Description
This classic Margarita recipe is a refreshing and zesty cocktail that’s perfect for any occasion. Made with tequila, orange liqueur, fresh lime juice, and a touch of sweetness, it’s a simple and delicious drink that will impress your guests.
Ingredients
Scale
Ingredients:
- 1 ounce blanco or silver tequila
- 1 ounce orange liqueur (like Cointreau, Grand Marnier, or Triple Sec)
- 1 ounce fresh lime juice (plus lime slices for garnish)
- ½ ounce agave nectar or simple syrup (plus more to taste)
- Ice
- Lime wedge and coarse salt (for the glass rim (optional))
Instructions
- Salt the rim of the glass (optional): Rub a lime wedge around the rim of a rocks glass. Fill a small plate with coarse salt. Dip the glass into the salt to coat the rim. Fill with ice.
- Place the tequila, orange liqueur, lime juice, and agave in a cocktail shaker with ice: Shake and strain into the glass. Taste and stir in more agave nectar, if desired. Garnish with lime slices and serve.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Drinks
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cocktail
- Calories: Approximately 200
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 1mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: Margarita, Cocktail, Tequila, Lime, Drink, Refreshing
