Description
This classic Margarita recipe is a refreshing and tangy cocktail, perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 oz Tequila (Blanco or Reposado)
- 1 oz Fresh Lime Juice
- 0.75 oz Orange Liqueur (Cointreau or Triple Sec)
- 0.5 oz Agave Nectar (optional, to taste)
- Lime wedge, for garnish
- Salt, for rim (optional)
Instructions
- If desired, rim a chilled Margarita glass with salt. To do this, run a lime wedge around the rim of the glass, then dip the rim into a shallow plate of salt.
- Combine tequila, fresh lime juice, orange liqueur, and agave nectar (if using) in a cocktail shaker filled with ice.
- Shake well until thoroughly chilled, about 15-20 seconds.
- Strain the mixture into the prepared Margarita glass filled with fresh ice.
- Garnish with a lime wedge.
Notes
- Adjust the amount of agave nectar to your preferred sweetness.
- For a spicier Margarita, add a slice of jalapeño to the shaker.
- Experiment with different types of tequila to find your favorite.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Drinks
- Method: Shaken
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cocktail
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 10mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: Margarita, Tequila, Cocktail, Lime, Orange Liqueur