The Very BEST Margarita Recipe

Looking for the very best Margarita recipe? Look no further, my friend! When we head out to a restaurant, I am typically a ‘white wine please’ gal. That being said, our favorite Mexican restaurants are the ones whose Margarita recipes have passed THE test. In fact, I would go so far as to say that this is a ‘better than restaurant Margarita recipe!’

I can honestly say, without hesitation, that my dad makes THE BEST MARGARITA! Hands down! No question! After you try it, you’ll be convinced – as I am – that this is the perfect margarita recipe! 

Not that I want to make you feel insecure about our national security, but I’m convinced he honed his bar-tending skills during his twenty-six years in the US Navy. My dad was a submariner, so after six months underwater, they were always ready for a party when they returned home.

I consider myself a bit of a margarita snob because of my dad and his oh-so-perfect margarita recipe. I can’t just order a margarita in a restaurant without interrogating the server about the specific ingredients in their restaurant margarita recipe.

And with Cinco de Mayo coming soon, you will be the go-to bartender with this perfect Margarita recipe! But do yourself a favor and don’t limit yourself to just having this delicious libation once a year for your Cinco de Mayo margarita. Once you’ve tasted this drink’s clean, brisk, and simple flavor, you’ll be spoiled too.

And not for nothing…

this margarita recipe can be easily doubled…or tripled! O.K., the recipe can be easily multiplied!

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what ingredients are in the very best margarita recipe?

In my humble yet educated (through years of Margarita tastings) opinion, the best Margarita recipe has 4 very simple ingredients…Good Tequila, Fresh Lime Juice, Simple Syrup and just a splash of Triple Sec or Cointreau.

Oh, and of course, you need legit Margarita glasses! I have two boxes of these which are perfect for entertaining larger crowds.

what’s the difference between silver and gold tequila?

Let’s talk Tequila a minute…while there are variations within the two types of Tequila, generally, they fall into the Silver or Gold category. Silver, which is the clear, colorless tequila, is usually cleaner and crisper tequila, while the Golds tend to have more of a caramel, earthy tone given that they are aged in barrels. I’m a Silver gal, but that’s just a personal preference; use the tequila of your choice.

And while it definitely takes a bit more time, freshly squeezed limes are the way to go. Depending on your lime, you can get close to 2 ounces out of a large one. I use an electric citrus juicer. If you don’t have time to juice your own, use RealLime instead of limeade.

N&N Tip: Microwave your limes for 20 seconds and then roll them on the counter to help get the juices flowing!

what to serve alongside the very best margaritas?

If you are looking for Mexican-inspired recipes to accompany your Margarita, you might consider my Layered Taco Dip. A match made in Mexican Food heaven!

so, let’s get on to THE VERY BEST MARGARITA RECIPE:

The Very Best Margarita Recipe

Yield: 1 serving

Prep Time: 10 minutes

Total Time: 10 minutes

A fresh and crisp Margarita...just sweet enough but not too sweet.

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Ingredients

• 3 ounces Tequila, Chilled
• 2 ounces Freshly Squeezed Lime Juice, Chilled, (or bottled lime juice)
• 1 ounce Simple Syrup, Chilled, 1 part sugar and 1 part water
• 1/2 ounce Triple Sec or Cointreau

Instructions

1. If you like your rim salted, run a little lime around the edge of your glass and in salt.
2. If you like your Margarita on the rocks: put ice in your glass, mix all ingredients in a cocktail shaker and pour over the ice. Top with a slice of lime.
3. If you like your Margarita chilled but not over ice in your glass: add all ingredients to cocktail shaker, fill with ice, shake for 10-20 seconds and then strain into your glass. Top with a slice of lime.
4. Easily multiplied for larger batches.

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Nutrition Information:

Yield: 1 Serving Size: 1
Amount Per Serving: Calories: 439Total Fat: 0gSaturated Fat: 0gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 0gCholesterol: 0mgSodium: 12mgCarbohydrates: 37gFiber: 0gSugar: 32gProtein: 0g

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Feliz Cinco de Mayo¡

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I sure hope you have time to enjoy this Margarita Recipe! For Cinco de Mayo or anytime, this is the perfect ‘better than restaurant margarita recipe.’

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