Olive Garden Italian Margartia
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
2 mins
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Cook Time
3 mins
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Servings
1
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Calories
323 kcal
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Course
Drinks
Olive Garden Italian Margartia
Description
The Olive Garden Italian Margarita uses tequila as its base spirit, joined by the orange-flavored triple sec and fresh orange juice for brightness, and sour mix for a tart balance. The margarita glass is rimmed with lime and sugar, adding sweetness and acidity. The cocktail mixture is shaken with ice and served over ice for a refreshing chilled drink experience.
The amaretto is served alongside in a cordial glass and recommended to be poured into the margarita just before drinking, introducing an almond-flavored depth that complements the citrus and tequila. This layering creates a nuanced and somewhat sweet variation on a classic margarita.
This cocktail is suitable as a casual drinking option or paired with light meals. Rimming the glass with sugar and lime enhances the overall flavor contrast. The recipe uses Jose Cuervo Blanco tequila or similar to maintain authenticity in flavor.
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 ounces tequila you can use your favorite tequila, Jose Cuervo Blanco brand
- 1 ounce triple sec
- 1 ounce orange juice
- 3 ounces sour mix
- 1 ounce amaretto this is served alongside the margarita
- sugar for rim
- orange slice
- lime slice
Instructions
- Cut two lime wedges and rim the margarita glass with one lime slice. Dip the wet margarita glass into a dish filled with sugar. Save the other lime wedge for garnish.
- Fill a boston shaker with tequila, triple sec, orange juice, sour mix, and shake. Pour into a margarita glass full of ice.
- Service with a cordial glass full of amaretto, it’s recommended to pour the amaretto inside the margarita glass before serving.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 1Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 323 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 323kcal | 16% |
| Carbohydrates | 31g | 10% |
| Protein | 1g | 2% |
| Fat | 1g | 2% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Sodium | 21mg | 1% |
| Potassium | 75mg | 2% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 30g | 60% |
| Vitamin A | 57IU | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 14mg | 16% |
| Calcium | 4mg | 0% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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Overall Rating
5
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