Description
A classic Margarita recipe that balances the tartness of fresh lime juice with the sweetness of orange liqueur and agave nectar, creating a refreshing cocktail perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
For the Margarita:
- 1 ounce blanco or silver tequila
- 1 ounce orange liqueur (like Cointreau, Grand Marnier, or Triple Sec)
- 1 ounce fresh lime juice (plus lime slices for garnish)
- ½ ounce agave nectar or simple syrup (plus more to taste)
- Ice
For the Glass Rim (Optional):
- Lime wedge
- Coarse salt
Instructions
- Salt the rim of the glass (optional): Rub a lime wedge around the rim of a rocks glass. Fill a small plate with coarse salt. Dip the glass into the salt to coat the rim. Fill with ice.
- Prepare the Margarita: Place the tequila, orange liqueur, lime juice, and agave in a cocktail shaker with ice. Shake well. Strain the mixture into the prepared glass. Taste and adjust sweetness with more agave nectar if desired.
- Garnish and serve: Garnish the Margarita with lime slices. Serve and enjoy!
Notes
- You can customize the sweetness of the Margarita by adjusting the amount of agave nectar or simple syrup to suit your taste preferences.
- For a fun twist, try using flavored salts or sugars to rim the glass.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Beverage
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cocktail
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 2mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: Margarita, Cocktail, Tequila, Lime, Drink, Happy Hour
