Margarita
The undisputed queen of tequila cocktails and America's most ordered mixed drink. A perfect balance of tart lime, sweet triple sec, and earthy tequila that never goes out of style.
Ingredients
- 2 oz Blanco tequila
- 1 oz Triple sec
- 1 oz Fresh lime juice
- 0.5 oz Simple syrup
- lime wheel (garnish) garnish
- kosher salt rim (garnish) garnish
Pairs With
Serve alongside chile-lime shrimp, enchiladas verdes, or a cheesy quesadilla—the margarita's lime tartness cuts through rich, savory Mexican fare while the salt rim echoes traditional flavor profiles.
Instructions
Run a lime wedge around the rim of a rocks glass and dip it into kosher salt to coat half the rim
Combine tequila, triple sec, fresh lime juice, and simple syrup in a cocktail shaker
Fill the shaker with ice and shake vigorously for 15 seconds
Fill the prepared glass with fresh ice
Strain the cocktail over the ice
Garnish with a lime wheel on the rim
Tips
Salt only half the rim so you can choose a salted or unsalted sip each time Use a quality 100% agave blanco tequila — mixto tequila will make the drink taste harsh For a Cadillac Margarita, swap the triple sec for Grand Marnier and float an extra 0.5 oz on top