Best 20 Margarita Recipes
Margarita, a classic cocktail that has captivated taste buds for decades, is a harmonious blend of tequila, orange liqueur, lime juice, and a hint of salt. Whether you prefer it frozen, on the rocks, or straight up, this iconic drink offers a refreshing escape into a world of citrusy delight. As you embark on your margarita-making journey, let us guide you through the vast landscape of recipes, helping you discover the perfect combination of ingredients that will tantalize your palate and leave you craving more.
Here are our top 20 tried and tested recipes!
THE PERFECT MARGARITA
Mastering the margarita requires a certain amount of practice, but once you dial-in your perfect ratio, it's a really easy cocktail to replicate. The classic recipe is 3 parts tequila, 2 parts triple sec, and 1 part freshly squeezed lime juice, and you should probably start off pretty close to that, but my personal favorite proportions are 4-3-2.
Provided by Chef John
Categories Drinks Recipes Cocktail Recipes Tequila Drinks Recipes
Time 10m
Yield 1
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Moisten the rim of a glass with a lime wedge. Sprinkle salt onto a plate. Lightly dip the moistened rim into the salt. Place a large ice cube in the glass and freeze the prepared glass until ready to serve.
- Fill a cocktail shaker with fresh ice. Add tequila, triple sec, and lime juice. Cover and shake vigorously until outside of the shaker has frosted. Strain into the prepared glass and garnish with a slice of lime.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 320.5 calories, Carbohydrate 30.4 g, Fat 0.3 g, Fiber 2.2 g, Protein 0.7 g, Sodium 330.6 mg, Sugar 19.9 g
CLASSIC FROZEN STRAWBERRY MARGARITA
A refreshing variation on a classic frozen margarita.
Provided by Patrick Washburn
Categories Drinks Recipes Cocktail Recipes Tequila Drinks Recipes
Time 10m
Yield 1
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Blend strawberries, tequila, lime juice, triple sec, and 1 teaspoon sugar in blender to combine, about 10 seconds. Add ice cubes; blend on high until the ice is crushed, about 15 seconds.
- Rub lime wedge around the rim of a glass. Spread 1 teaspoon sugar onto a plate. Dip glass rim in sugar to coat. Pour margarita into the glass.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 206.2 calories, Carbohydrate 21.3 g, Fat 0.2 g, Fiber 1.1 g, Protein 0.4 g, Sodium 2.5 mg, Sugar 17 g
PRICKLY PEAR CACTUS MARGARITA
I had this drink in Tucson and talked the bartender into sharing the recipe with me.
Provided by Shannon Lindell
Categories World Cuisine Recipes Latin American Mexican
Time 10m
Yield 1
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Pour salt into a small plate. Wet the rim of a margarita glass and dip rim into salt.
- Fill a cocktail shaker with ice; pour tequila, sweet and sour mix, triple sec, lime juice, and pear syrup over ice. Cover shaker and shake drink; strain into prepared margarita glass.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 422.9 calories, Carbohydrate 56.3 g, Fat 0.1 g, Fiber 0.1 g, Protein 0.1 g, Sodium 3.1 mg, Sugar 52.1 g
CLASSIC MARGARITA
A classic margarita recipe doesn't need anything other than tequila, Triple Sec and fresh lime juice. When you're making the cocktail, make sure you squeeze the limes correctly for the ultimate freshness. -James Schend, Taste of Home Deputy Editor
Provided by Taste of Home
Time 10m
Yield 1 serving.
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Moisten rim of 1 cocktail glass with lime wedge. If desired, sprinkle salt on a plate; dip rim in salt. Fill glass with ice. In an empty cocktail shaker, combine tequila, Triple Sec and lime juice. Fill with ice; cover and shake until frost forms on the outside of the shaker, 15-20 seconds. Strain into prepared glass. Garnish with lime wedge.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 206 calories, Fat 0 fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 3mg sodium, Carbohydrate 15g carbohydrate (12g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 0 protein.
ULTIMATE FROZEN STRAWBERRY MARGARITA
A near perfect strawberry margarita with frozen strawberries and limeade concentrate.
Provided by JTWTECH
Categories Drinks Recipes Cocktail Recipes Tequila Drinks Recipes
Time 5m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 4
Steps:
- Fill a blender with ice and crush. Pour in the tequila and triple sec. Add the strawberries and limeade. Blend for 30 seconds or until smooth. Serve in margarita glasses with the rims dipped in powdered sugar.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 295.1 calories, Carbohydrate 43.8 g, Cholesterol 0 mg, Fat 0.1 g, Fiber 1.1 g, Protein 0.3 g, SaturatedFat 0 g, Sodium 3.1 mg, Sugar 41.3 g
STRAWBERRY MARGARITA
Steps:
- Combine in a blender, ice, strawberry water, tequila, lime juice, Triple Sec and simple syrup. Puree until smooth. Pour into rocks glasses and serve.
