1serving Calories 296kcal (15%) Carbohydrates 24g (8%) Protein 0.1g (0%) Fat 0.2g (0%) Saturated Fat 0.04g (0%) Polyunsaturated Fat 0.04g Monounsaturated Fat 0.01g Sodium 5mg (0%) Potassium 35mg (1%) Fiber 0.1g (0%) Sugar 22g (44%) Vitamin A 9IU (0%) Vitamin C 8mg (9%) Calcium 3mg (0%) Iron 0.1mg (1%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 3servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 296 kcal

% Daily Value*

Serving 1serving
Calories 296kcal 15%
Carbohydrates 24g 8%
Protein 0.1g 0%
Fat 0.2g 0%
Saturated Fat 0.04g 0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.04g 0%
Monounsaturated Fat 0.01g 0%
Sodium 5mg 0%
Potassium 35mg 1%
Fiber 0.1g 0%
Sugar 22g 44%
Vitamin A 9IU 0%
Vitamin C 8mg 9%
Calcium 3mg 0%
Iron 0.1mg 1%

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

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