5 from 165 votes
The Perfect Margarita
The Perfect Margarita blends fresh squeezed lime and orange juices with tequila and orange liqueur, creating a balanced citrus cocktail with a salty rim. Shaking the ingredients with ice chills and dilutes the drink slightly, enhancing its refreshing character. Rimmed with salt or spicy seasoning, the drink gains a contrasting savory note that complements the bright, tangy flavors. Garnished with lime wedges, it’s a classic choice for those who enjoy a clean, citrus-forward cocktail.
Servings:
2
Calories:
247 kcal
Course:
Drinks, Cocktails
Cuisine:
Mexican
Ingredients
- ½ c lime fresh squeezed juice
- ¼ c orange juice fresh squeezed
- 4 oz tequila
- 2 oz orange liqueur Grand Marnier or Triple Sec
- 1 lime cut into wedges for rim and garnish
- kosher salt Try mixing Tajin or other chili powder into your salt for a spicy rim!, in a saucer
Instructions
- Run a lime wedge around the rim of 2 large glasses then dip rims into the saucer of salt then fill glasses with ice.
- In an ice filled cocktail shaker, add juices, tequila and orange liqueur and shake until icy cold and well mixed. Pour into ice filled glasses and garnish with another lime wedge. Salud!
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Notes
- Use fresh squeezed juices and quality tequila for the best flavor.
- Chill the cocktail well by shaking with plenty of ice before serving over fresh ice.
- Add chili powder or Tajin seasoning to the salt rim for a spicy twist.
- Due to strong alcohol content, limit serving to one drink per person.
Nutrition Information
Calories
247kcal
(12%)
Carbohydrates
17g
(6%)
Protein
1g
(2%)
Fat
1g
(2%)
Saturated Fat
1g
(5%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
(6%)
Monounsaturated Fat
1g
(5%)
Sodium
4mg
(0%)
Potassium
142mg
(3%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
13g
(26%)
Vitamin A
92IU
(2%)
Vitamin C
34mg
(38%)
Calcium
12mg
(1%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 2 Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 247
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 247kcal | 12% |
| Carbohydrates | 17g | 6% |
| Protein | 1g | 2% |
| Fat | 1g | 2% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Sodium | 4mg | 0% |
| Potassium | 142mg | 3% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 13g | 26% |
| Vitamin A | 92IU | 2% |
| Vitamin C | 34mg | 38% |
| Calcium | 12mg | 1% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.