MANGO MARGARITA
This is my favorite flavored margarita. It is a beautiful color and really is quite delicious. This uses mango nectar not watered down mango juice - you can find it in your Hispanic section of the grocery store if it is not in the juice section. We drink them all the time during the summer. Use the best quality tequila you can afford.... you will thank me later.
Provided by NcMysteryShopper
Categories Beverages
Time 2m
Yield 2 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Rim margarita, hurricane-style glass or cocktail glasses with sugar, if inclined.
- Blend all ingredients in a blender or food processor if using fresh or frozen mango. Otherwise, pour into cocktail shaker and shake.
- Strain into glasses. Squeeze juice from 1 lime quarter into each drink and garnish glass with lime slice.
FROZEN MANGO MARGARITA
Cooling and thirst-quenching, this spicy-sweet frozen margarita is well-worth lugging out the blender for. Using reposado tequila in the refreshing cocktail lends a subtle smokiness that really enhances the flavor of the mango. A chili-salt rim adds a refreshing kick.
Provided by Greg Lofts
Categories Food & Cooking Drink Recipes Cocktail Recipes
Time 5m
Yield Makes 1
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Run lime wedge around the edge of a chilled martini or coupe glass; dip rim in Tajín to coat. Combine frozen mango cubes, crushed ice, tequila, orange liqueur, and lime juice in a blender.
- Starting on low speed and gradually increasing to high, blend until very smooth and creamy, about 1 minute. Pour into prepared glass; serve immediately.
MARGARITA CHICKEN
Marinated in flavors of garlic and lime, this tangy margarita chicken is ready to go whenever the coals are hot! Serve with roasted corn on the cob and lemonade. -Kelly Bruneman, Cedar Park, Texas
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 20m
Yield 4 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- In a small bowl, combine margarita mix, lime juice and garlic. Pour 1 cup marinade into a shallow dish. Add chicken; turn to coat. Cover and refrigerate for 2-4 hours. Cover and refrigerate remaining marinade., Drain and discard marinade from chicken. Sprinkle chicken with salt and pepper. Place chicken on oiled grill rack. Grill, covered, over medium heat or broil 4 in. from heat until a thermometer reads 165°, 5-7 minutes on each side, basting frequently with reserved marinade.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 250 calories, Fat 4g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 94mg cholesterol, Sodium 230mg sodium, Carbohydrate 19g carbohydrate (16g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 34g protein. Diabetic Exchanges
MARGARITA GRILLED SHRIMP
The shrimp can be marinated up to 3 hours before grilling. The amount of red pepper used can be adjusted according to how hot you like it. The marinade is also great on chicken.
Provided by Jenny Thompson
Categories World Cuisine Recipes Latin American Mexican
Time 50m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Stir shrimp, olive oil, cilantro, lime juice, garlic, tequila, cayenne pepper, and salt together in a bowl. Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate shrimp in marinade for 30 minutes.
- Preheat an outdoor grill for high heat and lightly oil grate.
- Remove shrimp from bowl and thread onto skewers; discard marinade.
- Cook on the preheated grill until shrimp turn pink, 2 to 3 minutes per side.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 187.6 calories, Carbohydrate 1.3 g, Cholesterol 172.6 mg, Fat 11.1 g, Fiber 0.2 g, Protein 18.7 g, SaturatedFat 1.7 g, Sodium 345.2 mg, Sugar 0.2 g
MARGARITA JELL-O® SHOTS
I had to make hundreds of Jell-O® shots for a wedding, so I decided to have fun with them and try out some new mixes. This was my margarita-flavored shot, a bit strong but good if you want variety with your selection. If you want them more palatable, substitute water for a bit of the alcohol.
Provided by VICKYPAK
Categories Drinks Recipes Shot Recipes Jell-O® Shots
Time 5h5m
Yield 15
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Combine boiling water and gelatin mix in a bowl. Stir to dissolve. Add tequila, triple sec, and water. Stir again.
- Pour mixture into shot glasses. Refrigerate until set, about 5 hours.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 52.1 calories, Carbohydrate 7.3 g, Protein 0.5 g, Sodium 26.5 mg, Sugar 7.1 g
MARGARITA COCKTAIL
Served straight up or on the rocks, the margarita is one of the most popular cocktails of all time. And for good reason! It will cool you down on a hot day or warm you up on a cool day. Any day is a good day for a margarita.
Provided by Allrecipes
Categories Drinks Recipes Cocktail Recipes Tequila Drinks Recipes
Time 5m
Yield 1
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Sprinkle salt on a small plate. Lightly wet the rim of a cocktail glass or margarita glass with a damp paper towel. Dip the moistened rim in salt to coat. Set aside.
- Combine tequila, orange-flavored brandy, and lime juice in a cocktail shaker. Add ice and shake until chilled. Strain into a salt-rimmed cocktail glass or a salt-rimmed, ice-filled margarita glass.
