The Margarita Recipe Everyone Asks Me for
Craving the ultimate margarita recipe that will make you the star of every happy hour? Look no further than "The Margarita Recipe Everyone Asks Me For." This effortlessly chic cocktail comes together in just five minutes with premium ingredients like 100% agave tequila, Cointreau or triple sec, and freshly squeezed lime juice for a flavor that’s perfectly balanced between tangy and smooth. Enhance your margarita with a touch of simple syrup or agave nectar for a hint of sweetness, and don’t forget the iconic salt-rimmed glass to elevate every sip. Whether shaking it up for a gathering or enjoying a solo moment of bliss, this classic margarita strikes the perfect harmony of bold citrus notes and refined simplicity. It's the only margarita recipe you'll ever need—for any occasion where great drinks matter!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 oz Tequila (preferably 100% agave blanco or reposado)
- 1 oz Cointreau or triple sec
- 1 oz Freshly squeezed lime juice
- 0.25 oz Simple syrup or agave nectar (optional, for sweetness)
- 1 tbsp Kosher salt or sea salt
- 1 piece Lime wedge
- 1 cup Ice
Instructions
Prepare your glass: Run a lime wedge around the rim of a rocks or margarita glass. Pour the kosher salt onto a small plate and dip the glass rim into the salt to coat. Set the prepared glass aside.
Fill a cocktail shaker with ice cubes.
Add the tequila, Cointreau (or triple sec), freshly squeezed lime juice, and simple syrup (if using) to the shaker.
Secure the lid on the shaker and shake vigorously for about 15-20 seconds, until the shaker feels icy cold to the touch.
Fill the prepared glass with fresh ice cubes and strain the margarita mixture into the glass.
Garnish with a lime wedge on the rim of the glass.
Serve immediately and enjoy your perfectly balanced margarita!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
248 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 0.0 g | 0% | |
| Saturated Fat | 0.0 g | 0% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 5821 mg | 253% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 18.0 g | 7% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 0.3 g | 1% | |
| Total Sugars | 15.7 g | ||
| Protein | 0.1 g | 0% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 8 mg | 1% | |
| Iron | 0.2 mg | 1% | |
| Potassium | 35 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.
