Classic Margarita Recipe

Previous This recipe for a Classic Margarita is made with just three ingredients and is my favorite way to make a margarita. To make this adult drink, all you do is shake the ingredients with ice in a cocktail shaker until frosty. To serve, pour the drink into a salt rimmed glass straight up or over ice. Classic Margaritas are great for nights when you are enjoying a Mexican themed meal. Taco Tuesday, Cinco de Mayo, or any time you are getting together with friends is the perfect time to make a margarita! What is a Classic Margarita A classic margarita is an adult beverage made with tequila, orange liquor, and lime juice. The glass usually has a rim of coarse salt and the beverage can be shaken with ice, frozen, or served straight up (without ice). It is usually served in a margarita glass, but it can also be served in a rocks glass, wine glass, or any glass convenient for you to serve it in! While its origin isn’t exactly pinned down, it certainly seems to have Mexican roots and is popular to serve in Mexican restaurants.  What You Need To Make A Classic Margarita Recipe As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases. This post contains affiliate links. Tequila, I would choose a good tequila. My tequila of choice is Patron. It is super smooth going down, not at all harsh. However, Patron is pricey, so if your serving more than a couple of people, a more affordable tequila such as Milagro Silver or Jose Cuervo Blue Agave (pictured), or Sauza Silver. Juice from fresh limes are best to use when making a margarita. I do not recommend buying bottled lime juice. Orange Liquor, I highly recommend Cointreau as I like the flavor better. It also has a higher concentration of alcohol compared to Triple Sec (which you can use in place of the Cointreau). Cocktail Shaker, I like to use a stainless steel cocktail shaker and measuring jigger. Citrus reamer, this wooden citrus reamer is my favorite! Ice cubes Tips and Substitutions Make sure the limes you buy are bright green and heavy in your hand. Squeeze the lime between your thumb and fingers. If the lime gives a little, then it is ripe and should be juicy. A lime that doesn’t give likely is not ripe and won’t have a lot of juice.If you want to cut the alcohol percentage down, substitute triple sec for the Cointreau. Triple sec has about have the alcohol as Cointreau.To make a frozen classic margarita, place 3/4 cup of crushed ice in a blender with the margarita mix and blend until frosty.Substitute a coarse sugar instead of salt to rim the margarita glass.Use a quart glass jar to mix the margarita in if you don’t have a shaker. You will see I did this in my video to improvise as my cocktail shaker was packed away and I couldn’t get to it! Other Drink Recipes To Try Blueberry Basil Cosmopolitan Bloody Mary for One Classic Mojito Pineapple Jalapeno Margarita Sauza Southwest Margarita Strawberry Mojito Strawberry Vodka Mojito Vanilla Dark and Stormy Watermelon Lime Berry Sangria Watermelon Mojitos *If you made this Classic Margarita Recipe, please give it a star rating* Classic Margarita Recipe A classic tequila drink made with fresh lime juice and cointreau. 0 from 0 votes Print Pin Rate Course: BeveragesCuisine: MexicanKeyword: Classic Margarita Recipe Prep Time: 5 minutesTotal Time: 5 minutes Servings: 3 Calories: 258kcal Author: Shelby Law Ruttan Ingredients6 ounces tequila4 ounces Cointreau3 ounces lime juice freshly squeezed (about 2 limes)margarita salt (optional)½ lime sliced into 3 sections InstructionsRun a lime wedge around the outer rims of 2 rocks glasses. Dip the rim of the glasses in salt. Fill with ice and set aside Combine the tequila, Cointreau, and lime juice in a shaker. Shake for to combine liquid. Pour over ice in glasses. Video Notes Tips and Substitutions Make sure the limes you buy are bright green and heavy in your hand. Squeeze the lime between your thumb and fingers. If the lime gives a little, then it is ripe and should be juicy. A lime that doesn’t give likely is not ripe and won’t have a lot of juice. If you want to cut the alcohol percentage down, substitute triple sec for the Cointreau. Triple sec has about have the alcohol as Cointreau. To make a frozen margarita, place 3/4 cup of crushed ice in a blender with the margarita mix and blend until frosty. Substitute a coarse sugar instead of salt to rim the margarita glass. Use a quart glass jar to mix the margarita in if you don’t have a shaker. You will see I did this in my video to improvise as my cocktail shaker was packed away and I couldn’t get to it! NutritionServing: 3g | Calories: 258kcal | Carbohydrates: 16g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 1g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 4mg | Potassium: 57mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 13g | Vitamin A: 20IU | Vitamin C: 12mg | Calcium: 8mg | Iron: 1mg Leave A Comment Cancel reply Recipe Rating Recipe Rating Comment Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment. This site uses Akismet to reduce spam. Learn how your comment data is processed.