To make a classic margarita, you need these main ingredients:
- 1 1/2 to 2 ounces silver (blanco) tequila
- 1 ounce orange liqueur (such as Cointreau, Grand Marnier, or Triple Sec)
- 3/4 to 1 ounce freshly squeezed lime juice
- Optional: sweetener like agave nectar or simple syrup to taste
- Ice
- Coarse salt for rimming the glass
- Lime wedge for garnish
Steps to Make a Margarita
- Salt the rim (optional): Rub a lime wedge around the rim of your glass, then dip the rim into a plate of coarse salt to coat it. Set aside.
- Mix the drink: In a cocktail shaker, combine tequila, orange liqueur, lime juice, and a few ice cubes. Shake vigorously for about 10 seconds. Taste and add sweetener if desired.
- Serve: Fill the prepared glass with ice, strain the margarita mixture into the glass, garnish with a lime wedge, and enjoy
This recipe is simple, refreshing, and easy to adjust to your taste by varying the lime juice, sweetness, or tequila amount. Using fresh lime juice and a good-quality tequila will make a big difference in flavor
