Authentic Mexican Margarita Recipe
Make the perfect Classic Margarita for your next cocktail night! This drink is so refreshing, great for any time of year, pre-dinner drinks, or any time you need a delicious cocktail.
Servings 6 glasses
Calories 184kcal
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.
Nutrition
Serving: 1glass | Sugar: 16g | Calories: 184kcal | Carbohydrates: 20g