Classic Margarita Recipe
This easy margarita recipe combines silver tequila, orange liqueur, and fresh lime juice for the perfect balance of tart, sweet, and salty. Great for single servings or a party pitcher!
Equipment
- - Cocktail shaker
- - Measuring jigger
- - Citrus juicer
- - Salt dish or plate
- - Serving glasses
Ingredients
- - **For One Serving:**
- - 1.5 oz silver tequila 100% agave
- - 1 oz orange liqueur Cointreau, Triple Sec, or Grand Marnier
- - 0.75 oz fresh lime juice
- - Optional: 0.5 oz agave nectar or simple syrup for sweetness
- - Ice cubes
- - Lime wedge for garnish
- - Coarse salt for the rim
- - **For a Pitcher 8 Servings:**
- - 3 cups silver tequila
- - 2 cups orange liqueur
- - 1.5 cups fresh lime juice
- - Optional: 1/4–1/2 cup agave nectar or simple syrup to taste
- - Ice
- - Lime slices and salt for rimming glasses
Instructions
- ### For a Single Margarita:
- Run a lime wedge around the glass rim and dip into coarse salt.
- In a shaker, combine tequila, orange liqueur, lime juice, and sweetener (if using).
- Add ice and shake vigorously for 10–15 seconds.
- Fill the rimmed glass with ice.
- Strain the margarita into the glass.
- Garnish with a lime slice and enjoy!
- ### For a Pitcher:
- In a large pitcher, mix tequila, orange liqueur, lime juice, and sweetener (if using).
- Refrigerate (without ice) until ready to serve.
- Rim serving glasses with salt, fill with ice, and pour margarita mix.
- Garnish and serve.
Notes
- Use freshly squeezed lime juice for the best flavor.
- Customize sweetness with agave or simple syrup.
- For a smoky twist, sub in mezcal for half the tequila.
- Tajín is a great salt rim alternative.
- Customize sweetness with agave or simple syrup.
- For a smoky twist, sub in mezcal for half the tequila.
- Tajín is a great salt rim alternative.