Margarita
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Margarita
Description
The Margarita is a classic cocktail combining tequila and citrus flavors balanced by the sweet and sour mix and orange-flavored triple sec. This recipe offers steps to make a single drink or a larger pitcher for gatherings, allowing easy scaling. The sweet and sour mix is prepared by dissolving sugar in water and adding fresh lime and lemon juices, providing fresh acidity and a controlled sweetness.
The cocktail is shaken or stirred with ice, then strained into a glass rimmed with coarse salt and freshly squeezed lime wedges. The salt rim adds a savory contrast to the bright citrus notes. The use of fresh lime garnish brightens the presentation and complements the drink's flavor.
The recipe notes highlight storing the pre-mixed margarita in the refrigerator for up to 7 to 10 days, facilitating advance preparation for events. A jar or glass with a lid can be used to mix the cocktail if a shaker is unavailable, providing versatile serving options. The focus is on balancing flavors with quality ingredients and fresh citrus to achieve the cocktail's characteristic tang.
Ingredients
Single Margarita
- 1 1/2 oz tequila
- 1 1/2 oz sweet and sour
- 3/4 oz triple sec
- 1/8 tsp salt for rimming glasses, coarse
- lime wedges
Pitcher of Margaritas (6 margaritas)
- 1 1/4 c. tequila
- 1 1/2 c. sweet and sour mix
- 1/2 c. triple sec
- 1/4 c. salt for rimming glasses, coarse
- lime wedges
Sweet and Sour Mix
- 2 c. water
- 1 c. sugar
- 1/2 c. lime juice about 7 small limes, fresh
- 1/2 c. lemon juice about 2 medium lemons, fresh
Instructions
Sweet and Sour Mix
- Simmer water and granulated sugar over medium heat until it is fully dissolved. Pour it into a jar and let it come to room temperature. Add lemon juice and lime juice. Store it in a sealed container for a week or for up to a month in the freezer.
Pitcher of Margaritas (6 margaritas)
- To make a pitcher combine all ingredients in a large pitcher and serve over ice.
- Single Margarita
- To make a single cocktail, combine the ingredients in a drink shaker filled with ice, or a jar or glass if you don’t have one. Shake or stir, to mix ingredients together.
- Rub a lime wedge over the rim of the glass and dip into coarse salt. Add ice into the glass.
- Pour margarita into a glass over ice. Garnish with a lime wedge on the edge.
- Serve immediately.
Notes
- You can prepare this margarita mix ahead and store it in a sealed container in the fridge for up to 7 to 10 days.
- If you don’t have a cocktail shaker, shake the ingredients in a jar with a lid or stir them directly in a serving glass with ice.
- Use fresh lime wedges for garnishing and rimming the glass with coarse salt to enhance the drink’s flavor.
Nutrition Information
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Serving: 1Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 278 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 278kcal | 14% |
| Carbohydrates | 38g | 13% |
| Protein | 1g | 2% |
| Fat | 1g | 2% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Sodium | 27mg | 1% |
| Sugar | 38g | 76% |
| Iron | 1.5mg | 8% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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