Best Classic Margarita Recipe!
Perfect classic Margaritas at home are EASY and DELICIOUS with just 5 simple ingredients Say goodbye to super sweet bottled mixes and overpriced restaurant drinks!
Servings: 2 cocktails
Calories:
Equipment
- cocktail shaker optional - or mix in a separate glass
Ingredients
- 1/4 cup fresh squeezed lime juice from 4-5 limes
- 1/2 cup good quality tequila
- 1/4 cup orange liqueur Cointreau or Triple Sec
- 3 tablespoon simple syrup bottled or homemade
- 2 tablespoons coarse salt
- ice
Instructions
- Add coarse salt to a plate. Quarter one lime then rub the lime around the rim of the glass. Dip the glass in the salt, add ice to the glass and set aside.
- Add tequila, fresh squeezed lime juice, orange liqueur and simple syrup to a cocktail shaker along with ice. Shake well. Note: if you don’t have a cocktail shaker, mix in a separate glass.
- Taste and adjust for sweetness then pour into prepared glasses. Add lime wedge and drink right away.
Notes
Homemade Simple Syrup:
Add 1/2 cup of granulated sugar and 1/2 cup of water to a small saucepan. Bring to a boil over medium heat stirring often until the sugar has dissolved (2-3 minutes). Allow to cool completely.