The Best Classic Margarita Recipe
Master the art of blending tangy, sweet, and zesty in perfect harmony to produce the unforgettable taste of the Best Classic Margarita.
Servings 1
Calories 225kcal
Ingredients
- 2 oz. tequila preferably silver or blanco
- 1 oz. triple sec Cointreau or Grand Marnier
- 1 oz. fresh lime juice
- salt for rimming the glass optional
- lime wedges for garnish optional
Instructions
- Run a lime wedge around the rim of a chilled margarita or rocks glass. Dip the rim into a shallow dish filled with salt.
- In a cocktail shaker filled with ice, combine tequila, triple sec, and lime juice.
- Shake the ingredients well until the shaker feels cold to the touch, usually 15-20 seconds.
- Strain the mixture into the prepared glass filled with ice.
- Garnish with a lime wedge (optional)
Notes
- Don't do your margarita a disservice by picking up low-quality alcohol. Go for brands that are 100% agave tequila and premium triple sec like Cointreau or Grand Marnier.
- Shake the cocktail shaker until it feels significantly cold. Once it hits that magic temperature, your ingredients will be well mixed and your Margarita should stay cold for the duration of the drink.
- When rimming your glass with salt, try to get salt only on the outside of the glass. That way, the salt won't dribble into your drink and over-salt it. I also recommend coarse salt and not table salt; it provides a more pleasing crunch with each sip.
- Sure, the lime garnish looks cool and fancy, but it also adds a fresh aroma that heightens the drink's overall sensory experience, so don't forget it!
Nutrition
Calories: 225kcal | Carbohydrates: 12g | Protein: 0.1g | Fat: 0.1g | Saturated Fat: 0.03g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.04g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.01g | Sodium: 3mg | Potassium: 43mg | Fiber: 0.1g | Sugar: 10g | Vitamin A: 14IU | Vitamin C: 9mg | Calcium: 4mg | Iron: 0.1mg