Go Back
+ servings

Best Margarita Drink Recipe

It doesn’t get any better than this! Be sure to add this tried-and-true margarita recipe to your mixology repertoire.
Prep Time5 minutes
Total Time5 minutes
Course: Drinks
Keyword: Margarita Recipes
Servings: 1 drink
Author: Izzy

Ingredients

  • 2 oz silver tequila also known as blanco tequila
  • 2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lime juice from 1 lime
  • 1 oz Cointreau
  • 1 teaspoon sweetener or to taste
  • ice cubes
  • salt and lime wedges for rimming the class

Instructions

Salt the rim

  • Fill a small bowl or plate with salt.
  • Rub a piece of lemon slice around the rim of the serving glass and immediately dip into the salt. Set aside.

Make the margarita mix

  • In a cocktail shaker, add ice, tequila, Cointreau, lime juice, and syrup.
  • Shake for about 20 seconds.
  • Give it a taste and add more syrup or other ingredients if needed.

Serve

  • Fill the rimmed glass 3/4 full of ice.
  • Pour the mixture into the glass.
  • Garnish with lime wedges. Serve and enjoy!

Nutrition

Calories: 131kcal | Carbohydrates: 4g | Net Carbohydrates: 1g | Sodium: 1mg | Potassium: 1mg | Sugar: 1g | Iron: 0.02mg