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How To Make A Classic 3-2-1 Margarita
The classic 3-2-1 margarita balances tequila, orange liqueur, and fresh lime juice in a 3:2:1 ratio with the addition of simple syrup for sweetness. Salted glass rims and lime garnishes complement the bright, citrus-forward cocktail. The ingredients are shaken with ice then strained over fresh ice for a crisp, refreshing drink with measured balance of flavors.
Prep Time
10 mins
Total Time
10 mins
Servings:
3
servings
Calories:
296 kcal
Course:
Cocktails
Cuisine:
Mexican
Ingredients
- 6 ounces tequila 3 parts
- 4 ounces orange liqueur 2 parts (triple sec, Grand Marnier or Cointreau
- 2 ounces lime juice 1 part, fresh
- 2 Tablespoons simple syrup or to taste, or agave nectar
- kosher salt for rims of glasses
- lime fresh, slices, for garnish
- lime zest, optional
Instructions
- 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.
- Rub a wedge of lime around the rim of a rocks glass. Coat rim with kosher salt. Fill glasses with ice.
- Strain margaritas into glasses and garnish with lime slices.
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Notes
- The 3-2-1 ratio can be used to scale the recipe for pitchers or single cocktails with consistent flavor.
- Use fresh lime juice for the best citrus brightness and flavor.
- Coarse or kosher salt works best for rimming glasses and enhancing the margarita's taste.
Nutrition Information
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%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 3 servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 296
% 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.