Classic Margarita

This is an iconic cocktail around the world that’s quick and easy to make, everyone loves margaritas, and it’s perfect for your gatherings and events! This refreshing classic comes together with just a few ingredients.

While there are many variations and flavors of margaritas, nothing is the classic original. A margarita is refreshing and delicious, ideal for all occasions, although the variations give us an infinity of flavor options.

Margarita Recipe

The only things you need for this easy and delicious recipe are good tequila, triple sec, fresh lime juice, and optional agave syrup. Simply combine ingredients in a cocktail shaker with ice, shake gently, stir into a glass rimmed with salt and enjoy!

How to Salt a Rim

The salty rim of margarita glass is a classic touch. Using a lime wedge, run it around the rim of the glass, then dip the rim in salt.

How to Make a Margarita

1. Prep your glass by running a fresh lime wedge around the rim and dipping it in salt.
2. Add ice to your glass followed by about an ounce and a half of tequila and sweet and sour mix, and 1 ½ ounce triple sec.
3. Stir gently and finish the presentation by adding a lime wedge.

Try this others recipes Kiwi-jalapeño Margarita, and Pineapple Margarita. These are other variations of the classic margarita that you will love!

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Classic Margarita

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This is an iconic cocktail around the world that's quick and easy to make, everyone loves margaritas, and it's perfect for your gatherings and events! This refreshing classic comes together with just a few ingredients.

Prep Time 7 minutes

Total Time 7 minutes

Ingredients

• 1 ½ Tequila
• ½ Triple sec
• 1 ounce Lime juice
• 2 Teaspoon Agave syrup (optional)
• 2 Teaspoon salt (to rim the glass)
• 1 Lime wedge for garnish

Instructions

1. Prep your glass by running a fresh lime wedge around the rim and dipping it in salt.
2. Add ice to your glass followed by about an ounce and a half of tequila and sweet and sour mix, and 1 ½ ounce triple sec.
3. Stir gently and finish the presentation by adding a lime wedge.

Notes

How to Salt a Rim

The salty rim of a margarita glass is a
classic touch. Using a lime wedge, run it around the rim of the glass, then dip
the rim in salt.

Nutrition Information

Yield

1

Serving Size

1
Amount Per Serving Calories 260Total Fat 0gSaturated Fat 0gTrans Fat 0gUnsaturated Fat 0gCholesterol 0mgSodium 4233mgCarbohydrates 24gFiber 2gSugar 15gProtein 1g