Real Margaritas
Experience the ultimate refreshment with these Real Margaritas, a classic cocktail bursting with vibrant flavors. Crafted with freshly squeezed lime juice, premium 100% agave silver tequila, and a splash of zesty orange liqueur, this recipe delivers the perfect balance of tangy and smooth. Optional simple syrup allows you to tailor the sweetness to your taste, while a salted rim adds that quintessential margarita flair. Ready in just five minutes, this easy-to-make drink is perfect for happy hours, summer gatherings, or simply unwinding at the end of the day. Serve it over ice with a fresh lime wedge for a crisp and authentic margarita experience.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 ounces Fresh lime juice
- 2 ounces 100% agave silver tequila
- 1 ounce Orange liqueur (such as Cointreau or Triple Sec)
- 0.5 ounces Simple syrup (optional, to taste)
- 1 cup Ice
- 2 tablespoons Coarse salt (for rimming the glass)
- 1 piece Lime wedge
Instructions
Prepare your margarita glass by running a lime wedge around the rim and dipping it into coarse salt. Set aside.
Fill a cocktail shaker with ice.
Add fresh lime juice, tequila, orange liqueur, and simple syrup (if using) to the shaker.
Secure the lid and shake vigorously for about 15-20 seconds until well chilled.
Fill the prepared glass with fresh ice.
Strain the margarita mixture into the glass.
Garnish with a lime wedge and serve immediately.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
278 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 0.0 g | 0% | |
| Saturated Fat | 0.0 g | 0% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 13214 mg | 574% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 25.1 g | 9% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 0.4 g | 1% | |
| Total Sugars | 21.0 g | ||
| Protein | 0.2 g | 0% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 14 mg | 1% | |
| Iron | 0.3 mg | 2% | |
| Potassium | 64 mg | 1% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
