The Best Easy Margarita
Elevate your happy hour with "The Best Easy Margarita," a refreshingly simple recipe that perfectly balances tangy lime, smooth silver tequila, and a hint of orange liqueur like triple sec or Cointreau. Ready in just 5 minutes, this cocktail is ideal for busy evenings or last-minute gatherings. Customize your drink with an optional touch of simple syrup for added sweetness, and don’t forget the classic salted rim for that authentic margarita flair. Served over ice and garnished with a fresh lime wedge, this timeless favorite is as easy to make as it is to enjoy. Perfect for sipping solo or sharing with friends, this quick and flavorful margarita recipe is guaranteed to become your go-to for effortless indulgence.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 ounces Silver tequila
- 1 ounce Fresh lime juice
- 1 ounce Triple sec (or Cointreau)
- 0.5 ounce Simple syrup (optional)
- 1 cup Ice cubes
- 2 tablespoons Coarse salt (for rimming glass)
- 1 Lime wedge (for garnish)
Instructions
Start by preparing your glass. Pour the coarse salt onto a small plate. Run a lime wedge around the rim of a rocks or margarita glass, then dip the rim into the salt to coat it evenly. Set the glass aside.
Fill a cocktail shaker with ice cubes.
Add the silver tequila, fresh lime juice, triple sec, and simple syrup (if using) to the shaker.
Secure the lid on the shaker and shake vigorously for 15-20 seconds to chill and combine the ingredients.
Fill the prepared glass with fresh ice cubes.
Strain the margarita mixture into the glass over the ice.
Garnish with a lime wedge on the rim or floating in the drink, and serve immediately.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
270 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
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| Total Fat | 0.0 g | 0% | |
| Saturated Fat | 0.0 g | 0% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 13213 mg | 574% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 22.6 g | 8% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 0.2 g | 1% | |
| Total Sugars | 20.5 g | ||
| Protein | 0.1 g | 0% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 7 mg | 1% | |
| Iron | 0.2 mg | 1% | |
| Potassium | 32 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.
