Best Classic Margaritas Recipes

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Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Time 10m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 0

Steps:

Rub the rim of 4 rocks glasses with lime; dip in coarse salt. Fill three-quarters of the way with ice. Combine 1 cup tequila, 2/3 cup fresh lime juice, 1/3 cup orange-flavored liqueur and 2 teaspoons superfine sugar in a cocktail shaker. Shake well, then pour into the glasses. Garnish with lime.
Photograph my Andrew Mccaul

New Classic Margaritas image

Provided by Martha Stewart

Yield Makes 4

Number Of Ingredients 7

6 ounces (3/4 cup) silver tequila
3 ounces (1/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons) Cointreau
2 teaspoons superfine sugar
2 tablespoons plus 2 teaspoons fresh lime juice, plus 4 lime wedges, for garnish
4 teaspoons fresh lemon juice, plus 4 lemon wedges, for garnish
4 teaspoons fresh orange juice, plus 4 orange wedges, for garnish
4 cups small ice cubes

Steps:

Combine all ingredients except citrus wedges in a pitcher. Divide citrus wedges among glasses; pour in margarita.

Classic Shaken Margaritas image

Yield Serves 2

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 lime, cut crosswise into 5 slices
Coarse salt
1 cup ice cubes
1/2 cup premium tequila
1/4 cup triple sec or other orange liqueur
2 tablespoons fresh lime juice

Steps:

Place 3 lime slices in single layer on small plate. Pour enough salt on another small plate to reach depth of 1/4 inch. Lightly press rims of 2 Margarita glasses onto lime slices, twisting to extract juices and coat rims. Dip moistened rims into salt to coat lightly.
Combine ice cubes, tequila, triple sec, and lime juice in cocktail shaker. Shake until outside of shaker becomes frosty. Strain mixture into prepared glasses. Garnish rims with 2 remaining lime slices and serve immediately.

Classic Margaritas Recipe - (4.5/5) image

Provided by á-174535

Number Of Ingredients 7

3 cups Triple Sec or other orange liqueur
2 cups tequila
1 1/2 cups freshly squeezed lime juice
1 cup superfine sugar or powdered sugar
Kosher salt
9 lime wedges
Ice cubes

Steps:

In a pitcher combine Triple Sec, tequila, lime juice, and sugar. Stir until sugar is dissolved. Chill mixture until ready to serve. Place salt on a small plate. Rub rims of eight glasses with one of the lime wedges. Dip rims of glasses in salt to coat. Place ice cubes in salt-rimmed glasses. Pour tequila mixture over ice cubes. Garnish with remaining lime wedges.