Ingredients
2 oz (60ml) 100% Agave Blanco Tequila
1 oz (30ml) Freshly Squeezed Lime Juice
0.75 oz (22.5ml) Cointreau or other quality Orange Liqueur
Coarse sea salt or margarita salt (for rim, optional)
Lime wedge or wheel (for garnish)
Ice
Instructions
Step 1: Prepare your glass. If desired, rub a lime wedge around the rim of your glass, then dip it into coarse sea salt on a small plate. Set aside.
Step 2: Fill a cocktail shaker halfway with ice.
Step 3: Add the tequila, freshly squeezed lime juice, and orange liqueur to the shaker.
Step 4: Secure the lid tightly and shake vigorously for 15-20 seconds, until the shaker is very cold to the touch.
Step 5: Fill your prepared glass with fresh ice. Strain the margarita mixture from the shaker into the glass over the new ice.
Step 6: Garnish with a fresh lime wedge or wheel and serve immediately. Enjoy your perfectly crafted best margarita recipe!
Notes
For an extra chilled drink, consider chilling your glasses in the freezer for 15-20 minutes before serving. Always use fresh limes for the best flavor; store-bought juice will significantly diminish the quality of this best margarita recipe. Adjust the sweetness to your liking by adding a tiny splash more orange liqueur or a dash of agave nectar if preferred.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: How To
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cocktail
- Calories: 210 kcal
- Sugar: 14 g
- Sodium: 5 mg
- Fat: 0 g
- Saturated Fat: 0 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 15 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 0 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg
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