Margarita
Tequila sour with orange liqueur and lime.
Drink details
Glass
Coupe Glass
Ice
Cubed
Method
Shaken
Strength
Strong
Servings
1
Recipe
Ingredients
100% Agave Tequila
50 ml
Triple Sec
20 ml
Lime Juice
Freshly squeezed
15 ml
Salt
OptionalOptional half salt rim
Rating
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Method
Preparation
- 1
Prepare an optional half salt rim on a chilled cocktail glass.
- 2
Add the 100% Agave Tequila, Triple Sec and freshly squeezed lime juice to a shaker with ice and shake well.
- 3
Strain into the chilled cocktail glass.
About the Margarita
The Margarita is a classic tequila sour combining tequila, orange liqueur and freshly squeezed lime juice. The recipe balances the earthy and vegetal character of tequila with tart citrus and the sweetness and orange flavor of triple sec. A salted rim is optional but provides a savory contrast that can emphasize both the lime and tequila. Served cold, the Margarita is a bright, refreshing cocktail with a particularly clean sweet-and-sour profile.
What does a Margarita taste like?
A Margarita tastes tart, citrusy and refreshing, with tequila remaining clearly present beneath the lime and orange flavors. Triple sec rounds out the acidity with sweetness and additional citrus character. When a salted rim is used, occasional touches of salt sharpen the flavors and create a savory contrast to the cocktail's sweet-and-sour balance.
Tips for making a Margarita
Freshly squeezed lime juice makes a noticeable difference in a Margarita because citrus is central to the recipe. Shake the ingredients thoroughly with ice so the drink becomes properly chilled and diluted before straining. If using salt, coat only part of the rim rather than the entire glass, allowing the drinker to choose between salted and unsalted sips.
