Classic Margarita Recipe

salt rimed glass garnished with a slice of fresh lime filled with classic margarita cocktail

This Classic Margarita Recipe is one of my favorite tequila cocktails and combines Blanco tequila with Cointreau, lime juice and a little sugar syrup, for a drink that really packs a punch.

Course Drinks

Cuisine Mexican

Keyword classic margarita cocktail, classic margarita recipe with cointreau, simple margarita recipe

Prep Time 5

Total Time 5

Servings

Calories 244kcal

Author Tanya

Ingredients

2 oz Blanco tequila
1 oz fresh lime juice
1 oz Cointreau or any other orange liqueur
1 tsp simple syrup
lime juice in a small shallow dish
course salt in another small shallow dish

Instructions

Begin by preparing your glass. Dip the rim of a chilled glass into the small shallow dish with lime juice, making sure to coat the entire rim.
Next, dip the rim of the glass into the dish with coarse salt, rolling the glass to ensure an even coating of salt on the rim.
In a cocktail shaker, combine the tequila, lime juice, Cointreau, and simple syrup. Fill the shaker with ice.
Shake the mixture vigorously for about 15 seconds, until well combined and chilled.
Strain the cocktail into your prepared glass.
Garnish with a lime wedge, and serve immediately.

Notes

The type of tequila you use can greatly affect the flavor of your margarita. Blanco or silver tequila is typically used for a classic margarita, as it has a clean, crisp taste that pairs well with the other ingredients.

For a slightly sweeter margarita, you can adjust the amount of simple syrup to your liking, or use agave nectar instead. However, be careful not to overdo it, as too much sweetness can overpower the other flavors in the drink.

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