- Garnish with a lime wheel.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 202 calories, Carbohydrate 14.1 g, Fat 0.1 g, Fiber 0.2 g, Protein 0.1 g, Sodium 5770.1 mg, Sugar 11.6 g
COCONUT MARGARITA
Steps:
- Combine the coconut puree, tequila, lime juice, triple sec and simple syrup in a cocktail shaker with crushed ice. Shake for 10 seconds. Strain into a martini glass and garnish with a lime slice.
PRICKLY PEAR MARGARITA
Steps:
- Combine the tequila, Cointreau, lime juice and pear syrup in a cocktail shaker. Shake vigorously to incorporate. Wet the rim of a margarita glass and dip into salt and sugar mixture. Pour margarita into glass over ice. Garnish with a kumquat and a curled piece of lime peel.
CRANBERRY MARGARITA
Switch up your margarita with this delicious cranberry variety. No sugary margarita mix needed, just fresh fruit!
Provided by Ashleigh Evans
Categories Drinks Recipes Cocktail Recipes Tequila Drinks Recipes
Time 10m
Yield 2
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Rim 2 wine glasses with sugar and salt. Fill with ice. Add an orange slice and lime slice to each glass.
- Pour cranberry juice, tequila, triple sec, orange juice, and lime juice into a shaker. Shake well.
- Pour mixture evenly over ice in rimmed glasses. Top with lemon-lime beverage.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 239.9 calories, Carbohydrate 39.6 g, Fat 0.3 g, Fiber 2.6 g, Protein 0.7 g, Sodium 1180 mg, Sugar 18.7 g
COPYCAT CHILI'S PRESIDENTE MARGARITA
This is one of my favorite things to get at Chili's. My favorite margarita. Very easy and so very good.
Provided by ciao4293
Categories Beverages
Time 5m
Yield 1 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Mix and serve over ice.
- How much easier can it get.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 41.9, Sodium 0.1
CREAMY COCONUT MARGARITA
A refreshing cross between a margarita and a pina colada!
Provided by MrsFisher0729
Categories World Cuisine Recipes Latin American Mexican
Time 10m
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Blend cream of coconut, ice, tequila, lime juice, and orange liqueur in a blender until smooth.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 379.2 calories, Carbohydrate 48.4 g, Fat 12.6 g, Fiber 0.1 g, Protein 0.1 g, SaturatedFat 10 g, Sodium 40.1 mg, Sugar 46.7 g
THE PERFECT BLENDED MARGARITA
This beats any pre-made margarita mix you can find. I prefer mine straight-up, but you can add salt to the rim if you like.
Provided by Darren Hurley
Categories World Cuisine Recipes Latin American Mexican
Time 10m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Combine the lime juice, triple sec, tequila, lemon juice, and 2 cups ice in a blender; blend until smooth.
- Place 1 cup ice cubes in a cocktail shaker; add desired amount of margarita; cover and shake well; serve.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 378.6 calories, Carbohydrate 35.6 g, Cholesterol 0 mg, Fat 0.2 g, Fiber 0.4 g, Protein 0.4 g, SaturatedFat 0 g, Sodium 11.2 mg, Sugar 27.3 g
TOP SHELF MARGARITA GRANDE
Provided by Food Network
Categories beverage
Time 5m
Yield 1 large margarita cocktail
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- In a small shallow bowl or rimmed saucer combine the lime zest and salt and mix well. Run the lime slice around the rim of a stemmed, wide mouthed glass to moisten it, then turn the glass upside down and press the rim in the salt mixture. Set glass aside.
- In a cocktail shaker combine all remaining ingredients and shake well to chill. Strain into the prepared glass and serve immediately.
AMARETTO MARGARITA
With this amaretto margarita, add a touch of Italian flair to the classic lime drink. -James Schend, Taste of Home Deputy Editor
Provided by Taste of Home
Time 10m
Yield 1 serving.
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Moisten rim of 1 cocktail glass with lime wedge. If desired, sprinkle salt on a plate; dip rim in salt. Fill glass with ice. In an empty cocktail shaker, combine tequila, Triple Sec, lime juice and amaretto. Fill with ice; cover and shake until frost forms on the outside of the shaker, 15-20 seconds. Strain into prepared glass. Garnish with lime wedge and, if desired, cherries.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 260 calories, Fat 0 fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 4mg sodium, Carbohydrate 20g carbohydrate (18g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 0 protein.
Tips:
- Use fresh ingredients for the best flavor. This includes fresh lime juice, tequila, and orange liqueur.
- Chill your ingredients before making the margarita. This will help to create a refreshing and flavorful drink.
- Use a good quality tequila. This will make a big difference in the taste of your margarita.
- Don't be afraid to experiment with different flavors. You can add fruit, herbs, or spices to your margarita to create a unique and delicious drink.
- Garnish your margarita with a lime wedge or a salt rim. This will add a touch of elegance and flavor to your drink.
Conclusion:
The margarita is a classic cocktail that is perfect for any occasion. With its refreshing and flavorful taste, it's no wonder that the margarita is one of the most popular cocktails in the world. So next time you're looking for a delicious and easy-to-make cocktail, give the margarita a try. You won't be disappointed.
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