Margarita Recipe

Margarita Recipe
Prep 5 min Serves 1 Source

Ingredients

  • 2 ounces tequila ((blanco or silver))
  • 1 ounce orange liqueur ((triple sec or Cointreau))
  • 1 ounce fresh lime juice
  • ½ ounce agave syrup ((optional))
  • lime wedge and coarse salt, (for rimming glass)
  • ice
  • 4 cups tequila ((blanco or silver))
  • 2 cups orange liqueur ((triple sec or Cointreau))
  • 2 cups fresh lime juice
  • 1 cup agave syrup ((optional))
  • lime wedges and coarse salt, (for rimming glasses)
  • ice

Steps

  1. 1

    Run a lime wedge around the rim of a glass. Dip the rim of the glass in salt, then fill with ice.

  2. 2

    Add a few ice cubes to a cocktail shaker and add the tequila, orange liqueur, lime juice, and sweetener (if using). Cover and shake to combine.

  3. 3

    Strain the margarita into the prepared glass and garnish with a lime slice.