Binny's Home Bartender: Classic Margarita
Classic Margarita
Ingredients
- 2 oz Patron Silver Tequila or Don Julio Reposado Tequila or Milagro Silver Tequila or other Tequila
- 1 oz Cointreau Liqueur or Gran Gala Triple Orange Liqueur
- 1/2 oz Real Mixers Agave Syrup
- Juice of 1/2 Lime
- 1 Lime Wedge
- Rimming Master of Mixes Margarita Salt
How to make
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Salt the rim (optional): Rub a lime wedge around the rim of a rocks glass and dip into coarse salt. Fill the glass with fresh ice.
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Shake: In a cocktail shaker, combine tequila, fresh lime juice, orange liqueur, and agave syrup with ice. Shake vigorously for 15–20 seconds until well chilled.
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Strain and serve: Strain over fresh ice in the prepared glass.
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Garnish: Add a lime wedge and serve immediately.
The Margarita is a timeless tequila cocktail known for its perfect balance of bright citrus, smooth agave, and a hint of sweetness. This easy, authentic margarita recipe features fresh lime juice, premium tequila, and orange liqueur for a refreshing drink that’s ideal for summer parties, Taco Tuesday, or happy hour at home. Whether served on the rocks or blended, this classic margarita delivers bold flavor and crisp, zesty character in every sip.
Take Your Margarita to the Top Shelf. There's a reason that when you think Mexican food, the first cocktail that comes to mind is the margarita. The citrus and sweet character is a timeless match with spicy, salty, saucy Mexican cuisine. If you're looking to impress, these two tips will help you make the perfect, crowd-pleasing margarita:
Better Ingredients Make a Better Margarita. Start with tequila you actually like, and build from there. Also, try an orange liqueur with a brandy base, to give your drink a layer of complexity beyond the sweet orange of less expensive triple sec.
Use Fresh Lime Juice. Sure, margarita mix is an easy solution just add tequila, right? But all that sugar tends to overpower most other flavors from the tequila in your drink to the flavor of the food, too. Not to mention the extra calories! Fresh fruit juice and a good orange liqueur offer just enough sweetness for a fresh and balanced cocktail.
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