Best Classic Margarita Recipes

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CLASSIC FROZEN STRAWBERRY MARGARITA



Classic Frozen Strawberry Margarita image

A refreshing variation on a classic frozen margarita.

Provided by Patrick Washburn

Categories     Drinks Recipes     Cocktail Recipes     Tequila Drinks Recipes

Time 10m

Yield 1

Number Of Ingredients 8

¼ cup sliced fresh strawberries
1 ½ fluid ounces tequila
1 fluid ounce lime juice
½ fluid ounce triple sec
1 teaspoon white sugar, or to taste
1 cup ice cubes
1 wedge lime
1 teaspoon white sugar

Steps:

  • Blend strawberries, tequila, lime juice, triple sec, and 1 teaspoon sugar in blender to combine, about 10 seconds. Add ice cubes; blend on high until the ice is crushed, about 15 seconds.
  • Rub lime wedge around the rim of a glass. Spread 1 teaspoon sugar onto a plate. Dip glass rim in sugar to coat. Pour margarita into the glass.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 206.2 calories, Carbohydrate 21.3 g, Fat 0.2 g, Fiber 1.1 g, Protein 0.4 g, Sodium 2.5 mg, Sugar 17 g

CLASSIC MARGARITA



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A classic margarita recipe doesn't need anything other than tequila, Triple Sec and fresh lime juice. When you're making the cocktail, make sure you squeeze the limes correctly for the ultimate freshness. -James Schend, Taste of Home Deputy Editor

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 10m

Yield 1 serving.

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 lime wedge
Coarse sea salt, optional
1-1/2 ounces blanco tequila
1 ounce Triple Sec
1/2 ounce freshly-squeezed lime juice

Steps:

  • Moisten rim of 1 cocktail glass with lime wedge. If desired, sprinkle salt on a plate; dip rim in salt. Fill glass with ice. In an empty cocktail shaker, combine tequila, Triple Sec and lime juice. Fill with ice; cover and shake until frost forms on the outside of the shaker, 15-20 seconds. Strain into prepared glass. Garnish with lime wedge.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 206 calories, Fat 0 fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 3mg sodium, Carbohydrate 15g carbohydrate (12g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 0 protein.

CLASSIC MARGARITA



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Tequila and triple sec combine in this fabulous short cocktail mixed with lime juice. Garnish the rim of the glass with salt for that extra punch

Provided by Vasco Goncalves

Categories     Cocktails, Drink

Time 10m

Number Of Ingredients 6

ice
50ml tequila reposado
25ml lime juice
20ml triple sec (we used Cointreau)
salt
2 lime wedges

Steps:

  • Sprinkle a few teaspoons of salt over the surface of a small plate or saucer. Rub one wedge of lime along the rim of a tumbler and then dip it into the salt so that the entire rim is covered.
  • Fill a cocktail shaker with ice, then add the tequila, lime juice and triple sec. Shake until the outside of the shaker feels cold.
  • Strain the mix into the prepared glass over fresh ice. Serve with a wedge of lime.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 176 calories, Carbohydrate 5 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 5 grams sugar, Protein 0.1 grams protein

THE CLASSIC MARGARITA



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Learn the classic recipe for a margarita on the rocks, a refreshing cocktail made with high quality tequila.

Categories     Tequila     Alcoholic     Cinco de Mayo     Lime     Drink     Cocktail     House Cocktail     Liqueur     Lime Juice

Yield Makes 1 drink

Number Of Ingredients 4

2 ounces tequila made from 100 percent agave, preferably reposado or blanco
1 ounce Cointreau
1 ounce freshly squeezed lime juice
Salt for garnish

Steps:

  • Combine tequila, Cointreau, and lime juice in cocktail shaker filled with ice. Moisten rim of Margarita or other cocktail glass with lime juice or water. Holding glass upside down, dip rim into salt. Shake and strain drink into glass and serve.

CLASSIC MARGARITA FOR A CROWD RECIPE BY TASTY



Classic Margarita For A Crowd Recipe by Tasty image

Tired of playing bartender when you have people over? Next time, make a batch of our classic margaritas so your guests can easily serve themselves. Not to sweet and super refreshing, these margs are sure to get your party started!

Provided by Tresha Lindo

Categories     Drinks

Time 10m

Yield 12 servings

Number Of Ingredients 8

12 wedges lime
½ cup coarse salt
6 cups ice, divided
3 cups silver tequila
1 ½ cups orange liqueur
1 cup fresh lime juice
½ cup agave syrup
12 wheels lime, for garnish

Steps:

  • Rub a lime wedge around the rims of 12 margarita glasses, then dip in the coarse salt.
  • In a large pitcher, combine the remaining 3 cups (420 G) of ice, the tequila, orange liqueur, lime juice, and agave. Stir well.
  • Fill each glass with ¼ cup (35 G) ice, garnish with lime wheels, and pour in the margaritas. Serve immediately.
  • Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 244 calories, Carbohydrate 21 grams, Fat 0 grams, Fiber 0 grams, Protein 0 grams, Sugar 17 grams

CLASSIC MARGARITA



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This classic margarita can be served frozen or on the rocks.

