The BEST Margarita Recipe
This Margarita Recipe is the BEST cocktail for a crowd of people or just for one. If you’re throwing a party, you need this easy Margarita recipe. Pitcher cocktails are a lifesaver for parties.
***This post was originally published on June 2019. It has been updated to be more helpful.
The Mexican Margarita
With only 4 ingredients: tequila, fresh lime juice, simple syrup, and a splash of triple sec. these margaritas are a drink staple and now you can make them in your own home! Like our Tamarind Margarita, these are made with a few simple ingredients and lots of flavor.
My husband perfected this recipe a few years ago after attending an event at the Ritz-Carlton in Tucson AZ and seeing a bartender make it for us.
He told us the secret to the BEST margarita and now we’re sharing it with you!
Why you’ll love this recipe
Ingredients
The beauty of this recipe is that you can make as much or as little as you want. If you’re having a gathering, make the lime juice/simple syrup mixture before hand to save time when preparing the cocktails.
- Fresh squeezed lime juice
- Simple syrup
- Good tequila (see below for our recommendations)
- A splash of Triple Sec
- Lime wedges for garnish and salt or sugar for glass. Optional
***Find the complete recipe with measurements below.
Want to decorate your glass? Combine lime zest with sugar or salt to coat the edge of your glass!
How To Make Margaritas
To make the margarita mixture, combine the lime juice & simple syrup in a small pitcher and set aside until ready to use.
- Fill the cocktail glasses with crushed ice (all the way to the top) and add the margarita mixture leaving some room for the tequila.
- Add 1.5 oz of tequila to each glass (one shot glass) and a splash of triple sec.
- Garnish with a lime wedge.
- Optional: Rub the rim of four 10-ounce glasses with a lime wedge and dip in salt or sugar prior to filling it with crushed ice.
I’m often asked what is the best tequila. The best tequila is a matter of personal preference. And yet it’s an understandable question as there seems to be a new tequila on the market every day!
Personally we drink blanco or reposado. The only suggestion we have is to stay away from cheap tequila unless you want to remember your college days and the reason why so many people fear tequila.
There are a lot of good tequila’s out there in the $30-$35 price range that will do the trick!
keys to making THE BEST Margarita On The Rocks:
- Mix equal parts FRESH lime juice and simple syrup + a splash of triple sec. – Most Classic Margarita Recipes call for a lot less simple syrup and sometimes too much triple sec. which is not the perfect balance in our opinion.
- It’s also important to make sure to fill your drink glass with crushed ice almost to the top. Otherwise the mixture of lime & syrup will be too sweet and we need a lot of ice to balance it.
- Select a great tequila.
These homemade Margaritas are great with:
- Tortilla Chips and Salsa,
- Tacos Gobernador,
- Cochinita Pibil
- or your favorite Mexican dish.
Needless to say, after drinking these cocktails we became Margarita snobs!! I think my hubby nailed the perfect ratio of all ingredients if I do say so myself 😉
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Print Recipe:
Authentic Mexican Margarita Recipe
Ingredients
- 1 cup fresh squeezed lime juice
- 1 cup simple syrup
- 9 oz good tequila
- ¼ cup Triple Sec
- Lime wedge for garnish
- Salt or sugar for glass optional
Instructions
- To make the margarita mixture, combine the lime juice & simple syrup in a small pitcher.
- Fill the cocktail glasses with crushed ice (all the way to the top) and add the margarita mixture leaving some room for the tequila.
- Add 1.5 oz of tequila to each glass (one shot glass) and a splash of triple sec.
- Garnish with a lime wedge.
- Optional: Rub the rim of four 10-ounce glasses with a lime wedge and dip in salt or sugar prior to filling it with crushed ice.
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NUTRITION
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I agree. This recipe is THE best one for a perfect hand-crafted Margarita I have ever had and I’m from Texas so we know our Margaritas ‘round here. This one is a staple in my home bar line up. Thanks!
Thank you so much Norma for your kind review and I’m so happy you love these margaritas! I hope you keep enjoying 🙂
Oh gosh, this looks fantastic! And wouldn’t it be lovely to have that coupe glass too?! Where is that from, do you recall?
Hi Darcie! I got them at CB2! Thanks for stopping by and your kind comment 🙂
My husband made these margs for me this weekend and they are amazing! The perfect balance between sour and sweet. Salud Ana! And thanks for another stellar recipe.
Aren’t they good? They are amazing! I swear we cannot enjoy other margaritas anymore lol! Thank you!