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The Very Best Margarita Recipe

lynn
A fresh and crisp Margarita...just sweet enough but not too sweet. This recipe is easily multiplied for larger batches. See notes for making a pitcher of Margaritas.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes
Course Beverage Recipes
Cuisine Mexican
Servings 1 serving
Calories 439 kcal

Equipment

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
  • Ice

Instructions
 

  • If you like your rim salted, run a wedge of lime around the edge of your glass and then dip the rim in a plate that has a layer of salt in it.

On the Rocks

  • Fill your shaker halfway full with ice.
  • Add tequila, lime juice, simple syrup, and Triple Sec or Cointreau to the shaker and shake for 15 seconds.
  • Add fresh ice to the serving glass and strain the shaken margarita in the glass.
  • Garnish with a slice of lime.

Chilled, But Not Over Ice

  • Fill your shaker halfway full with ice.
  • Add tequila, lime juice, simple syrup, and Triple Sec or Cointreau to the shaker and shake for 15 seconds.
  • Strain the shaken margarita into the serving glass.
  • Garnish with a slice of lime.

For a Frozen Margarita

  • Combine the tequila, lime juice, simple syrup, and Triple Sec (or Cointreau) in a blender.
  • Add Ice. Depending on how thick you like your frozen Margaritas, start with about 1 to 1.5 cups of ice per serving. Adjust to your preference.
  • Blend until smooth. If the mixture is too thick, you can add a little more lime juice or simple syrup to thin it. If it's too thin, add more ice and blend again.
  • Pour the blended Margarita into the prepared glasses.
  • Garnish with a lime wedge

Notes

To make a pitcher of Margaritas

This recipe will typically serves about 8 people.

Ingredients

  • 24 ounces (3 cups) Tequila
  • 16 ounces (2 cups) Freshly Squeezed Lime Juice
  • 8 ounces (1 cup) Simple Syrup
  • 4 ounces (1/2 cup) Triple Sec or Cointreau

Instructions

  • Into a large (60-ounce)  pitcher, combine the tequila, freshly squeezed lime juice, simple syrup, and Triple Sec or Cointreau.
  • Stir well to blend all the ingredients.
  • Taste and adjust the sweetness or lime if necessary.
  • Once mixed, you can refrigerate the pitcher until ready to serve. This allows the flavors to meld together.
  • Right before serving, if you prefer your Margaritas on the rocks, fill glasses with ice.
  • Pour the Margarita mixture over the ice and garnish each glass with a lime wedge.
  • If you enjoy a salted rim, remember to prepare the glasses ahead of pouring by running a lime wedge around the rim and dipping it in salt.
A pitcher of Margaritas can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 24 hours before serving. It's best to add the ice directly to the glasses rather than the pitcher to prevent dilution over time.

Nutrition

Serving: 1gCalories: 439kcalCarbohydrates: 37gSodium: 12mgSugar: 32g
Keyword alcohol, beverage, cocktail, drinks, margarita, recipe, tequila, triple sec
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