Provided by Patrick Washburn

Categories     Drinks Recipes     Cocktail Recipes     Margarita Recipes

Time 5m

Yield 1

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 teaspoon coarse salt, or as needed
1 wedge lime
1 cup ice cubes
1 ½ fluid ounces tequila
1 fluid ounce triple sec
1 medium lime, juiced
1 teaspoon white sugar, or more to taste

Steps:

  • Place a small layer of salt on a small plate. Rub the rim of a glass with lime wedge, then dip the rim in salt to coat.
  • Combine ice, tequila, triple sec, lime juice, and sugar in a blender; blend on the highest setting until slushy, 15 to 20 seconds. Pour into the prepared glass.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 242.2 calories, Carbohydrate 25 g, Fat 0.2 g, Fiber 2 g, Protein 0.5 g, Sodium 1930.3 mg, Sugar 17.5 g

CLASSIC TEXAS MARGARITA



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Categories     Fruit

Yield 6-8 cocktails

Number Of Ingredients 10

SWEET & SOUR MIX
1/2 cup lime juice (approx. 4 limes)
1/2 cup lemon juice (approx. 2 lemons)
1/2 cup orange juice (approx. 2 oranges)
1/4 cup agave nectar (or 1/3 cup granulated sugar)
1/2 cup water
THE MARGARITA
4 parts sweet & sour mix (from above)
2 parts 100% agave tequila
1 part cointreau

Steps:

  • To make SWEET & SOUR MIX: stir agave nectar and water in bowl. Add in hand-squeezed lime, lemon and orange juices. Note: if using granulated sugar, use hot water, then cool before mixing in with juices. This mix can be stored in refrigerator for one week. To make MARGARITA: mix 4 parts sweet & sour mix, 2 parts tequila and 1 part Cointreau. Serve on the rocks.

CLASSIC MARGARITA



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Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Time 5m

Yield 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 0

Steps:

  • Combine 1 3/4 cups silver tequila, 1 cup fresh lime juice, 3/4 cup light agave syrup and 1/3 cup water in a pitcher; stir. (You can refrigerate the drink up to 1 day ahead.) Serve over ice in salt-rimmed glasses; garnish with lime wedges.

CLASSIC MARGARITA



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Provided by Geoffrey Zakarian

Categories     beverage

Time 5m

Yield 12 to 14 servings

Number Of Ingredients 6

Lime wedges, for rimming
Salt, for garnish
3 cups tequila
2 cups fresh lime juice, plus lime slices, for garnish
1 1/2 cups orange liqueur
1/4 cup agave syrup

Steps:

  • For the rim: Moisten the rim of the glasses with lime wedges and dip in the salt.
  • For the margarita: Combine the tequila, lime juice, orange liqueur and agave syrup in a large pitcher. Stir vigorously to combine. Pour over ice in the salt-rimmed glasses, garnish with a slice of lime and serve immediately.

CLASSIC MARGARITA



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Provided by Frank J. Prial

Categories     cocktails

Yield 1 drink

Number Of Ingredients 5

Lime slice, 1/2 inch thick, for salting glass
Kosher salt
2 ounces silver tequila
1 ounce Cointreau
3/4 ounce fresh lime juice

Steps:

  • Rub lime slice around outer rim of cocktail glass. Place salt in a dish. Holding glass parallel to dish, coat only the outside with salt. Place glass in refrigerator.
  • Fill a cocktail shaker with ice and add tequila, Cointreau and lime juice. Shake well. Strain into chilled cocktail glass.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 269, UnsaturatedFat 0 grams, Carbohydrate 25 grams, Fat 0 grams, Fiber 6 grams, Protein 2 grams, SaturatedFat 0 grams, Sodium 769 milligrams, Sugar 4 grams

CLASSIC MARGARITA



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What are you drinking? May we suggest a classic margarita: tequila, lime, a touch of orange liqueur, it's a perfect mixture, with or without salt.

Provided by Greg Lofts

Categories     Food & Cooking     Drink Recipes     Cocktail Recipes

Time 5m

Yield Makes 1

Number Of Ingredients 5

2 limes
Pink salt or sea salt, coarsely ground
2 ounces blanco tequila
1 ounce orange liqueur, such as Cointreau
1 ounce fresh lime juice

Steps:

  • Juice one lime to make 1 ounce and set aside. From remaining lime, slice a thin wheel for garnish and a wedge for salt rim.
  • Run lime wedge around one side of the rim of a chilled rocks glass; dip rim in salt to coat. Partially fill glass with ice (we prefer 1 large sphere for minimal melting and dilution).
  • Fill a cocktail shaker halfway with ice. Add tequila, orange liqueur, and reserved lime juice. Shake vigorously until outside of shaker is cold and frosty, about 10 seconds; strain into prepared glass. Garnish with lime wheel and serve immediately.

CLASSIC MARGARITA WITH ESPELETTE SALT



Classic Margarita with Espelette Salt image

Provided by Geoffrey Zakarian

Time 10m

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 8

1/4 cup coarse salt
1 teaspoon espelette pepper or chile powder
1 teaspoon sugar
2 cups fresh lime juice, plus more for rimming glasses
3 cups tequila
1 1/2 cups orange liqueur
1/2 cup agave syrup
Lime slices, for garnish

Steps:

  • Combine the salt, pepper and sugar on a plate. Lightly dip the rims of 4 rocks glasses into a small amount of lime juice, then into the salt mixture to crust the edges of the glasses.
  • Combine the tequila, lime juice, orange liqueur and agave syrup in a large pitcher with ice. Stir vigorously to combine. Pour over ice in the salt-rimmed glasses, garnish with a slice of lime and serve immediately.

SAUZAANDREG; CLASSIC MARGARITA



Sauzaandreg; Classic Margarita image

Provided by Food Network

Categories     beverage

Number Of Ingredients 4

1 1/2 parts Sauza® Signature Blue Silver 100% Agave Tequila
1 part lime juice
1/2 parts DeKuyper® Triple Sec Liqueur
1/2 parts simple syrup

Steps:

  • Add ingredients to an ice-filled shaker. Shake and strain over ice into a margarita glass. Garnish with a lime wedge on the rim and serve. Salt is optional.

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