Classic Margarita

Name: Classic Margarita
Prep time: 5 min
Total time: 5 min
Yield: 1 servings
Cuisine: Mexican
Ingredients: 2 oz blanco tequila (100% agave preferred); 1 oz orange liqueur (Cointreau or Triple Sec); 1 1/2 oz fresh lime juice; 1/2 oz agave nectar (optional, for sweeter taste); as needed coarse salt (for rimming); 1 lime wedge (for garnish); as needed ice cubes

The perfect balance of tequila, fresh lime juice, and orange liqueur with a salt rim. This iconic Mexican cocktail is bright, refreshing, and tangy with the right amount of sweetness.

5 minEasyServes 1200 cal/serving

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Ingredients

2 oz blanco tequila (100% agave preferred)
1 oz orange liqueur (Cointreau or Triple Sec)
1 1/2 oz fresh lime juice
1/2 oz agave nectar (optional, for sweeter taste)
as needed coarse salt (for rimming)
1 lime wedge (for garnish)
as needed ice cubes

Instructions

1

Pour some as needed coarse salt (for rimming) onto a small plate.
2

Take a cocktail glass and run 1 lime wedge (for garnish) around the rim to moisten it.
3

Dip the rim of the glass into the salt, rotating gently to coat evenly. Set the glass aside.
4

Fill a cocktail shaker with as needed ice cubes.
5

Add 2 oz blanco tequila (100% agave preferred), 1 oz orange liqueur (Cointreau or Triple Sec), 1 1/2 oz fresh lime juice, and 1/2 oz agave nectar (optional, for sweeter taste) (if using) to the shaker.
6

Shake vigorously for about 15 seconds, until the outside of the shaker feels cold.
7

Strain the mixture into the prepared salt-rimmed glass filled with fresh ice.
8

Garnish with a lime wedge on the rim of the glass.
9

Serve immediately while cold.

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Questions

Can I make Classic Margarita without alcohol?

The alcohol here is 2 oz blanco tequila (100% agave preferred) and 1 oz orange liqueur (Cointreau or Triple Sec). Replace a base spirit with the same volume of a zero-proof spirit, or with chilled tea or tonic for bite; replace sparkling wine with sparkling water and a squeeze of citrus. Keep every other line as written, and expect a lighter, sweeter drink, since alcohol also carries bitterness and body.

How many calories are in Classic Margarita?

One serving (the recipe makes 1) is about 200 calories, with 7 g protein, 42 g carbohydrate and 4 g fat, plus 8 g fiber and 38931 mg sodium. The figures are estimates computed from the ingredient list.

Can I batch Classic Margarita for a group?

Yes. As written it serves 1. Halved, the tequila drops from 2 oz to 1 oz; doubled, it is 4 oz. Every line in this entry carries its half and double quantity, and the app's batch dial rewrites them inside each step. To batch it for a crowd, multiply everything but add the ice only when serving.

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