5 from 9 votes
Triple Sec Margarita
A good Margarita needs no frills: just high-quality tequila, triple sec, and the freshest citrus juice. Simple syrup is optional, and use a blend of lemon and lime for deeper flavors.
Prep Time
10 mins
Total Time
10 mins
Servings:
4
cocktails (8 oz each)
Calories:
369 kcal
Course:
Drinks
Cuisine:
American, Mexican
Ingredients
- 8 ounces tequila (1 cup, see note 1)
- 8 ounces triple sec (1 cup, see note 2)
- 6 ounces lemon juice from about 4 lemons (3/4 cup)
- 6 ounces lime juice from about 6 limes (3/4 cup)
- 4 ounces water (1/2 cup)
- 2 ounces simple syrup optional (1/4 cup, see note 3)
- 1/2 cup Margarita salt or kosher salt (see note 4)
- 4 lime for garnish, wedges
Instructions
- In a small pitcher, add tequila, triple sec, lemon juice, lime juice, water, and simple syrup. Stir to combine. Chill in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour.
- In a shallow dish as wide as your serving glass, add Margarita salt (or kosher salt) to 1/4-inch deep. Run a lime wedge around the top of each glass, then dip the top of the glass upside-down into the salt and turn to coat.
- Fill each rimmed glass about half full with ice. Add margarita mixture, garnish with a lime wedge, and serve immediately.
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Notes
- Tequila: Tequila blanco is lighter in body and perfect for making cocktails like this one. Tequila reposado (which means “rested” and is aged in oak for at least 2 months) is ideal for sipping.
- Triple sec: Or any orange-flavored liqueur such as Cointreau or Grand Marnier.
- Simple syrup: To make it yourself, combine 1 cup water and 1 cup sugar in a small saucepan over medium heat. Stir until sugar is dissolved (do not boil). Remove from heat and cool before adding 1 tablespoon (or more to taste) to your cocktail shaker with the other ingredients. Store leftover simple syrup covered in the refrigerator for 3-4 weeks.
- Margarita salt: Homemade margarita salt is fun to make when you’re feeling extra. Or, use kosher salt or even sugar.
- Yield: This recipe makes a batch of 4 cocktails, 8 ounces each.
- Glassware: A Margarita glass is the classic choice, but I love how approachable a lowball glass is for happy hour.
- Bigger batch: To make a larger batch of 8 cocktails, combine 16 ounces (2 cups) tequila, 16 ounces (2 cups) triple sec, 12 ounces (1 1/2 cups) lemon juice, 12 ounces (1 1/2 cups) lime juice, 8 ounces (1 cup) water, and 4 ounces (1/2 cup) simple syrup in a pitcher. Have ice, glassware, a salt-rimming station, and garnishes on hand so guests can help themselves.
- Frozen margarita: Add ice to your blender to taste and blend until slushy (I like about 5 cups of ice).
Nutrition Information
Serving
1cocktail
Calories
369kcal
(18%)
Carbohydrates
37g
(12%)
Protein
1g
(2%)
Fat
1g
(2%)
Saturated Fat
1g
(5%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
(6%)
Monounsaturated Fat
1g
(5%)
Sodium
16mg
(1%)
Potassium
139mg
(3%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
31g
(62%)
Vitamin A
33IU
(1%)
Vitamin C
34mg
(38%)
Calcium
18mg
(2%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4 cocktails (8 oz each)
Amount Per Serving
Calories 369
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1cocktail | |
| Calories | 369kcal | 18% |
| Carbohydrates | 37g | 12% |
| Protein | 1g | 2% |
| Fat | 1g | 2% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Sodium | 16mg | 1% |
| Potassium | 139mg | 3% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 31g | 62% |
| Vitamin A | 33IU | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 34mg | 38% |
| Calcium | 18mg | 2% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.