Description
Classic Margaritas are the quintessential cocktail for any occasion, blending the zesty brightness of fresh lime with the sweet allure of orange liqueur. Crafted with just four simple ingredients, this refreshing drink is perfect for summer barbecues, birthday celebrations, or a relaxing evening at home.
Ingredients
Scale
- 30 oz tequila (reposado or silver)
- 20 oz orange liqueur (Cointreau recommended)
- 15 oz fresh lime juice
- 5 oz simple syrup
- Lime slices/wedges for garnish
- Salt for rimming glasses
Instructions
- In a large pitcher, combine tequila, orange liqueur, and fresh lime juice. Stir in simple syrup until well blended.
- Refrigerate the mixture until ready to serve. Rim glasses with lime juice followed by salt if desired.
- Fill a cocktail shaker two-thirds full with ice and pour in enough margarita mix to cover the ice. Securely shake for about 10 seconds.
- Pour into prepared glasses over fresh ice and garnish with lime wedges.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Beverage
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 margarita (approximately 6 oz)
- Calories: 175
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 5mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg