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Two margaritas garnished with salt and lime slices, with a cocktail shaker, strainers and limes scattered around.
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Classic Margarita
Prep Time
5 mins
Total Time
5 mins
 

Classics are considered classics for a reason. The classic margarita is straightforward, simple, and decidedly delicious. 

Course: Cocktail/Drink
Cuisine: Mexican
Keyword: margarita
Servings: 2 Servings
Calories: 225 kcal
Author: Cathy Roma | What Should I Make For...
Ingredients
  • 4 oz tequila blanco
  • 2 oz orange liqueur (Cointreau)
  • 2 oz lime juice
  • kosher salt and lime slices for garnish
Instructions

  1. Fill a cocktail shaker with ice and add the tequila, orange liqueur, and lime juice. Shake well.

  2. Rub a lime wedge on the rim of a glass and dip in kosher salt. Fill two glasses with ice and divide the cocktails between the two glasses. Garnish with lime wedges.

Recipe Notes
  • When your cocktail recipe has only a few ingredients, make sure you use the best quality ones. Choose a tequila that you would sip on its own, squeeze your own limes instead of buying bottled lime juice, and select a top shelf orange liqueur.
  • While you don't need a cocktail shaker, shaking your margarita well over ice allows the flavors to blend well instead of simply stirring it in the glass.
  • Rub a lime wedge along the rim of the glass before dipping in salt. It adds a little pop of lime flavor as you sip.
Nutrition Facts
Classic Margarita
Amount Per Serving
Calories 225
% Daily Value*
Sodium 3mg0%
Potassium 33mg1%
Carbohydrates 11g4%
Sugar 9g10%
Vitamin C 8.5mg10%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.